Judge Joseph D. Trout - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon Joseph D. Trout is a judge for the Clay County Circuit Court in Indiana. He was elected to the bench in 2006.

Prior to beginning his judicial career, Trout was a partner at Wagner, Crawford, Gambill & Trout since 1993. His legal career also included stints as the City Attorney for the City of Brazil (2004 to 2006) and a deputy prosecutor with the Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office (1984 to 1989).

He received a B.S. in business administration from Indiana State University in 1979. Trout went on to complete a J.D. at Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1983.

He was admitted to practice in Indiana (1983) and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (1983).

Trout was raised on his family’s full-service dairy farm in Brazil, Indiana. While in high school, he worked the milk route, delivering milk to local residents.

Trout and his wife, Nancy, have three children. When not presiding over legal matters, he enjoys bowling. Having engaged in the activity for over thirty years, Trout has bowled two 300 games and two 299 games and boasts the highest three-game series ever bowled in Clay County in a sanctioned league at 836 pins. His other hobbies include golf and fishing.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joseph D. Trout

In Re: the Guardianship of Cooper Osborne

On April 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2024

Status

04/26/2024 , Decided

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Clay County, IN

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Apr 27, 2024

In Re: the Guardianship of Christopher Alan Flynn

On March 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

03/07/2024 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Mar 07, 2024

In Re: the Guardianship of Saidee Ray Horn

On October 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Oct 17, 2023

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Active

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Oct 18, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of KINSLEIGH ADDISON SAMPSON

On August 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2023

Status

08/31/2023 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 12, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Penelope Laine Graham

On June 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

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Jun 29, 2023

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 10, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Reece Alexander Umphries

On September 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Sep 08, 2022

Status

10/06/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 08, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Delores M. Bush

On September 7, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

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Sep 07, 2022

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 10, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of ZOE N HARRINGTON

On September 2, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2022

Status

10/04/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 08, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Ava Chevelle Harrington

On September 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2022

Status

10/04/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Mar 28, 2024

In Re: the Guardianship of Van Cleve Mace

On August 15, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2022

Status

10/21/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 08, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Kenadie Phillips

On August 2, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2022

Status

08/09/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Aug 13, 2022

In Re: the Guardianship of Hunter Phillips

On August 2, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2022

Status

08/09/2022 , Decided

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Clay County, IN

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Aug 13, 2022

In Re: the Guardianship of Ramona G. Moore

On July 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2022

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Active

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Clay County, IN

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Mar 28, 2024

In Re: the Guardianship of Maddox Niko-Cruz Lopez

On May 24, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2022

Status

06/14/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 10, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Pablo J Sevier

On May 10, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2022

Status

05/20/2022 , Decided

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 11, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Haley Marie Cyphers

On April 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2022

Status

05/27/2022 , Decided

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Jun 08, 2022

In Re: the Guardianship of Chase Allen Cyphers

On April 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2022

Status

05/27/2022 , Decided

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Clay County, IN

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Jun 08, 2022

In Re: the Guardianship of JENNA KAY BATCHELOR

On April 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2022

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Active

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 11, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Johnna Lynn Batchelor

On March 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2022

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Nov 11, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Carter Case Levi Clark

On March 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2022

Status

07/22/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Nov 11, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Charles Arthur Clark

On March 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2022

Status

07/22/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Nov 11, 2023

In Re: the Guardianship of Ryder Ray McMains

On March 17, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Mar 17, 2022

Status

Dismissal

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Mar 28, 2024

In Re: the Guardianship of ERIC TEIKEN

On January 27, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2022

Status

04/01/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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Mar 28, 2024

In Re: the Guardianship of Corbin Daniel Butts

On January 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge Joseph D. Trout presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2022

Status

01/28/2022 , Decided

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Clay County

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Clay County, IN

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About

Joseph D. Trout
Current Appointment Clay County Circuit Court	Clay County Circuit Court
Election/Appointment 2006 - Clay County Circuit Court; 2012 - Re-elected	2006 - Clay County Circuit Court; 2012 - Re-elected
Education B.S., Indiana State University - 1979 J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 1983	B.S., Indiana State University - 1979 J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 1983

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Clay County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (812) 448-9036

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy Prosecutor	Vigo County Prosecutor's Office	Vigo County, Indiana
Partner	Wagner, Crawford, Gambill & Trout	Vigo County, Indiana
City Attorney	City of Brazil	Clay County, Indiana
Judge	Clay County Circuit Court	Clay County, Indiana