Hendricks County Prosecutor
Staff

Patricia Ann Baldwin
    -  Hendricks County Prosecutor
Hendricks County Prosecutor Patricia Ann Baldwin has served the citizens of Hendricks County for over 24 years, including the previous 14 years as the county’s prosecuting attorney.  Ms. Baldwin also serves as the director of the United Drug Task Force.

Ms. Baldwin received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and graduated summa cum laude.  She continued her education at the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, earning her juris doctor degree.  Shortly thereafter, she began her legal career as a partner at Baldwin and Baldwin Attorneys at Law and as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Hendricks County.  Even as a practicing attorney, Ms. Baldwin furthered her education and legal knowledge foundation by completing courses in white collar crime, crimes against children, and other areas of the law.

Additionally, Ms. Baldwin is committed to serving the local and state communities outside of her job.  She has served two terms each on the boards of Hendricks County Youth as Resources, Cummins Mental Health Center, and Catholic Social Services for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.  Ms. Baldwin is also an active member Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church where she is involved in many parish ministries and activities.

Ms. Baldwin is a member of the Hendricks County Bar Association (and a former president), Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force, Hendricks County Safe School Committee, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, National District Attorneys Association, Hendricks County Republican Women (and a former president), and the County Space Needs Committee.   She is a volunteer for the Hou Koda District of the Crossroads of America Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the Friends of Hendricks County Museum.

Ms. Baldwin has served as a guest instructor, panelist, or speaker for the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, the Governor’s Task Force for a Drug Free Indiana, Leadership for Hendricks County, Youth Leadership Hendricks County, and other local civic organizations.

Even though Ms. Baldwin is extensively involved in both her career and community, she leads a rich personal life.  She has four children with her husband of 34 years, Jeffrey K. Baldwin.  Their family has grown to include a daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and two grandchildren.

James Bryan
    -  Chief Trial Deputy
1982 - B.S. in Business Administration
1984 - M.S. in Organizational Systems, Indiana State University
1994 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
1994 - Admitted to Practice
1997 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor
2000 - Coordinator, United Drug Task Force
2007 - Hendricks County Chief Trial Deputy

Adrienne R. Champine
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
2000 - B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice, with
    High Distinction Honors, Indiana University
2003 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law
2003 - Admitted to Practice
2003 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor

Loren Delp
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
1999 - B.S. in Prelaw/Political Science, History, Economics, Indiana
    Wesleyan University.
2004 - J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law
2005 - Admitted to Practice
2006 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor

Kristin Erato
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
1990 - B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy/Political
    Thought, Magna cum Laude and Phi beta Kappa,
    Muhlenburg College
1991 - Certificate in Russian Studies, Muhlenburg College
1994 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law; Senior Notes
    Editor Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
Admitted to Practice in Pennsylvania and Indiana
Marion County Deputy Prosecutor, 8 Years
    -  Areas included:  IPD South District Community Prosecutor, domestic violence,
        major felony sex crimes and child abuse.
2007 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor
Certified to conduct child forensic interviews and train officers on domestic violence

Kathryn Janeway
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
1974 - Professional Equestrian, Jumping Horses
1991 - Research analyst for the Hudson Institute
1988 - B.A. in Philosophy, Minor in Sciences, Purdue
    University
1991 - M.P.A. Study, Indiana University School of Public
    and Environmental Affairs
1995 - Judicial Law Clerk for the Indiana Court of Appeals
1998 - J.D., Indiana University (credits through East China
    and Oxford Universities)
1998 - Admitted to Practice
1998 - Indiana Deputy Attorney General
2000 - Indiana Criminal Justice Institute General Counsel
2000 - Judge Pro Tempore, Marion Superior Court
2002 - Author of State Report:  Application of Indiana's Capital Sentencing Law
2003 - Marion County Deputy Prosecutor
2003 - Indiana Horse Racing Commission Administrative Law Judge
2007 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor

Douglas H. Kaiser
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
1978 - B.A. Double Major, Psychology and Sociology, Indiana
    University
1981 - Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting, Indiana
    University Northwest, 1981
1987 - Central National Bank, Loan Officer
1993 - Licensed as Certified Public Accountant
1996 - I. U. Law School, Francis J. Feeney, Jr. Tax Award
1997 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
1998 - Admitted to Practice
2005 - Internal Revenue Service, Employee Plans, Special Agent
2006 - Private Practice
2006 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor
2008 - Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, Traffic Safety Forum
2009 - Hendricks County Bar Association, Secretary

Miranda R. Richard
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
2003 - B.S. in Criminal Justice, with Honors, Indiana
    University - Indianapolis
2006 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
2006 - Admitted to Practice
2007 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor

Melissa B. Shoemaker
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
1992 - B.S. in Legal Administration, Ball State University
1998 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
1998 - Admitted to Practice
1998-2003 - Private practice concentrating in family law,
    bankruptcy, estate planning and probate.
2002-2005 - Ivy Tech Community College Adjunct Professor
2003 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor, Child Support Division

Rhett Stuard
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
1992 - B.A. in History, Indiana University
1997 - J.D., Indiana University
1997 - Admitted to Practice
1997 - Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Thomas G. Fisher,
    Indiana Tax Court
1999 - Attorney, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, P.S.C.
2002 - Attorney, Howard and Lawson
2003 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor

Jennifer L. Swickard
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
2000 - B.A. in Political Science, Cum Laude, Boston University
2006 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
2007 - Admitted to Practice
2007 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor

Georgeanna Teipen
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
1986 - B.A., Purdue University
1990 - J.D., Valparaiso School of Law
1990 - Admitted to Practice
1990 - Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Robert L. Hines
    and Honorable Vern E. Sheldon
1992 - Associate Facility Member at Indiana University -
    Purdue University Fort Wayne
1992 - Paralegal Department Head & Instructor, International
    Business College
1994 - Agency Resources Manager for The Medical Protective Company
1998 - Private practice for the UAW
1999 - Deputy Attorney General for the State of Indiana
2003 - Private practice
2004 - Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Marion County Prosecutor's Office
2007 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor for Child Physical and Sexual Abuse and
    Domestic Violence
2009 - Hendricks County Bar Association Vice President

James R. Trulock
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
1974 - BSME, Cum Laude, Vanderbilt University
1978 - Nuclear Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation
1979 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law
1979 - Admitted to Practice
1979 - Indiana Supreme Court Law Clerk for Honorable
    Justice Dickson W. Prentice
1980 - Monroe County Deputy Prosecutor
1983 - Attorney for Monroe County and Judge Pro Tempore
1995 - Chief Deputy Prosecutor for the 10^th Judicial Circuit through 2006
1996 - Indiana University Adjunct Professor
2007 - Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor

Lindsey Walker
    -  Deputy Prosecutor
May 2005 - B.S. in Legal Studies, Minor in Spanish, Magna
    Cum Laude, Indiana State University
January 2006 - Legal Intern, Hendricks County
    Prosecutor's Office
May 2008 - J.D., Indiana University School of Law
    - Indianapolis
October 2008 - Admitted to practice and sworn in as
    Hendricks County Deputy Prosecutor