Judge Maria D. Granger: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Maria D. Granger is a judge for the Floyd County Superior Court in Indiana. She was elected to the bench on November 4, 2008, and re-elected in 2014 and 2020.

Granger played an instrumental role in the creation of the Veterans Court of Southern Indiana, which serves Floyd, Clark, and Scott Counties. She has also presided over complex business disputes throughout Indiana as a judge for the Indiana Commercial Court.

Prior to her election, Granger worked as an attorney in private practice. Before that, she spent time as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the Floyd County Prosecutor’s Office (1995 to 2000).

Granger earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary English education from Indiana University Bloomington in 1990. She then completed a J.D. at Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1994.

Her memberships have included the Indiana Judges Association, the American Judicature Society, the National Association of Women Judges, the Floyd County Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She has also been involved with the Sherman Minton American Inn of Court, the Indiana Judicial Conference, and the Indiana Conference on Legal Education Opportunity.

She is a recipient of the LifeSpring Foundation Chairman’s Impact Award and the Center for Women and Families’ Public Service Award.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Maria D. Granger

IN RE: The Name Change of a Minor Child

On February 4, 2026 a mi - miscellaneous civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

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Feb 04, 2026

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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MI - Miscellaneous Civil

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Feb 05, 2026

IN RE: The Name Change of Xaviera Jade Poole

On February 2, 2026 a mi - miscellaneous civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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MI - Miscellaneous Civil

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Feb 05, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. v. Scott Wofford

On December 18, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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CC - Civil Collection

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Dec 20, 2025

American Express National Bank v. Fuhrman Shawn, Chewy''s Autoworks

On December 17, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 17, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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CC - Civil Collection

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Dec 20, 2025

Marlette Funding GrantorTrust 2021-2 v. Michael Stepp

On December 17, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 17, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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Dec 20, 2025

CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. BAILEY BASHAM

On December 17, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 17, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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CC - Civil Collection

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Dec 20, 2025

Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. Anthony Webb

On December 16, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 16, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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Dec 20, 2025

Credit Acceptance Corporation v. CRYSTAL WILLIAMS

On December 16, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 16, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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CC - Civil Collection

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Dec 20, 2025

Credit Acceptance Corporation v. JOSH GENTRY

On December 16, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 16, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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Dec 20, 2025

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. v. Jolleen Carty

On December 9, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 09, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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Dec 12, 2025

LVNV Funding LLC v. Lisa Gibson

On December 9, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 09, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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CC - Civil Collection

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Dec 12, 2025

First Chicago Insurance Company v. Keagan Mahar

On December 9, 2025 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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Dec 12, 2025

CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. JAMERA WEISENBERGER

On December 9, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 09, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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Dec 12, 2025

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. v. Brandon Bolin

On December 9, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 09, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Dec 12, 2025

OneMain Financial Group, LLC v. Bruce Craddock, Jr.

On December 9, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 09, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Dec 12, 2025

Circle City ABA, LLC v. Josh Sieg, Ria Sieg

On December 8, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 08, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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Dec 12, 2025

PCA Acquisitions V, LLC v. MICHAEL JONES, Jr.

On December 8, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 08, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Dec 12, 2025

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK v. BLISSFUL B. DRIPZ LLC, MARKAYLA STUBBINS

On November 19, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Nov 19, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Nov 22, 2025

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Ben Murphy

On November 18, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 18, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Nov 22, 2025

JUDY A KEOWN v. JUSTIN A KEOWN

On November 17, 2025 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

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Nov 17, 2025

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Floyd County

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PL - Civil Plenary

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Nov 20, 2025

IN RE: The Name Change of : Makiela Milby

On November 13, 2025 a mi - miscellaneous civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

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Nov 13, 2025

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MI - Miscellaneous Civil

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Nov 15, 2025

CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. RYAN SEAY

On October 28, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 28, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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CC - Civil Collection

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Nov 01, 2025

CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. AUDREY SONNE

On October 28, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 28, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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CC - Civil Collection

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Nov 01, 2025

CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. MICHAEL BAGSHAW

On October 28, 2025 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Floyd County. Judge Maria D. Granger presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 28, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Floyd County

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Floyd County, IN

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CC - Civil Collection

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Nov 01, 2025

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About

Maria D. Granger
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Floyd County Superior Court (IN)	Floyd County Superior Court (IN)
Election/Appointment November 4, 2008 - Floyd County Superior Court 2014 - Re-election 2020 - Re-election	November 4, 2008 - Floyd County Superior Court 2014 - Re-election 2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 1994 Bachelor's degree, Indiana University Bloomington - 1990	J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 1994 Bachelor's degree, Indiana University Bloomington - 1990
Official Website www.floydcounty.in.gov	www.floydcounty.in.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Floyd County Superior Court (IN)
Clerk phone:	+1 (812) 948-5257
Fax:	+1 (812) 948-5266

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Floyd County Superior Court	Floyd County, Indiana
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Floyd County Prosecutor	Floyd County, Indiana