December 21, 2020
(BEDFORD) – Judge William “Bill” Sleva has been on the bench for more than 32 years. This morning following the swearing-in of his replacement, Lawrence County Superior Court II Judge Bob Cline, Judge William Sleva was honored with the Sagamore of The Wabash by Indiana State Senator District 44 Eric Koch.
Indiana Senator Eric Koch presents Lawrence County Superior Court II Judge William “Bill” Sleva the Sagamore of the Wabash
Judge Selva has dedicated himself to the Lawrence County community and the State of Indiana to the rule of law.
Eric Koch has been practicing law for over 31 years and stated that Sleva has been the only Judge of Lawrence County Super Court II during his years as an attorney.
December 21, 2020
(BEDFORD) – Bob Cline was honored to be sworn in as the next Lawrence County Superior Court II Judge by the man who held that elected position for more than 32 years.
Bob Cline Lawrence County Superior Court II Judge is sworn in by William “Bill” Sleva who has held that position for 32 years.
Several members of his family watched as William “Bill” Sleva delivered the oath of office.
Judge Bob Cline with baby Willow
Judge Cline will take office January 1st, 2021 and has served several years as a deputy prosecutor in Lawrence and Morgan Counties.
From 2004 to 2019 Cline has served as Judge Advocate General Officer training soldiers on law of war and ethics. He was also a legal advisor to military commanders in a broad range of legal military issues, and has been military defense counsel with court martial trial experience.