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Circuit Court

The Lake Circuit Court is the Circuit Court for 31st Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana, which encompasses Lake County, the second most populous county in the state. 

The Circuit Courts of the State of Indiana are trial courts established by the Indiana Constitution. The Court has been in operation since the formation of Lake County in 1837.
 
The Court is trial court of general jurisdiction consisting of one Judge who is elected to a six-year term; two Magistrates and a Probate Commissioner who are appointed by the Judge. The Court also oversees the Lake County Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau. The Court shares its jurisdiction with the Lake Superior Court and only hears civil matters. 
 
The Court hears all manner of civil cases including personal injury, breach of contract and commercial disputes, medical and professional malpractice, administrative review, divorce, child support, probate, and guardianships. The Court also hears cases committed to the circuit courts by statute, including proceedings upon county tax sales.

Our Team

Burke

Daniel W Burke Jr.

Referee

Wuletich

Samantha Wuletich

Magistrate

McDermott

Marissa J. McDermott

Judge

(219) 755-3488

Berdine

Lisa A. Berdine

Magistrate

(219) 755-3681

Scheele

Stephen E. Scheele

Magistrate

(219) 933-2880

Harris

Jewell Harris

Probate Commissioner

(219) 755-3488

Contact

 2293 N. Main Street
Courtroom B203
Crown Point, IN 46307

Phone: (219) 755-3488

Hours

Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

The Court is closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM daily

Resources

Circuit Court Civil Division Circuit Court Domestic Relations Circuit Court Civil Magistrate Circuit Court Probate Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau Indiana myCase Local Court Rules and Forms State Court Rules Clerk of the Court Juror Information Resources