Discipline charges filed against Porter County judge
October 16, 2026 | Press Release
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher A. Buckley. The commission alleges Judge Buckley engaged in criminal conduct by operating a vehicle while intoxicated and attempted to use his position as judge to gain preferential treatment from law enforcement officers. Judge Buckley is permitted (but not required) to file an answer to the charges within 20 days.
Read the October 16 press release
Lake County judicial applicant interviews October 23
October 15, 2026 | Press Release
On Friday, October 23, the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission will conduct interviews of 17 applicants for two upcoming Lake County trial court judicial positions. The interviews will be held at Lake County Board of Commissioners, Third Floor of Building A, Lake County Government Center, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307, with the first interview beginning at 8:35 a.m. (Central).
Read the October 15 press release
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