INDIANAPOLIS (November 7, 2007) - Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of three judges throughout the state. Two appointments will fill vacancies in new courts recently created by the Indiana General Assembly. These judges will be the first to preside over their respective courts.  The third appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of an elected judge in Miami County.

Bruce MacTavish of Brownstown has been appointed judge of Jackson Superior Court. He is currently a partner at Markel, Markel, Lambring & MacTavish and has practiced law in Jackson County for 18 years. MacTavish received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University - Bloomington and his law degree from Indiana University - Indianapolis.

Christine Talley Haseman of Bloomington has been appointed judge of Monroe Circuit Court IX. Presently, she is a sole practitioner at Haseman Law Office and regularly serves as a legal advocate for children involved in the court system.  She received her undergraduate, master's and law degrees from Indiana University - Bloomington.

An appointment was also made to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of an elected judge in Miami County:

Robert Spahr of Peru has been appointed judge of Miami Circuit Court.  He succeeds Judge Rosemary Higgins Burke, who is retiring effective January 1.  Spahr is currently a sole practitioner and public defender in the Miami Superior Court. He has previously served as a deputy prosecutor and contract attorney for the Miami County Office of Family and Children. Spahr received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University - Bloomington and his law degree from Indiana University - Indianapolis.

All appointments will be effective January 1, 2008.

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