James Guilfoyle

Professional career

• Long‐time Clarksville resident, attorney, and judge with a background in law from multiple institutions, a two‐term tenure as Town Judge since 2015, and a judicial philosophy rooted in empathy, active listening, and efficient, fair adjudication
• Position: Town Court Judge, Clark County (Clarksville, IN)

Education

Additional information

• Attorney; held the role of Clarksville Town Judge for two terms since 2015
• Court: Clarksville Town Court - Address: 2000 Broadway St., Clarksville, IN 47129 Town of Clarksville
• Town Judge of Clarksville, Indiana
• As Clarksville’s Town Judge, he presides over local court cases
• handling matters with a focus on fairness, efficiency, and upholding the rights of all parties.
• most important skill for a judge is the ability to listen
• Bachelor of Science
• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• James (Jimmie) Guilfoyle
• 36‐year resident of Clarksville
• His academic qualifications include his
• Brandeis University School of Law
• Indiana University
• University of Louisville
• The Hague University
• Treating people “like people, not a case number” Town of Clarksville.
• Maintaining the court’s efficiency compared to county courts Town of Clarksville.
• Prioritizing listening to all voices, among them victims, defendants, and those marginalized Town of Clarksville.
• greatest challenge
• for the town is “the unwillingness of people to listen” and that fostering open, respectful dialogue is key to resolving disputes
• He has also expressed support for ensuring adequate financial resources for police, fire, and court services
• Phone: (812) 283‐1505 Town of Clarksville
• Office Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Town of Clarksville