Hon. Jeffrey L. Thorne

Jeffrey L. Thorne is a judge of the LaPorte County Superior Court in Indiana, having been elected on November 4, 2014 for a term that expires on December 31, 2020. He has been involved in private practice in LaPorte since 1978, serving as an associate general partner and managing partner of the firm Sweeney, Winski, Dabagia & Donoghue (now known as Sweeney, Dabagia & Thorne, LLP). Prior to his judgeship, Thorne worked as an attorney for several local municipal bodies, including the Town Councils of Michiana Shores, Pottawatomie Park, and Long Beach, as well as the Michigan City Board of Aviation Commissioners. His professional accomplishments include election to the Superior Court, leadership roles in the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce, and active participation in community organizations such as the Michigan City Historical Society, the First Presbyterian Church of Michigan City, and the Michigan City Red Cross.