With qualifications that far exceed most judges, Madison County’s newest judge will soon take the bench.
On Sunday, Gov. Daniels appointed Rudolph “Rudy” R. Pyle, 39, as Madison Circuit Court judge. Pyle is a proud Republican, and notably, he is Madison County’s first black judge. The Madison County Republican Central Committee applauds and congratulates Rudy Pyle on this crowning achievement!
His historic appointment will culminate with a swearing-in ceremony this Friday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. on the first floor of the Madison County Government Center. Immediately following the ceremony will be a reception on the fourth floor of the Circuit Court courtroom.
Already, Pyle has plans to improve the court system to be more efficient and save taxpayers money by merging the Circuit Court with the unified court system. Courts would then share resources and use the same case management system.
Pyle helps bring order to a chaotic court system rocked by the sudden death of Judge David Hopper in February and the sudden departure of Judge Fredrick Spencer last month.
“Rudy Pyle’s devotion to public service and diverse range of real world and academic experience show he has the necessary traits to be a great judge,” a governor’s spokesman said.
As a teen, Pyle moved from Rhode Island to Anderson in 1987, where his father was a professor at Anderson University, since retired. Rudy and his family still reside in Anderson.
Pyle’s Credentials
- Four years service as a state trooper
- Madison Co. deputy prosecutor since 2004
- Private law practice since 2006
- Law clerk for the Indiana Court of Appeals
- Adjunct professor at AU
Pyle earned his Bachelor’s degree from Anderson University; a Master’s degree from the College of William & Mary; and a law degree from Indiana University.
Above photo by the Herald Bulletin‘s Aaron Piper.
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Congratulation to you and I hope you put honesty at the top of your list. We now have a majority of great judges.
Frank Burrows
Congrats to Rudy. The Governor has made two great selections to the Madison County Courts this past year. I believe our community will be very pleased.
Great turnout today for the ceremony!
“Respect, responsibility and results” are what we should expect from all of our elected officials. Accept nothing less.