Judge Karin A. McGrath: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Kosciusko County Superior Court, Department #1

Appointed By: Gov. Eric J. Holcomb

Biography

Hon. Karin A. McGrath is a judge for the Kosciusko County Superior Court in Indiana. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Eric Holcomb in 2021, filling the vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. David Cates (deceased). McGrath holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as a judge in Kosciusko County.

Prior to her appointment, she handled CHINS and family law matters in private practice. McGrath also sat as a judge for Teen Court, a court within the juvenile system that allows teens charged with certain offenses to be tried by a jury of their peers. Her legal career also includes a seven-year stint as a deputy prosecutor with the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office (2011 to 2018).

McGrath received a bachelor’s degree from Greenville College. She went on to complete a J.D. at Valparaiso University School of Law. McGrath was admitted to practice in Indiana in 2010.

She is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Karin A. McGrath

In Re: the Guardianship of Izac Lee Reffitt

On October 13, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 16, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Cayman Glen Stark

On October 8, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 23, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Xamayra Sanchez-Mancilla

On October 6, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 17, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Sophia Sanchez-Mancilla

On October 6, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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GU - Guardianship

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Oct 14, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Max E. Julian

On September 29, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Oct 11, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Jayla Marie Brown

On August 24, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Sep 12, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Jamison F Brown

On August 24, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Sep 12, 2026

In Re: Trust ofMichael J. DeWitt

On August 21, 2026 a tr - trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Aug 21, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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TR - Trust

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

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Oct 23, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Keith Welty

On August 18, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Aug 18, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Oct 11, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Hanna Joleigh-Ann Newell

On August 11, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Aug 11, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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Sep 15, 2026

In Re: the Estate ofCarson Shepherd

On August 3, 2026 an es - estate, supervised case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Aug 03, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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ES - Estate, Supervised

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Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Oct 23, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Emily M. Schrock

On July 15, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Jul 29, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Destan M Bradley

On July 2, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Jul 02, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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GU - Guardianship

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Sep 05, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Lillie R McGarry

On July 2, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Jul 02, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Sep 05, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Cody Oland

On July 1, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Jul 01, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Jul 29, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Ellianna McCord

On June 9, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Jun 09, 2026

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Jul 29, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Alli Jade Combs

On June 5, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Jun 05, 2026

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Aug 14, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Teresa Martin

On June 3, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Jun 03, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Aug 23, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of carma hartsough

On May 27, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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May 27, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Aug 08, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Colin Zastrow

On April 28, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Apr 28, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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GU - Guardianship

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May 05, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Athena Laverty

On April 23, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Apr 23, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Apr 26, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Kandace Renee Cooper

On April 15, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Apr 15, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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GU - Guardianship

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Apr 18, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Skyler Constance Cooper

On April 15, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

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Apr 15, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Apr 18, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Ryan C. Stutzman

On April 14, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County. Judge Karin A. McGrath presiding.

Filed

Apr 14, 2026

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Kosciusko County

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Kosciusko County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Apr 18, 2026

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About

Karin A. McGrath
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Kosciusko County Superior Court, Department #1	Kosciusko County Superior Court, Department #1
Education J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law Bachelor's degree, Greenville College	J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law Bachelor's degree, Greenville College

Documents related to Karin A. McGrath

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Kosciusko County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (574) 372-2402

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Kosciusko County Superior Court	Kosciusko County, Indiana
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Judge	Teen Court	None
Deputy Prosecutor	Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office	Kosciusko County, Indiana