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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ind. Court - Judge Robb selected as next chief judge
Here is the release:
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has selected Margret G. Robb to succeed John G. Baker as the next Chief Judge of the Court. Chief Judge-Elect Robb's three-year term of office will begin on January 1, 2011. Chief Judge-Elect Robb will be the first woman to serve as the leader of the Court of Appeals of Indiana.Chief Judge-Elect Robb was appointed to the Court of Appeals of Indiana in July 1998. Prior to her appointment to the Court, Chief Judge-Elect Robb was, for 20 years, engaged in the general practice of law in Lafayette, and she served as a Chapter 11, 12 and a standing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy trustee for the Northern District of Indiana. Most recently, Chief Judge-Elect Robb has been selected as one of the 2010 recipients of the Indiana University Alumni Association President's Award.
Chief Judge Baker, who has served as the Court's Chief Judge since March 1, 2007 and chose not to seek another term, stated that he is "very confident that Chief Judge-Elect Robb will continue the tradition of the Court and will bring new enthusiasm to the position." Chief Judge Baker will work together with Chief Judge-Elect Robb during the next two months until she takes over the mantle of Chief Judge on January 1.
The Court of Appeals of Indiana is the state's second-highest court and hears appeals from the state's trial courts. The 15 judges on the Court of Appeals issue more than 2,500 written opinions each year, sitting in three-judge panels.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on October 28, 2010 10:20 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts