In 2012 more than 1.5 million cases were filed in Indiana courts. All of those cases, one way or another, passed through the hands of court staff in one of Indiana’s 92 county court systems. Very few find their way to the appellate courts in Indianapolis, but just what does happen to them when they get there? Clinton County Superior Court Judge Justin Hunter and his Clinton County court staff found out on February 1 … [Read more...] about Clinton County Court Staff Visit State House
Judges
Hon. Mary Willis
This is the twenty-third of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Henry Circuit Court Judge Mary Willis is our judge featured in this issue. She received her undergraduate degree from the Ball State University and her law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Following graduation from law school in 1991, she was in private law … [Read more...] about Hon. Mary Willis
Awards and Appointments
The Indiana State Bar Association, at the fall meeting’s Awards luncheon on October 25, 2012, recognized several members of the courts’ family for their tireless efforts and outstanding achievements, including the following: Presidential Citation Hon. Steven H. David Justice, Indiana Supreme Court Terry L. Harrell Executive Director, Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program Outstanding Judge Award Sponsored by th … [Read more...] about Awards and Appointments
Judge Tiny's Journey
The Autobiography of Clementine B. Barthold: She Did It Her Way You might call retired Judge Clementine “Tiny” Barthold a late bloomer. She graduated from law school at 59, was elected judge of Clark Superior Court at 61, and published her autobiography last year at the age of 91. But you would never call her retiring. She was the first female probation officer in Clark County, the first institutional parole offi … [Read more...] about Judge Tiny's Journey
Hon. Mary Lucille “Lucy” Goffinet
This is the twenty-second of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Perry County Circuit Court Judge Mary Lucille “Lucy” Goffinet is our judge featured in this issue. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Indiana and her law degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Law. Following graduation from law school in 2002, … [Read more...] about Hon. Mary Lucille “Lucy” Goffinet