Trailblazing Judge Sue Shields honored by Commissioners

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The Hamilton County Commissioners recently unveiled a new plaque in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Historic Courthouse in honor of Judge Sue Shields. Shields, retired, was the first judge of Hamilton Superior Court No. 1 as well as the first female judge elected to a court of general jurisdiction in the State of Indiana.

(Above, from left) Commissioner Steve Dillinger, Commissioner Christine Altman, Judge Sue Shields, and Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt.