Trampas Whalin announces campaign for Hamilton County Superior Court 4 judge

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Trampas Whalin, a seasoned attorney and community advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for Superior Court 4, pledging to bring a continued steady, principled voice to the bench. He is running in the Republican Primary, which will take place on May 5, 2026. His campaign centers around three core conservative values: Respect, Reason, and Reliability.

“Justice is more than decisions from the bench – it’s how we treat people, how we interpret the law, and how we uphold trust,” Whalin said. “I’m running to ensure every person who enters the courtroom is treated fairly and heard with dignity.”

Respect. Reason. Reliability.

Whalin emphasizes that these three principles will guide his judicial philosophy:

• Respect: Treating every individual – regardless of background, income, or circumstance – with dignity and fairness. “Every voice matters. Every right deserves protection,” Whalin said.
• Reason: Applying the law with balance, compassion, and common sense. “The law should serve people, not intimidate them,” he noted. “I believe in rulings that are thoughtful, fair, and rooted in the real world.”
• Reliability: Earning trust through consistency and impartiality. “The community deserves a judge who is always prepared, fair, and committed to justice without delay.”

With years of legal experience and deep roots in the community, Whalin pledges to bring integrity, transparency, and balance to the courtroom.

Whalin is a conservative Republican who has dedicated his entire legal career to serving the people of Hamilton County. He began his practice at Adler Law Office in Noblesville after graduating with honors from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2010. Today, he leads his own firm, Whalin Legal, where he continues to advocate for clients in the very areas of law that Superior Court 4 primarily handles: Criminal Law, Civil (Small Claims), and Family Law.

Outside the courtroom, Whalin is a dedicated servant leader with deep ties to the community. He is a two-time President of Noblesville Elks Lodge #576, a past President of the Indiana West Central District Elks and currently serves as Chairman of the Indiana Elks Endowment Fund for Cancer Research.

In the legal community, Whalin remains highly engaged. He is the current Vice President of the Hamilton County Bar Association, an active member of the Indiana State Bar Association, and serves on the Hamilton County Community Corrections Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Indiana Public Defender Council, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to fair and accessible justice.