William J. Hughes
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William J. Hughes is a judge for the Hamilton County Superior Court in Hamilton County, Indiana. He has served as a judge for the court since July 1988 and is currently the longest serving judge in Hamilton County.[1][2]
Hughes was re-elected to the Hamilton County Superior Court on November 4, 2014, for a term that expires on December 31, 2020.[3]
Elections
2014
See also: Indiana judicial elections, 2014
Hughes ran for re-election to the Hamilton County Superior Court.
Primary: He was successful in the Republican primary on May 6, 2014, receiving 51.6 percent of the vote. He competed against Brian G. Poindexter.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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Education
Hughes received his undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville in 1977 and his J.D. degree from the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis in 1980.[1]
Career
Before he became a judge, Hughes was a partner at the firm of Campbell Kyle Proffitt, LLP.[2]
Awards and associations
- Member, Hamilton County Bar Association
- Member, Indiana Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Community Relations Committee and Judicial
- Member, Indiana Judicial Conference
- Member, Indiana Judges Association [2][5]
Noteworthy events
Disciplinary charges for driving while impaired
On May 13, 2011, the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed disciplinary charges against Hughes, alleging that he violated the code of judicial conduct. The account filed by the commission detailed his October 2010 misdemeanor arrest in North Carolina for the charge of driving while impaired. That charge was downgraded to reckless driving, to which Hughes pleaded guilty to in April 2011.[6] The Indiana Supreme Court appointed three judges to conduct Hughes' public hearing on the charge of judicial misconduct.[6]
On May 27, 2011, the Indiana Supreme Court sanctioned Hughes with a public reprimand. In its published judicial disciplinary action on Hughes, the court stated that Hughes had pleaded guilty to the charge and was placed on probation for 12 months contingent upon enrollment in an alcohol and drug assessment program or counseling, and not operating a vehicle within eight hours of drinking alcohol. Hughes also paid $443 in fines and costs. The court further stated that Hughes did not use his position as a judge to interfere with his arrest and had reported his arrest to the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications the day after. Hughes was also required to pay the costs associated with the disciplinary proceedings.[7]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 LinkedIn.com, "William Hughes, Judge at Hamilton Superior Court 3," accessed October 5, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Current in Carmel, "Judge William Hughes of Hamilton Superior Court 3 to seek re-election," January 28, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Indiana Election Division, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," May 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "Indiana Primary Election," May 6, 2014
- ↑ Facebook.com, "Judge William J. Hughes," accessed October 5, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Press Release, "Judicial Qualifications Commission Files Misconduct Charges Against Hamilton Superior Court Judge," May 13, 2011
- ↑ The Indiana Supreme Court, "In the Matter of the Honorable William J. Hughes, Judge of the Hamilton Superior Court," May 27, 2011
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
