INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Hamilton County Judge Paul Felix as the next member of the Indiana Court of Appeals. Judge Felix will replace retiring Judge Margret G. Robb.
“Judge Felix is passionate about ensuring all Hoosiers have access to the justice system,†Gov. Holcomb said. “Through his work he has become an expert in administration of justice, a team player with his judiciary counterparts and a community leader in juvenile justice reform. He serves Hamilton County with one goal in mind improving court services for all.â€
Since 2014 Judge Felix has chaired the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, where he has worked to significantly reduce the number of juvenile detainees utilizing an assessment tool to determine appropriate sentencing that facilitates rehabilitation.
Felix helped develop the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program (YAP) which prevents at-youth risk from entering the justice system. He assisted YAP leadership in working with the General Assembly to implement the program statewide.
Judge Felix serves as a board member for the Hamilton County Community Corrections and serves as an interviewer for the State Board of Law Examiners Committee on Character and Fitness. Previously he served on the Court Personnel Committee and proposed a rule change to reinforce the ethical responsibility of judges through ongoing staff trainings.
“I am immensely honored to have received the governor’s appointment to the Indiana Court of Appeals,†Judge Felix said. “It is quite humbling to follow Judge Robb’s tradition of judicial leadership and compassion for the community. I look forward to serving the people of the State of Indiana in my work as an appellate court judge, in promoting the efficiency of the judiciary, and implementation of programming that benefits children and families.â€
Felix was born and raised in Elkhart. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Following graduation, Felix joined the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Officer where he was a deputy prosecuting attorney until 2006. He then served as a City Court Judge in Carmel. In 2008, he was elected to serve as the Hamilton Circuit Court Judge where he has served for 14 years.
Judge Felix continues to give back to the Hamilton County community. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Noblesville, a member of the board of managers for the YMCA of Fishers and co-chair of the Alumni Network for the Boy Scouts of America.
Judge Felix lives in Carmel with his wife Nicki, a realtor, and their three children.
A date for Felix’s robing ceremony will be determined by the Indiana Court of Appeals.
