
About Trampas
Trampas Whalin, a Conservative Republican, is running for Hamilton County Superior Court 4 in the May 5, 2026 Republican Primary. A lifelong public servant, Whalin has dedicated his legal career to the people of Hamilton County. He began practicing at Adler Law Office in Noblesville after graduating with honors from IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2010.
Today, he leads Whalin Legal, where he practices both criminal and civil law. Over the last 15 years, Trampas has served each of the areas of law that Superior Court 4 primarily handles - Criminal Law, Family Law, and Small Claims.
Whalin’s deep legal experience is matched by his community leadership. He is Vice President of the Hamilton County Bar Association, serves on the Community Corrections Advisory Board, and is active in the Indiana State Bar and Public Defender Council—underscoring his commitment to fair, accessible justice.
Outside the courtroom, Whalin has served twice as President of Noblesville Elks Lodge #576 and now chairs the Indiana Elks Endowment Fund for Cancer Research. He also mentors future leaders through Sigma Nu Fraternity.
Trampas Whalin is ready to bring his values, experience, and leadership to Superior Court 4.

The Three Principles That Will Shape Whalin’s Approach on the Bench
QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS
BAR ADMISSIONS
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J.D., Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis
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With Honors
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B.S. Criminal Justice and Criminology, Ball State University
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With Honors
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Hamilton County Bar Association
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Vice President (2024- Present)
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Secretary (Former - 2022-2023)
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Treasurer (Former - 2020-2021)
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Member (2010 - Present)
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Indiana Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024)
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Indiana Public Defender Council
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Indiana State Bar Association
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Indianapolis Bar Association
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Sigma Nu Fraternity
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Lifelong member, serving in alumni advisory capacities with a focus on developing tomorrow's ethical leaders.
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Noblesville Elks 576
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President 2021-22
President 2022-23
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Indiana Elks Association
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​State Resolutions Chairman
Chairman, Indiana Elks Endowment Fund benefiting Cancer Research
President of West Central District 2024-2025
Vice President of West Central District 2023-2024
West Central District Deputy Delegate to National President 2025-Present
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Noblesville Men's Fifty Club
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Member​
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Indiana State Bar
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United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana




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The Committee to Elect Trampas Whalin
PO Box 142
Noblesville, IN 46061




