About Former Magistrate Judge Gammage
Andre Gammage’s well-rounded background allows him to bring understanding and objectivity to all sides of a conversation. His service as an attorney for both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as a judge, enables him to approach every case with empathy and equity.
Biography
Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Former Magistrate Judge Gammage attended South Bend public schools and graduated from John Adams High School. He obtained a bachelor’s degree and law degree from Valparaiso University.
Andre Gammage began his legal career as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for St. Joseph County, eventually expanding into roles such as Public Defender, Staff Attorney for the South Bend Human Rights Commission, Administrative Law Judge, and, beginning in 2013, Magistrate Judge for the St. Joseph Circuit Court in South Bend, Indiana. Throughout his judicial career, he presided over a variety of cases, such as family law, veterans’ cases, protective orders, and more. In 2025, Andre Gammage retired from the bench and returned to private practice, joining THK Law LLP as Of Counsel.
Beyond the courtroom, Andre Gammage is a faculty member of the National Judicial College of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame School of Law, where he teaches intensive trial advocacy and an expungement clinic.
Leadership and Committee Roles
- Domestic Relations Committee
- Judicial Education Committee
- Judicial Committee on Equality and Access to Justice in the Courts
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
- Board Member of the YMCA of Greater Michigan
- Moderator for the Group Violence Initiative
Honors and Awards
- Key to the City of South Bend, Indiana
- Commendation from the State of Alabama
- South Bend Police Department Life Saving Award
- Proclamation from Mayor Pete Buttigieg
- Faithful Community Leader Award
- Roland Kelly Award
- City of South Bend Drum Major Award
- Crutchfield Professional Excellence Award from the Notre Dame Black Law Students Association
- Indiana Latino Bar Association’s Pioneer Award
Mediation Approach
As a mediator, Former Magistrate Judge Gammage seeks to guide parties toward solutions that are not only legally sound but also sensitive to each party’s needs. His deep roots in the South Bend community, combined with his experience, integrity, and commitment to service, set him apart as a trusted partner in resolving disputes of all topics and magnitudes.
Andre Gammage is the proud father of four children—Austin, Valencia, Tre, and DeLorean—and grandfather to five grandchildren.
