Jessica L. Richert
Candidate for Judge of the Wayne Superior Court, No. 2
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney; owner, Cease Fire Family Law Center
- Campaign website
- jessicarichertforjudge.com
Richmond attorney who opened Cease Fire Family Law Center in 2020; she is a registered domestic relations mediator, trained guardian ad litem and parenting coordinator, and a member of the Indiana and Florida bar associations. A Barry University School of Law graduate, she is running as an independent and says she is the county's first independent candidate for judge.
Documented positions
Courts & justice
Proposes creating a problem-solving drug court in Wayne County
ReportJessica Richert For JudgeCampaign website · Committee to Elect Jessica Richert · jessicarichertforjudge.com
“Jessica is committed to strengthening our community through all available avenues, including the creation of a "problem solving" drug court.”
Pledges efficient, timely resolution of cases for litigants
ReportJessica Richert For JudgeCampaign website · Committee to Elect Jessica Richert · jessicarichertforjudge.com
“Jessica is committed to working efficiently and effectively to ensure timely resolution for litigants.”
Pledges dignity, fairness and strict adherence to the law
From her campaign announcement, as quoted by the Western Wayne News.
ReportIndependent joins Wayne County Judge raceNews coverage · Western Wayne News · Mar 2, 2026 · westernwaynenews.com
“I will maintain dignity, fairness, and integrity within the court system of our community, applying a strict adherence to the law.”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Wayne County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Jessica Richert For Judge
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jessica Richert · jessicarichertforjudge.com
- Independent joins Wayne County Judge race
News coverage · Western Wayne News · Mar 2, 2026 · westernwaynenews.com
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