Judge Richard W. Poynter: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Jackson County Circuit Court (IN), Department Suite 210

Biography

Hon. Richard W. Poynter is a judge for the Jackson County Circuit Court in Indiana. He was elected to the bench in 2012, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. William E. Vance (Ret.).

His dockets include criminal felonies, misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated cases, probate, and trusts and guardianship cases. Poynter also hears civil collection, civil plenary, civil tort, miscellaneous civil, and mortgage foreclosure cases.

Prior to his election, Poynter was the Prosecuting Attorney in Jackson County since 2007.

He received a B.A. in political science and criminal justice from Indiana University. Poynter went on to complete a J.D. at Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1999. He was admitted to practice in Florida (1999) and Indiana (2006).

Poynter was a former Seymour City councilman (1994 to 1996).

Recent Cases by Hon. Richard W. Poynter

In Re: the Estate of Emanuel Nava Martinez

On October 16, 2026 an eu - estate, unsupervised case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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EU - Estate, Unsupervised

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Remmy Reed Howard

On October 12, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2026

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Active

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 20, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Lois Kay Payton

On October 7, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2026

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Active

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 19, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Conner McDonald

On October 6, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2026

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Jackson County

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 20, 2026

In Re: the Estate of Delma L. Burkhart

On September 29, 2026 an es - estate, supervised case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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ES - Estate, Supervised

Practice Area

Probate

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Estate Administration

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Oct 18, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of G L Maldonado, JR

On September 4, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2026

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Active

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Jackson County

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Nancy Benton

On August 25, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2026

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Active

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Sep 25, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Sophia Wineinger

On July 24, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2026

Status

09/28/2026 , Decided

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 03, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of EDWIN DARIEL MORALES PACHECO

On July 9, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2026

Status

08/28/2026 , Decided

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Landon R. Johnson

On July 7, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2026

Status

08/26/2026 , Decided

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 03, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Sara Gilliatt

On July 6, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2026

Status

08/19/2026 , Decided

Judge

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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Court Category

GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Ryden Reading

On July 1, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Status

09/18/2026 , Decided

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2026

In Re: the Estate of Brenda Kay Schrader

On June 19, 2026 an es - estate, supervised case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Jun 19, 2026

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Active

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Jackson County

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ES - Estate, Supervised

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Drake Chandler Rogers

On June 8, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2026

Status

08/19/2026 , Decided

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 17, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Jaime Vazquez-Mota

On May 29, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2026

Status

06/26/2026 , Decided

Judge

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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Court Category

GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Carole B. Tolen

On May 29, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2026

Status

08/19/2026 , Decided

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Juan Osbaldo Sebastian Baltazar

On May 28, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2026

Status

08/28/2026 , Decided

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Kennedy Judith Ann Grimes

On May 11, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2026

Status

06/17/2026 , Decided

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2026

In Re: the Estate of Juanita J. VonDielingen

On May 4, 2026 an eu - estate, unsupervised case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

4 Files

Filed

May 04, 2026

Status

Active

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Court

Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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Court Category

EU - Estate, Unsupervised

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 17, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Jace Dragon Lee Campbell

On April 30, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Status

06/26/2026 , Decided

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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Court Category

GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 08, 2026

In Re: Trust ofLarry D. Fox

On April 16, 2026 a tr - trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Status

Active

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Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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TR - Trust

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Nancy Jean Wehrkamp

On April 3, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Status

05/06/2026 , Decided

Judge

Hon. Richard W. Poynter 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard W. Poynter

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Mark Luedeman

On March 26, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Status

05/14/2026 , Decided

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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Court Category

GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 17, 2026

In Re: Protective Proceedings or Ratification of Transaction pursuant to I.C. 29-3-4 forEliott Moore

On March 6, 2026 gm- guardianship miscellaneous case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Richard W. Poynter presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Court

Jackson County

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Jackson County, IN

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Court Category

GM- Guardianship Miscellaneous

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2026

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About

Richard W. Poynter
Current Appointment Jackson County Circuit Court (IN), Department Suite 210	Jackson County Circuit Court (IN), Department Suite 210
Election/Appointment 2012 - Jackson County Circuit Court	2012 - Jackson County Circuit Court
Education J.D., Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School - 1999 B.A., Indiana University	J.D., Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School - 1999 B.A., Indiana University