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Retention panel selected for Magistrate Judge Frazier
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has announced the appointment of a merit retention panel for the purpose of examining the retention of U.S. Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier, whose current term expires May 7, 2011. -
Williams to replace Proud as federal magistrate
Stephen Williams, an assistant federal public defender for the Southern District of Illinois has been chosen as the district's newest federal magistrate. -
Karmeier to administer oath to 94 new lawyers
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will preside and administer the attorney's oath when 94 new lawyers are admitted to practice in ceremonies in Carbondale on Nov. 5. -
Fairness hearing in disputed class action settlement restarts July 15
Stack A class action fairness hearing that was halted in May by Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack because his "brain hurt," will resume Wednesday as a class member in a competing suit attempts to block the settlement. -
Clerk Costa to retire from Fifth District
Justice Karmeier Louis Costa, clerk of the Fifth District Appellate Court, is retiring June 30 after more than 20 years on the job. -
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen names partner and adds four attorneys
Timmerwilke The law firm of Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen announces that Charles E. Timmerwilke has become a partner in its Rockford office. -
Attorney Brian Lambert joins Sivia as associate
Attorney Brian J. Lambert joined the law firm of Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. on Jan. 2 as an associate. -
Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard hires new associates
Akram Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C. announces the hiring of four new associates, Raven J. Akram, Fibbens A. Koranteng, Jesse Rochman and Michael S. Smith. -
Glen Carbon attorney elected ISBA treasurer
Dennis Orsey Attorney Dennis J. Orsey of Glen Carbon has been elected treasurer of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) by its 25-member Board of Governors. -
Cordell & Cordell opens offices in Edwardsville and Belleville
Cordell & Cordell, P.C., announced the closing of its Fairview Heights office and the opening of its new offices in Edwardsville and Belleville, according to Joseph Cordell, principal partner. -
Karmeier to administer oath to new attorneys
Justice Karmeier pictured during a swearing-in ceremony for attorneys in May 2006 in Collinsville. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will preside and administer the attorney's oath when 105 new lawyers are admitted to practice in ceremonies in Carbondale on Thursday, Nov. 8. -
Law student with dyslexia and low 'grape' point average sues SIU for $1.5 million
A white female law student whose first year grades precluded a second year invitation, claims Southern Illinois University School of Law discriminated against her because she suffers from "Attention Span Deficit Disorder." -
Fifth Judicial District fall bar swearing-in set Nov. 8
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier has announced that the Fifth Judicial District's fall bar admission ceremony for new lawyers will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale. -
Wexstten named to appellate court vacancy
Wexstten Second Judicial Circuit Judge James M. Wexstten will fill the vacancy created by the untimely death of Justice Terrence J. Hopkins, the Illinois Supreme Court announced today. -
Bradley named partner at Knapp, Ohl & Green
Elizabeth A. Bradley has been named a partner in the Madison County law firm, Knapp, Ohl & Green. -
Paul Evans to run for circuit judge in St. Clair County
Paul Evans, 45, an O'Fallon general practice attorney, announced Friday that he will run for circuit judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit in November 2006. -
QA with Judge LeChien: 'Behind' the scenes
Judge LeChien Editor's note: The following is a conversation with St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Robert LeChien about legal reform, politics and judicial qualifications. In a lighter moment, he describes one of the benefits of wearing a robe to work. -
McGlynn and Spomer named to appellate court
Belleville attorney Stephen McGlynn has been named appellate judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy that will be left by Judge Clyde Kuehn, whose temporary assignment ends July 7. -
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