RICH JAMES: Stefaniak is well prepared for Juvenile Court

Lake Criminal Court Judge Thomas Stefaniak has been there, done that.

Pence OKs new criminal code, expungement law

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence has approved two of the most significant changes to Indiana's criminal law in decades.

WILLIAM NANGLE: Make judges follow merit selection law

Justice appears to be running amuck in Indiana.

Assistants sue their judicial bosses over Lake Juvenile Court succession

CROWN POINT | Three Lake Juvenile Court magistrates are suing to stop Lake Superior Judge Nicholas Schiralli from becoming the next Lake County juvenile judge this month.

RICH JAMES: Pick judges based on qualification, not seniority

That wonderful Lake Superior Court system the late Adam Benjamin created in the 1970s has a flaw. And it’s a big one. A gaping hole, if you will.

Lake Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura

Lake Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura is the next director of the state's Department of Child Services.

RICH JAMES: Judge shouldn't have needed auditors' greeting card

When it comes to public corruption, especially up in this neck of the woods, $787 is little more than chump change.

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson fields questions

LAKE STATION | Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson answers questions during a city council special session Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson fields questions

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson answers questions during frequently heated session with the City Council.

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson fields questions

Lake Station City Council President Todd Lara poses questions to City Court Judge Chris Anderson on Thursday.

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson fields questions

LAKE STATION | Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson is questioned during a city council special session Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Plot spoilers pose 'Downton Abbey' challenge

There are many delicious reasons to watch the returning "Downton Abbey" and an exasperating one to skip it: The cover's been blown on major plot twists.

Judge deciding if stores must post tobacco apology

A federal judge will soon decide whether your next tank of gas or bottle of soda comes with a free apology from the Marlboro man and Joe Camel.

Stepdaughter of Lake Station mayor files discrimination claim against city judge

LAKE STATION | The stepdaughter of Mayor Keith Soderquist has filed a discrimination claim against City Judge Chris Anderson.

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities in recent years, but advocates say barriers can block one basic human right: To be a parent.