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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.
Contact information
Office of Judicial and Attorney Regulation
251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
For questions about attorney discipline, email DCGrievance@courts.in.gov.
For questions about judicial discipline, email JQCInquiry@courts.in.gov.
Pho: 317-232-1807
Adrienne Meiring
Executive Director
