Judge Danielle P. Gaughan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Marion County Superior Court, Department D15, Family Division

Appointed By: Gov. Eric J. Holcomb

Biography

Hon. Danielle P. Gaughan is a judge for the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Eric Holcomb in 2022, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Mark A. Jones (Ret.).

Gaughan has held an assignment in the Family Division. Prior to her appointment, she presided as a magistrate in the Family Divison of the Marion County Superior Court, having worked as a judicial officer there since 2002.

Before joining the bench, Gaughan was an attorney and supervisor with the Marion County Public Defender Agency and worked in private practice.

She received a B.A. from DePauw University. Gaughan went on to complete a J.D. at Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1984.

Recent Cases by Hon. Danielle P. Gaughan

Juan Garcia v. State of Indiana, State of Indiana

On July 17, 2025 a pc - post conviction relief petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Danielle P. Gaughan presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Marion County

County

Marion County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

PC - Post Conviction Relief Petition

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 21, 2025

About

Danielle P. Gaughan
Current Appointment Marion County Superior Court, Department D15, Family Division	Marion County Superior Court, Department D15, Family Division
Education J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 1984 B.A., DePauw University	J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 1984 B.A., DePauw University

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Marion County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (317) 327-8667
Fax:	+1 (317) 327-3844

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Marion County Superior Court	Marion County, Indiana
Magistrate	Marion County Superior Court	Marion County, Indiana
Attorney	Marion County Public Defender Agency	Marion County, Indiana
Attorney	Private Practice	None