• Indiana State University 1981 Bachelor of Science, double major, Political Science and Psychology.
• University of Louisville 1982 Master of Science Criminal Justice Administration
• Chase College of Law 1985 Juris Doctorate
• Kentucky Bar 1985
• Indiana Bar 1986
“I was proud to have been made a part of Floyd County history as our first
woman Judge. I am pleased with our accomplishments over these past four years
and look forward to continuing to serve you as Judge of Floyd Superior #1.”
Judge Orth
Judge Orth is a member of the:
• National Judicial College
• American Judges Association
• National Association of Women Judges
• Floyd County Bar Association
• Indiana State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Indiana Board of Law Examiners Character and Fitness Reviewer
• American Justice Institute
• Community Awareness and Judiciary Committee (appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court)
Judge Orth and Superior Court are proud of their accomplishments:
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Superior Court has a new forensic program, the first of its kind in the
State. This program addresses the needs of those with mental health
issues, gets them properly diagnosed, out of the criminal justice system,
and onto a mental health track.
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In cooperation with the New Albany Floyd County School Corporation, she has
expanded the education of the judicial system to high school, middle and even
elementary school students.
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Superior Court has joined with Leadership Southern Indiana to bring the Indiana
Appellate Court to IU Southeast to hold oral arguments that will be open to the
public.
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She is working with Community Corrections to renovate a half way home for
women. A place where women can get back on their feet and reunited with their
children and families.
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She and her staff have even taken Spanish lessons.
Visit this site to learn about the current Superior Court under Judge Orth
http://www.floydcounty.in.gov/county%20offices/superiorcourt.htm
Judge Orth has volunteered in Floyd County her entire career, serving organizations including Leadership Southern Indiana and The Metro United Way, where she received a Service Appreciation Award. She has been named the City of New Albany’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year and received the 2006 Woman of Achievement Award from Business and Professional Women. She is a Faculty Judge for "We The People", a civil education program for Floyd County elementary, middle and high school students. She served as the 2006/2007 President of the Sherman Minton Inn of Court.
Judge Orth and her husband, Terry Becker, and met in their Freshman year of college and have been married over twenty years. They have a beautiful thirteen year old daughter Brandy.
Terry is a software engineer at Humana. He is the former
president and current board member of the Floyd County Extension Board. He is a
member of the New Albany Redevelopment Authority and President of the Democrat
Men’s Club.
Brandy loves soccer and is a member of the Net Surfers Soccer Club. She also
enjoys track, participating in plays, violin and, she is a “graduate” of Malysz
Daycare.
 Judge Orth, Terry, and Brandy and are all committed to helping
those in need. As a family, they have volunteered in New Orleans, after
Hurricane Katrina, redistributing food for over 12,000 families. They purchase
and deliver food, clothing and school supplies to families on the Navajo
Reservation in Arizona, volunteer in Guatemala bringing supplies and food to
native peoples ande contribute to and volunteer for many local organizations
such as Bridgepoint, the Center for Women and Families and LifeSpan.
Judge Orth and Terry through their example have taught Brandy
the importance of giving to the community and not just being a consumer.
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