Magistrate Judge Michael G. Gotsch, Sr.

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Magistrate Judge Michael G. Gotsch, Sr. 201 Robert A. Grant Courthouse 204 South Main Street South Bend, IN 46601 FAX (574) 246-8106
	Law Clerks	(574) 246-8100
	Case Management	(574) 246-8104
	Email: Proposed Orders	Chambers Mailbox

Effective November 1, 2020, and continuing through and including March 6, 2023 (unless otherwise modified or enlarged), based on the General Orders 2020-08, 2020-29, 2021-24, 2021-31, 2022-05, 2022-11, 2022-17A of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael G. Gotsch, Sr., has adopted the following policies to mitigate the exposure, transmission, and spread of all versions of coronavirus: Covid-19 Policy 3-6-2023

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Magistrate Judge Gotsch's courtroom is located on the second floor in room 231 equipped with the following technology:

Internet and Wi-fi access is NOT available to the public in the courtroom or courthouse.

Audio and video conferencing
Evidence presentation system (1080P high definition evidence presentation system); 1080P HD document camera
22" flat panel video displays
70" HD monitor for gallery view
Technology ready counsel tables
Visual image printer
Document annotator
Assisted listening headsets
Telephonic interpreting
DVD player

All proceedings held in Magistrate Judge Gotsch's courtroom are electronically recorded by an FTR Gold Program.

Contact the Courtroom Deputy at (574) 246-8104 for further information or details about ordering a transcript of a recording of a court proceeding.

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Biography

Hon. Michael G. Gotsch, Sr.

Date of Appointment:

August 12, 2016

Education:

University of Notre Dame, B.A. 1979

University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D. 1987

Indiana Graduate Program for Judges 2009

Indiana Judicial College 2012

Previous Employment:

Adjunct faculty University of Notre Dame Law School 2010-present

St. Joseph Circuit Court Judge 2004-2016

St. Joseph County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 2003-2004

St. Joseph County Office of Family and Children Attorney 2000-2002

Meridian Title Corporation Counsel 1999-2000

CASIE Center Executive Director 1996-1998

St. Joseph County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1987-1998

Commissioned Officer, U.S. Army 1980-1984

Professional Organizations:

American Bar Association

American Judges Association

7th Circuit Bar Association

Indiana State Bar Association

St. Joseph County Bar Association

Robert A. Grant Inn of Court

Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation

Professional Distinctions:

Commissioner, U.S. Presidential Task Force on Nonsupport.

Official Observer, Uniform Parentage Act, Natl. Conf. of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Commissioner, Governor’s Task Force on Abused and Neglected Families.

Commissioner, Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Evidence Based Pretrial Release.

Outstanding Judge Award, Indiana State Bar Association 2015.

Outstanding Judge Award, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2010.

Man of the Year, YWCA of North Central Indiana, 2013.

Making Democracy Work Award, League of Women Voters of South Bend Area 2015.

Lifetime Achievement Award, Indiana Child Support Alliance 1999.

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels 1996.

Distinguished Service Award, Indiana Department of Public Welfare 1991.

Other:

While on active duty with the U.S. Army, Judge Gotsch was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
An Eagle Scout, Judge Gotsch has served as President, Youth Protection Champion, and on the Board of Directors of the LaSalle Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Judge Gotsch has regularly presented and lectured at various national, state, and local continuing judicial and legal education seminars, and has addressed national, regional, and state child welfare conferences.

United States District Court

Northern District of Indiana

Honorable Jon E. DeGuilio, Chief Judge | Chanda J. Berta, Acting Clerk of Court

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