Judge Marie L. Kern - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Marie L. Kern is a magistrate for the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana. She was appointed to the seat in 2020.

On the Superior Court, Kern has held an assignment in the Family Division and assisted with the Initial Hearing Court queue and warrant review. Prior to her appointment, she presided as a magistrate in the Paternity Division of the Marion County Circuit Court since 2008. During her tenure there, Kern was appointed Chief Magistrate of the Paternity Division in 2015.

Her legal career also includes managing her own private practice, Marie L. Kern, Attorney at Law (2001 to 2008), and working for ten years as an attorney for the Marion County Public Defender Agency (1998 to 2008).

Kern received a bachelor’s degree in English and criminal justice from Indiana University Bloomington in 1994. She went on to complete a J.D. at Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1998. While a law student, she was a legal intern for the Marion County Public Defender Agency, where she began her legal career after graduating.

Kern was admitted to practice in Indiana (1998), the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (1998), and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (1998).

She sat as a member of the Indian Supreme Court’s Domestic Relations Committee and the Domestic Relations Benchbook Committee. In addition, Kern was vice-chair of the Indiana State Bar Association Family Section Executive Board.

From a civic standpoint, she has been involved as a speaker at Fortville Elementary School to commemorate the annual Constitution Day. Kern has also been a presenter on family law topics for continuing legal education seminars and other training.

Recent Cases by Hon. Marie L. Kern

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Boy "A" Bichacho Malka

On November 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Nov 02, 2023

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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Nov 03, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Boy "B" Bichacho Malka

On November 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Nov 02, 2023

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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Nov 06, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Girl Bichacho Malka

On November 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Nov 02, 2023

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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Nov 03, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Hamlin

On September 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Sep 25, 2023

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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Sep 27, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Fenner Jovanovic

On August 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 30, 2023

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Sep 01, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Hou

On August 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 30, 2023

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Sep 01, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Wibe

On August 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 28, 2023

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Aug 30, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Power

On August 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 25, 2023

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Aug 29, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Girl Suntivich

On August 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 18, 2023

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Aug 22, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Boy Suntivich

On August 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 18, 2023

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Aug 20, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Chu B

On August 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 10, 2023

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Aug 11, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Younes

On August 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 10, 2023

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Aug 11, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Chu A

On August 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 10, 2023

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Aug 11, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Snell

On August 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 09, 2023

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Aug 10, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Mandel Bar

On August 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 07, 2023

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Aug 08, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Swenson

On August 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Aug 07, 2023

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Aug 09, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child "A" Indiran-Inthirakoth

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Jul 28, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Brown

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Jul 26, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Schupbach

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Jul 25, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Yoder

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Jul 26, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child "B" Indiran-Inthirakoth

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Jul 27, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child "A" Indiran-Inthirakoth

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Jul 25, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Brown

On July 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Jul 19, 2023

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Jul 21, 2023

In the Matter of the Paternity of Infant Child Lewin

On July 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Marie L. Kern presiding.

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Jul 03, 2023

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About

Marie L. Kern
Current Appointment Marion County Superior Court, Department Family Division	Marion County Superior Court, Department Family Division
Previous Appointment Marion County Circuit Court	Marion County Circuit Court
Education Bachelor's degree, Indiana University Bloomington - 1994 J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 1998	Bachelor's degree, Indiana University Bloomington - 1994 J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 1998

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Marion County Superior Court
Previous Court:	IN - Marion County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (317) 327-4747
Fax:	+1 (317) 327-3844

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Marion County Public Defender Agency	Marion County, Indiana
Sole Practitioner	Marie L. Kern, Attorney at Law	None
Magistrate	Marion County Circuit Court	Marion County, Indiana
Magistrate	Marion County Superior Court	Marion County, Indiana