Judge Melanie L. Kendrick: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Marion County Superior Court, Department Family Div. & Probate Div. (D08)

Biography

Hon. Melanie L. Kendrick is a magistrate for the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana. She was appointed to the bench in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. J. Richard Turner (Ret.).

Kendrick has held assignments in the Family and Probate Divisions.

Prior to joining the bench, she was a Title IX Coordinator for the University of Southern Indiana, having served in that capacity since 2017. As such, Kendrick was tasked with managing the University’s compliance with Title IX and other federal and state gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence regulations.

Before that, she worked as a public defender in the Juvenile, Mental Health, Problem Solving and Drug Treatment Courts with the Marion County Public Defender Agency (2011 to 2016). Kendrick first joined the office as a legal intern in 2010.

She received a B.A. in American studies from the University of Notre Dame in 2008. Kendrick went on to complete a J.D. at Wake Forest Law in 2011. She was admitted to practice in Indiana (2011) and Kentucky.

Kendrick sat on the Board of Directors of the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Indianapolis and was a volunteer for the Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina.

Her other memberships included the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

Recent Cases by Hon. Melanie L. Kendrick

Clifton Hamilton Cook, Sr. v.

On September 30, 2026 a gv - grandparent visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GV - Grandparent Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 01, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of ANGELA MARIE GARRAUX and JEFFREY WAYNE GARRAUX

On August 31, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DN - Domestic Relations without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 02, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Earthum Butler

On June 24, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Azrael Butler

On June 24, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Nikola Butler

On June 24, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of Ashlinn Fiddler and Jeffrey Fiddler

On June 10, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 14, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of Krista Puterbaugh and Jason Williams

On May 29, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 02, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of Shannon Davison and Michael Davison

On May 13, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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May 13, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DN - Domestic Relations without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of ADYSEN JELKS

On May 12, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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May 12, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of Cinthia Yumira Morales and MARLON RENATO PEREZ PINEDA

On May 12, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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May 12, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Luis Vanderley Martinez Padilla

On March 24, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Mar 24, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 28, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of Gembelle Nyrien Horlacher and Jason E. Horlacher

On March 17, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Mar 17, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DN - Domestic Relations without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Adonis Smith

On March 5, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Ranjot Singh

On March 3, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of HARMONI MILTON

On February 18, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Feb 18, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of MADISON FISCHER

On January 12, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Jan 12, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of XENA W SABELLA

On December 5, 2025 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

Filed

Dec 05, 2025

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2025

In Re: the Guardianship of HORIZON M SABELLA

On December 5, 2025 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Dec 05, 2025

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2025

In Re: the Guardianship of AURA A SABELLA

On December 5, 2025 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Dec 05, 2025

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2025

In Re: the Marriage of Mahouton Dassi and Curisa Dassi

On November 19, 2025 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

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Nov 19, 2025

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2025

In Re: the Marriage of Marrio Thelusma and Weedlyne Beneche

On October 29, 2025 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

Filed

Oct 29, 2025

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Active

Judge

Hon. Melanie L. Kendrick 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Melanie L. Kendrick

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2025

In Re: the Marriage of Jesse James Coomer and Kristina Jo Coomer

On October 17, 2025 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Kendrick, Melanie presiding.

Filed

Oct 17, 2025

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Active

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2025

In Re: the Guardianship of AARON J THOMPSON

On September 3, 2025 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2025

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Judge

Hon. Melanie L. Kendrick 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Melanie L. Kendrick

Court

Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 07, 2025

In Re: the Marriage of Hoger Augusto Ayala-Zepeda and Karla Montes Contreras

On August 20, 2025 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2025

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Active

Judge

Hon. Melanie L. Kendrick 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Melanie L. Kendrick

Court

Marion County

County

Marion County, IN

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Court Category

DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2025

About

Melanie L. Kendrick
Current Appointment Marion County Superior Court, Department Family Div. & Probate Div. (D08)	Marion County Superior Court, Department Family Div. & Probate Div. (D08)
Education J.D., Wake Forest Law - 2011 B.A., University of Notre Dame - 2008	J.D., Wake Forest Law - 2011 B.A., University of Notre Dame - 2008

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Marion County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (317) 327-4747
Fax:	+1 (317) 327-3844

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Magistrate	Marion County Superior Court	Marion County, Indiana
Title IX Coordinator	University of Southern Indiana	Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Public Defender	Marion County Public Defender Agency	Marion County, Indiana