La Porte County Circuit Court

While this is his eleventh year as Judge of the LaPorte Circuit Court, Judge Tom Alevizos has devoted his entire career to serving LaPorte County.  

Like all other LaPorte County natives, some of Tom’s most cherished memories are about growing up in such a vibrant and close-knit community.  Whether it be working at his Dad’s Michigan City gas station or growing-up around Michigan City in the 1970s, Tom had a sense of purpose instilled in him early on.  Before graduating from Rogers High School in 1979, Tom was class President and he made his skills available to various clubs and organizations.  Tom also won numerous academic awards while at Rogers.

After graduation, Tom went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctorate from Valparaiso University.  As a young man, Tom served on the Michigan City Common Council as an ardent advocate for the needs of his district and for the betterment of Michigan City in general.  Thereafter, the good people of LaPorte County elected Tom to serve three plus terms as the member of the Indiana House of Representatives.  As Representative, Tom’s tenure included being chairman of the Judiciary and Rules committees. He was instrumental in legislative and administrative efforts to allow Michigan City to choose to have a casino.

Tom’s service to LaPorte County also included his law practice.  Tom held a private practice while also serving 11 years as a LaPorte County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.  During this chapter of his career, Tom also served on the Indiana Public Defenders Commission.

We know Tom today as LaPorte Circuit Court Judge.  As Judge, Tom has ushered in new efficiencies in case management; drastically improved our juvenile law system through the implementation of the Graduated Sanctions and Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) program; started the LaPorte County Drug Court; sought and received grants to preserve an Adult Guardianship program; and has adhered to a concept of “smart sentencing.”  Tom also applies his hometown-pride style of improving the community on a larger scale.  Tom has served on the Board of Governor of the Indiana Judges’ Association and he currently serves on the Board of Governors of the American Judges’ Association.  

Tom’s sense of community support is not contained in any particular vacuum.  Outside of his legal and governmental professions, Tom has proudly served as district chairman for the Boy Scouts as well as being a board member for Dunebrook, M.L. King Community Center, Michiana Industries, and the Washington Park Zoological Society.  

Finally, Tom’s commitment to serving his community has culminated in his being awarded our State’s two highest civilian honors; Sagamore of the Wabash and Distinguished Hoosier.  These honors were awarded to Tom by Governors of different political parties and both awards are proudly displayed in Tom’s Circuit Court Chambers.