Episodes

  • Episode 22: Meet Judge David Avery

    Episode 22: Meet Judge David Avery
    Aug 16 2024
    There are public servants. And there are GREAT public servants. The difference is measured in how they use their time and talents. Allen Superior Court Judge David Avery is one of those great public servants. For the past 24 years, he has served as not only as a judge, but as an ally for people in Allen County, Indiana, most in need of help and hope, all without fanfare or attention. He's retiring at the end of 2024, so we thought it was time to introduce you to him - even though he's been hard at work in the civl courts for years. On this episode of INSession we're talking to Judge Avery, reflecting on his years of service and offering words of advice for the next generation of lawyers and judges.
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    36 mins
  • Episode 21: The Allen County Clerks Office - A Hub Of Information And Service

    Episode 21: The Allen County Clerks Office - A Hub Of Information And Service
    May 15 2024
    When people seek help at the Allen County Courthouse, it doesn’t always come from a courtroom or involve an attorney. Do you need to file or get a copy of a court case? Do you need to pay a traffic ticket? Maybe your wedding day is coming up and you need a marriage license. Even Allen County’s elections are run by the same, versatile and well-respected community resource. It’s the Allen County Clerk of the Courts, a hub of information and public service. On this episode of INSession, we’re exploring the Clerk’s Office and learning more about the many important services it delivers.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 20: An Introduction to Small Claims Court

    Episode 20: An Introduction to Small Claims Court
    Feb 18 2024
    Twenty thousand times each year, people from all walks of life come to the same place to settle disputes. Their disagreements are over serious issues, from unpaid neighborhood dues and home repairs to protective orders and evictions. But they come to one place to get resolved, where every citizen can bring a legal action, without having to hire a lawyer. It’s Allen County’s Small Claims Court, one of the busiest and most innovative courts of its kind anywhere. On this episode of INSession we’re talking about Small Claims Court – how it works, what litigants can accomplish there and how to be ready when your day in court arrives.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 19: A Lifeline for Suspended Drivers - Specialized Driving Privileges

    Episode 19: A Lifeline for Suspended Drivers - Specialized Driving Privileges
    Nov 21 2023
    Hundreds of times each year in Allen County, people have their driving privileges suspended. That suspension can come for a variety of reasons, from being convicted of a crime to being behind on child support to failing to pay car insurance. But the result is the same. That driver – at least temporarily – cannot legally operate a motor vehicle. In some cases, though, a limited lifeline might be available for suspended drivers who still need to do the essentials of life while those legal problems work their way through the process. On this episode of INSession we’re talking about Specialized Driving Privileges: Who’s eligible, how to apply and what it all means. On this episode, we mention several helpful website links. Those include: https://www.indianalegalservices.org, https://indianalegalhelp.org, https://www.allencountybar.org/legal-line/ and https://www.in.gov/bmv/
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    36 mins
  • Episode 18: Opportunity Awaits - Being A Law Clerk In the Allen Superior Court

    Episode 18: Opportunity Awaits - Being A Law Clerk In the Allen Superior Court
    Oct 12 2023
    Opportunity. It’s something everyone needs at the start of their career, yet often proves hard to find. But in Allen Superior Court, opportunities abound for recent law school graduates looking for a leg up as they begin their professional lives. Applications are now open for Superior Court’s Civil Division law clerk program. It’s a rare opportunity for aspiring attorneys to see it all and gain world-class experience. Alumni of this program are working at all levels of the law – and you or someone you know could be next. On this episode of INSession, we’re talking about being a Law Clerk in the Allen Superior Court. Opportunity awaits.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 17: Family Domestic Violence Court - Part 2

    Episode 17: Family Domestic Violence Court - Part 2
    Sep 7 2023
    It’s a truth as sure as the certainty of death and taxes: If results are the goal, complex challenges demand innovative ideas. Allen Superior Court is taking on the challenge of an especially complex issue – family domestic violence – through the launch of a new problem-solving court, the first of its kind in Indiana. The new court has a dual mission of helping survivors of domestic violence build safe and healthy families and of helping break the cycle of violence that often spreads from generation to generation. It’s hard to acknowledge being a victim of domestic violence or being the one who committed that act. It can be even harder to ask for help. But when that day comes, Allen Superior Court’s Family Domestic Violence Court is there to help. In this two-part episode of INSession, we take a look at Allen Superior Courts Family Domestic Violence Court, helping heal families in our community.
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    21 mins
  • Episode 16: Family Domestic Violence Court - Part 1

    Episode 16: Family Domestic Violence Court - Part 1
    Sep 7 2023
    It’s a truth as sure as the certainty of death and taxes: If results are the goal, complex challenges demand innovative ideas. Allen Superior Court is taking on the challenge of an especially complex issue – family domestic violence – through the launch of a new problem-solving court, the first of its kind in Indiana. The new court has a dual mission of helping survivors of domestic violence build safe and healthy families and helping break the cycle of violence that often spreads from generation to generation. It’s hard to acknowledge being a victim of domestic violence or being the one who committed that act. It can be even harder to ask for help. But when that day comes, Allen Superior Court’s Family Domestic Violence Court is there to help. On this two-part episode of INSession, we take a look at Allen Superior Courts Family Domestic Violence Court, helping heal families in our community.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 15: "Turning Pain Into Purpose" - Saving Lives Through Harm Reduction

    Episode 15: "Turning Pain Into Purpose" - Saving Lives Through Harm Reduction
    Jun 15 2023
    On one of the first episodes of INSession, we profiled Allen Superior Court’s Family Recovery Court (FRC). It’s among the newest problem-solving courts in Allen County, Indiana, providing help to families that saves lives, families and futures. Family Recovery Court tackles a complex mission by offering specialized help and treatment to families and caregivers who find themselves in court to address abuse and neglect cases rooted in substance abuse. In Court, clients have a network of support, the likes of which many of them have never experienced at their fingertips. But outside the courtroom, FRC clients can face a barrage of temptations and exposures to drugs and alcohol that threaten their recovery. On this episode, we’re talking about the safety net of resources that those dealing with addictions can tap into AFTER the gavel falls.
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    28 mins