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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Lake and Marion Superior Court judges

From a press release just issued:

INDIANAPOLIS (July 26, 2007) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Superior Court judges in Indiana’s two most populous counties. Calvin Hawkins will serve as judge of the Lake County Superior Court replacing Judge Robert A. Pete who died on March 6. David Certo will fill the vacancy on the Marion County Superior Court created by the governor’s appointment of Judge Cale Bradford to the Indiana Court of Appeals last month.

Hawkins, a private attorney in Gary, specializes in civil and church litigation, bankruptcy law, probate and family law. He also serves as a member of the Gary Police Civil Service Commission. Hawkins received his undergraduate degree from Huntington College and law degree from Howard University. He also received a Master of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary.

Certo, of Indianapolis, currently serves as legal counsel to the director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. He began his career in public service as a Governor’s Fellow under former Governor Evan Bayh. Certo has since worked in various capacities in local and state government including serving as director of the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, general counsel to former state treasurer Tim Berry, and special assistant to former Indianapolis Mayor Steve Goldsmith. Certo received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and law degree from Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.

“Calvin Hawkins has a distinguished record of legal experience and Dave Certo exhibits an unwavering dedication to public service,” said Daniels. “I’m confident each will serve his county with distinction.”

Hawkins’ appointment will be effective in September at a date to be determined. Certo’s appointment will be effective August 1.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on July 26, 2007 12:33 PM
Posted to Indiana Courts