Susan Collins (Federal judge, Indiana)
Susan L. Collins is a federal magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. She was appointed to this position on January 16, 2015, upon the retirement of Magistrate Roger Cosbey. Her current term will expire on January 15, 2031.[1]
Early life and education
Collins is a graduate of Drake University School of Law.[1]
Professional career
From 1987 to 2003, Collins was a deputy prosecuting attorney with the Lake County prosecutor's office. From 2003 to 2015, she was an assistant U.S. attorney in the Hammond office of the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana.[1]
Judicial career
Northern District of Indiana
On January 16, 2015, Collins began her service as a federal magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana upon the recommendation of a merit selection panel and in accordance with 28 U.S.C. Section 631 and governing regulations for the selection of magistrates. Her appointment became effective upon Judge Roger Cosbey's retirement from the District Court on January 15, 2015. Her current term will expire on January 15, 2031.[1]
See also
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
External links
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
