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Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court · No. 1

Michael S. Bergerson

Candidate for Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court, No. 1

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Attorney; former judge of La Porte Superior Court 1

Bergerson was first elected judge of La Porte Superior Court 1 in 2014 and lost the seat to Jaime Oss when he sought a second term. Before the bench he spent more than 30 years as a trial lawyer, as a deputy prosecutor and a defense attorney.

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Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Pledges to clear case backlogs in Superior Court 1

    He said backlogs in Superior Court 1 "can't wait" and are neither a Republican nor a Democratic issue.

    Candidates share motivations for pursuing judicial seats

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

    “backlogs need to be addressed”
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  • Supports pretrial supervision for nonviolent offenders

    One of the goals he named in his 2020 re-election announcement, along with more mental health treatment resources and foreclosure assistance.

    Bergerson announces re-election bid

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

    “pretrial supervision for non-violent offenders, and foreclosure assistance for homeowners”
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Michael S. Bergerson for Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court, No. 1, Indiana · The Gist