Judge Christina R. Klineman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Marion County Superior Court, Department D17, Criminal Division

Biography

Hon. Christina R. Klineman is a judge for the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana. She was elected to the bench in 2014.

She has held an assignment in the Criminal Division. Prior to her election, Klineman was a master commissioner for the Marion County Superior Court since 2009.

Before joining the bench, she worked as an attorney with the Marion County Public Defender Agency.

Klineman received a B.A. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Notre Dame Law School. Klineman was admitted to practice in Indiana in 2001.

Her memberships have included the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Bench Bar Steering Committee, and the Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Board.

Klineman is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Christina R. Klineman

Sagehome Brands, LLC v. Tim Christy

On September 21, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

6 Files

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Sep 21, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Sep 23, 2026

ALADDIN CAPITAL, INC. v. LG TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR INC, EAGLE EYE TRUCKING LLC

On September 10, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

8 Files

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Sep 10, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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Sep 12, 2026

Horner Electric, Inc. v. Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, LLC, The Phoenix Insurance Company, Twin City Fire Insurance Company

On June 3, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

34 Files

Filed

Jun 03, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Jun 04, 2026

Lasiter & Lasiter, Inc PC v. Cesar Calix Construction Inc.

On June 3, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

17 Files

Filed

Jun 03, 2026

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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Jun 04, 2026

ALP-ARC I INDY I OPERATING COMPANY, LLC v. AM LOGISTICS, INC. d/b/a TEAM WORLDWIDE

On June 2, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

17 Files

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Jun 02, 2026

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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Jun 04, 2026

City of Indianapolis, by and through its Department of Public Works v. Five Points Plaza Properties, LLC, Jackson County Bank, City Electric Supply Companyet al

On May 20, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

7 Files

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May 20, 2026

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Marion County

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PL - Civil Plenary

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May 24, 2026

Cardinal Ethanol, LLC v. The IT Mothership, LLC, Brian Roehm

On May 12, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

7 Files

Filed

May 12, 2026

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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May 15, 2026

City of Indianapolis, by and through its Department of Metropolitan Development v. Austin Felix, Hyejee Ellis, Union Home Mortgage Corp.et al

On April 28, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

5 Files

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Apr 28, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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PL - Civil Plenary

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Apr 30, 2026

Executive Management Services, Inc. v. Spreetail FTP, LLC

On April 20, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

14 Files

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Apr 20, 2026

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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May 09, 2026

City of Indianapolis, by and through its Department of Public Works v. John Carl Kitley, MIchelle Kitley, JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Associationet al

On April 14, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

6 Files

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Apr 14, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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PL - Civil Plenary

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Apr 17, 2026

David Lim Ybarra v. N/A N/A

On April 6, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Apr 06, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

Practice Area

Commercial

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General Commercial

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Apr 08, 2026

Marion Superior Court 1, MI - Miscellaneous Civil

On March 10, 2026 a mi - miscellaneous civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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MI - Miscellaneous Civil

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Mar 13, 2026

BANKERS HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC v. DAVID DOUGHERTY, DAVID J DOUGHERTY

On March 4, 2026 a mi - miscellaneous civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2026

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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MI - Miscellaneous Civil

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Mar 05, 2026

The Kiecker Corporation v. Jordan Blackwell, Joseph Gautier

On February 20, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

8 Files

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Feb 20, 2026

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

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Feb 24, 2026

Supportive Behavior Services Llc v. Kathleen Wilds

On January 28, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

19 Files

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Jan 28, 2026

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Marion County

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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Mar 31, 2026

Memphis Corner Blessing, LLC v. Memphis Corner Blessing JV, LLC, Scannell Properties #541, LLC

On January 20, 2026 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

10 Files

Filed

Jan 20, 2026

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Jan 23, 2026

Alan Sword LLC, Alan Sword v. Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., Elevance Health, Inc.

On December 18, 2025 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

21 Files

Filed

Dec 18, 2025

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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May 19, 2026

Board of Education of the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, Highland Kessler Civic League Inc. v. Paramount Schools of Excellence, Inc.

On December 10, 2025 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

14 Files

Filed

Dec 10, 2025

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Active

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2025

BRNO Cabinetry LLC v. Qiqi Jiang

On November 25, 2025 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Nov 25, 2025

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Nov 27, 2025

Ricky Lynn McGraw v. Hiram Jeffrey Whitaker

On November 14, 2025 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

7 Files

Filed

Nov 14, 2025

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Nov 18, 2025

Raja Oil, Inc., Elhadji Bane, Harpreet Darar v. Simarjit Singh Dhillon

On November 4, 2025 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

9 Files

Filed

Nov 04, 2025

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

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Nov 08, 2025

MDwise, Inc. v. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

On October 16, 2025 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Status

Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

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Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

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Oct 20, 2025

David Bowker, Gretchen Bowker v. Donovan, P.C.

On September 9, 2025 a ce - commercial court eligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Christina R. Klineman presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Sep 09, 2025

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CE - Commercial Court Eligible

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

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Sep 12, 2025

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. v. Shea Williams

On August 20, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Klineman, Christina presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Aug 20, 2025

Status

Default Judgment

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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CC - Civil Collection

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Oct 09, 2025

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About

Christina R. Klineman
Current Appointment Marion County Superior Court, Department D17, Criminal Division	Marion County Superior Court, Department D17, Criminal Division
Election/Appointment 2014 - Marion County Superior Court 2020 - Re-elected	2014 - Marion County Superior Court 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Marion County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (317) 327-8673
Fax:	+1 (317) 327-3844

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Marion County Superior Court	Marion County, Indiana
Master Commissioner	Marion County Superior Court	Marion County, Indiana
Attorney	Marion County Public Defender Agency	Marion County, Indiana