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Thursday, May 31, 2007
Ind. Courts - Hamilton County Superior Court Judge William Hughes featured
An Indianapolis Star story dated May 30th by Ryan Heath is headed "County judge is finalist for seat on state bench." Some quotes:
NOBLESVILLE -- Hamilton County Superior Court Judge William Hughes has witnessed a lot of change in his almost 19 years on the bench, and hopes to have an opportunity to take his skills and experience to the next level as an Indiana Court of Appeals judge.
Hughes said he applied in mid-March to succeed Judge Patrick Sullivan, who will retire Aug. 1 after nearly 38 years on the Court of Appeals.Hughes was selected as a finalist for the seat May 11 after surviving a vigorous application and interview process with the seven-member Judicial Nominating Commission, which is made up of three lawyers elected by the legal community, three non-lawyers appointed by the governor, and chaired by Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard.
The other two finalists for the judgeship are Marion County Superior Court Judges Cale Bradford and Robyn Moberly. Governor Mitch Daniels has 60 days after the commission makes its nominations to select one for the job.
Shepard said Hughes' reputation among his legal peers made him a standout candidate. The chief justice said many judges from across the state have told him when they are in doubt over a legal matter, they seek Hughes' advice.
"He's a judge who's very much sought-after as a teacher of other judges," Shepard said, adding that Hughes has been very involved in continuing education seminars and chaired the Indiana Judicial Center's education committee for several years. * * *
Shepard said the governor and his staff will interview the three finalists in hopes of selecting the new judge by the end of July.
"The people of Indiana are going to win regardless of who is chosen," Shepard said. "These are three outstanding people."
Posted by Marcia Oddi on May 31, 2007 11:47 AM
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