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Richard W. Poynter
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Richard W. Poynter is a judge for the circuit court of Jackson County in Indiana. He was first elected in 2012 to replace William E. Vance.
Education
Poynter received his Bachelor of Arts in political science and criminal justice from Indiana University. He received his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.[1]
Career
Poynter became a prosecuting attorney for Jackson County in 2007. He previously served as Seymour City Councilman from 1994 to 1996.[2][1]
2012 election
Poynter ran against Joseph M. Robertson in the 2012 election and was successful in his bid, receiving 59.8% of the vote.[3]
See also
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana
