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The Allen County Judicial Nominating Commission is beginning the process of selecting a new superior court judge. Judge David Avery will retire effective December 13, 2024, creating a vacancy on the Allen Superior Court.

Following local court rules, judges in other divisions were given the opportunity to transfer courts. This vacancy will be in the Civil Division.


Gov. Holcomb appointed Jason C. Custer to the Allen County Superior Court
November 26, 2024

Letter to Governor Holcomb [PDF, 142 KB]
October 3, 2024

Nominating Commission names finalists for Allen County judicial position
September 25, 2024 | Press Release

Allen County judicial applicant interviews September 25
September 16, 2024 | Press Release

Six candidates applied for the vacancy
August 29, 2024

  • Michael A. Barranda
  • Mag. Brian D. Cook
  • Mag. Jason C. Custer
  • Mag. Michael Douglass
  • David M. Lutz
  • Kevin Mitchell

Applications available for judicial position in Allen County
August 2, 2024 | Press Release

Applications & Instructions
August 2, 2024