Governor Holcomb has appointed a new judge for St. Joseph County Superior Court.

Mark Telloyan practices law from his own firm in South Bend with a focus on bankruptcy cases. He also teaches at Notre Dame Law School, Grace College and Goshen College.

Before opening his own firm, Telloyan worked for the St. Joseph prosecutor’s office.

Since 2015, he has served on the St. Joseph County Council. He got his law degree from Notre Dame Law School.

Telloyan will fill the vacancy left by Judge Steven Hostettler who retired in September.