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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Ind. Law - "Judge Michael Eldred announces retirement from Vigo Superior Court after almost 30 years"
Lisa Trigg has this story today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star. Some quotes:
Judge Michael Eldred has been a fixture on the bench of Vigo Superior Court 1 for almost 30 years.But when his fifth six-year term comes to a close at the end of 2010, Eldred has decided he will retire from office in the Vigo County Courthouse.
He announced Monday that he will not seek a sixth term as judge of Division 1.
“This has been a difficult but rewarding job with different challenges almost every day,” Eldred said. “Yet, I can say that I enjoyed coming to this courthouse every day.”
The range of cases he has presided over has run the gamut from misdemeanor crimes to felony murder. Eldred said he feels himself to be “maxed out experience-wise,” but that does not mean he is ready to give up practicing law.
Serving as a senior judge is one option. He has also taught classes at Indiana State University. And he welcomes new opportunities that may arise.
“I’ve always been challenged by complex cases, and I know the Indiana Supreme Court accepts competent senior judges to do difficult cases around the state, so I will consider joining that group if they’ll have me.”
Announcing his retirement from the bench with a year left to serve not only allows Eldred time to plan for the future, but it also gives potential candidates for the office a chance to prepare their campaigns.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on November 24, 2009 09:53 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts