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Thursday, December 27, 2007
Ind. Courts - Allen Circuit Court Hearing Officer Appointed
According to a release just received:
John D. Kitch III, has been appointed as the new Allen Circuit Court Hearing Officer, Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts recently announced. Kitch will be taking over the duties presently being fulfilled by former Allen Circuit Court Judge Tom Ryan. Those duties include presiding over the Circuit Court’s IV-D child support enforcement cases. Kitch’s duties may also be expanded to include assisting with the Circuit Court’s criminal calendar, and the Court’s domestic relations calendar, as well. The appointment was made pursuant to I.C. 33-33-2-4(b), and is effective January 1, 2008.When asked about his selection of Kitch, Judge Felts declared: “We were very fortunate to have several outstanding candidates for the position from which to choose. John’s experience, demeanor and commitment made him the best candidate. I expect great things from him.”
Kitch, age 34 was admitted to practice after graduating from law school at Valparaiso University in 1998. His undergraduate degree is from DePauw University. John was, a deputy prosecuting attorney in Marion County and Allen County, Indiana, from 1998-2005. Since 2006, he has been in private criminal defense practice with the Arata Law firm in Fort Wayne. Kitch was born in Fort Wayne, on April 11, 1973.
Judge Ryan is hanging up his gavel after 24 years on the full time bench. First appointed to the office in 1983, he decided not to seek reelection in 2002, paving the way for long time Circuit Court Magistrate Felts to become his successor. Judge Ryan will continue to serve in the capacity of Senior Judge.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on December 27, 2007 08:06 PM
Posted to Indiana Courts