Judge David Cates passed away Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 Judge David Clay Cates passed away in December 2020 from a heart attack at the age of 61 at his home in Syracuse, Indiana. After graduating from the Indiana University School of Law in 1985, he went into private practice and later became only the second attorney for the Wawasee Community School Corporation in history, a position he held for 26 years. … [Read more...] about Judge passes, judicial/JNC appointments, and Delaware Co. rehab center moves
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Judicial appointments, Isabella Award winner, Drug Court receives grant funds
Leanna Weissman appointed to Court of Appeals Leanna K. Weissmann was appointed to the Court of Appeals by Governor Eric Holcomb and began her service on September 14, 2020, succeeding Judge John G. Baker after his summer retirement. Judge Weissmann graduated from Indiana University with a dual B.A. in journalism and English. She also earned her law degree from IU McKinney School of Law, graduating cum laude. Before … [Read more...] about Judicial appointments, Isabella Award winner, Drug Court receives grant funds
JAG commission, judges pass, Tobias fellow
Judge Doug Fahl receives JAG commission Whitley County Judge and Lieutenant Colonel Doug Fahl will assume a new military judge role created by the Indiana National Guard beginning September 1, 2020, after he completed the 63rd Military Judge Course offered by The Judge Advocate General’s School on June 19. Judge Fahl will continue to serve as the Whitley Superior Court judge and fulfill his military judge duties on d … [Read more...] about JAG commission, judges pass, Tobias fellow
Appointments, 2020 Census, Long-Time Staff
Judge Cale Bradford Elected as Chief Judge The judges of the Indiana Court of Appeals have elected Judge Cale Bradford as its Chief Judge. He succeeds Judge Nancy Vaidik, who served in that capacity for six years. His term began on January 1. Judge Bradford also serves as Vice Chairman of the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee. He was appointed to the appellate bench by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2007 and … [Read more...] about Appointments, 2020 Census, Long-Time Staff
IJA Awards, Innovation Initiative, Judicial & Board Appointments
Judge Jenny Pitts Manier Receives IJA Excellence in Public Information and Education Award St. Joseph County Superior Court Judge Jenny Pitts Manier was awarded the Indiana Judges Association’s Excellence in Public Information and Education Award. Judge Manier was recognized for her leadership of “One Bar, One Book,” a monthly study group sponsored by the St. Joseph County Bar Association. The group has read appro … [Read more...] about IJA Awards, Innovation Initiative, Judicial & Board Appointments