John Chavis II
Recommended for Retention
Judge John Chavis II was elected for retention in November 2024. He was recommended to continue to serve on the Marion Superior Court bench by:
- Marion County Judicial Selection Committee
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Biography and Photo Courtesy of Judge John Chavis II.
Education:
Lincoln University (MO) – 1986 - Bachelor of Arts: History
Florida State University - 1993 - Juris Doctorate
Bar: Indiana – 1994
Judicial Experience:
January 1, 2013 – Current
Presiding Judge, Marion Superior Court – Civil Division No. 5
Former Presiding Judge, Marion Superior Court 2015-2017
Associate Presiding Judge, Marion Superior Court 2020-2022
Activities/Memberships:
Indiana State Bar Association
Marion County Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association
Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation
Indiana Model Civil Jury Instructions Committee
2xTime State Champion Track Coach – North Central H.S.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
