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Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court · No. 3

Kurt R. Earnst

Candidate for Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court, No. 3

Republican

Background

Occupation
Federal community defender, Northern District of Indiana
Lives in
La Porte

Earnst practiced 28 years with the firm Braje, Nelson & Janes, more than 20 as a partner, and was a La Porte County deputy public defender for 26 years; he is now a federal community defender in the Northern District of Indiana. He is chief of the Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department.

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Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Pledges strict adherence to the law and respect for all

    Earnst announces candidacy for judge of Superior Court 3

    News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com

    “a strict adherence to the law and a solemn vow that all that come before the court must be treated with dignity”
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  • Pledges to prioritize the La Porte Veterans Treatment Court

    Superior Court 3 runs the county's veterans court; Earnst was a founding member of the program in 2014.

    Earnst advances to general election in judge race

    News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com

    “That's something very near and dear to my heart, so I will be jumping in on both feet to make sure that program continues”
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