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Duebbert asks for judge outside St. Clair County to preside over malicious prosecution suit
BELLEVILLE – Former judge Ron Duebbert petitioned for an outside judge over his malicious prosecution suit against former state’s attorney Brendan Kelly, detectives, and prosecutors. -
Barberis is pro-gun, pro-life, pro- common sense
Like Reagan, John Barberis is not the choice of the political insiders. -
Mary Karmeier endorses Overstreet for Supreme Court
In 2004, I wholeheartedly supported my husband, Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier, when he ran for the Supreme Court of Illinois. -
Two conservatives on primary ballot for Illinois Supreme Court; How do they distinguish themselves?
One of the most consequential races on the March 17 primary ballot is the GOP contest between Fifth District Appellate Court Justices David Overstreet and John Barberis who seek to replace Republican Justice Lloyd Karmeier at the Illinois Supreme Court. -
In support of Barberis for Supreme Court
Often the most overlooked races on the ballot are the judicial races. -
Gori firm refiles Arkansas man’s meso claim in Madison County; Defendants include six already dismissed
EL DORADO, Ark. - Six companies that the Gori Law Firm sued in Madison County for the estate of Cleo Graves already defeated the estate's claims in Arkansas. -
Cook County voters warned against some judge candidates, encouraged to support others, by candidate ratings groups
The Illinois Civil Justice League particularly warned voters on two judicial candidates it considers to be "stalking horse candidates" on ballot to help "chosen" Democratic Party "insiders" -
ICJL releases judicial recommendations ahead of primary; Four in key local races are 'highly recommended'
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) released its list of voter recommendations, which it calls its “judicial scorecard,” for the 2020 primary races. -
Motorist accused of failing to appear in traffic court files class action over alleged improper notification
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist claims he received no proper notification prior to being convicted and fined in his absence by Madison County Circuit Court.William Rogers has filed suit against two county officials he claims are liable because at some point they handled money he handed over following his conviction and fine. -
Former State Rep. Kay endorses Overstreet
Primary races are often not taken seriously. The Supreme Court race in the 5th Judicial District, pitting John Barberis against David Overstreet, will decide who will face the Democrat nominee to succeed retiring Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier. This race is important. -
Endorsements stacking up for GOP contenders in race for Illinois Supreme Court
How much will endorsements matter in the Republican primary for a seat at the Illinois Supreme Court? -
IL SC orders appellate court to hear question on punitive damages in legal malpractice suit
The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered the Fifth District Appellate Court to hear an appeal from a St. Louis law firm and two attorneys on the question of whether or not punitive damages are recoverable in a legal malpractice suit. -
Fifth District QA: Boie - 'I will follow the law... fairly, impartially'
In November, voters in the 37 southern-most Illinois counties will elect a replacement for retired Justice Melissa Chapman, a Democrat who served at the Fifth District Appellate Court from 2001 until October 2019. -
Lawyer for IT director says Sheriff Lakin is in contempt for continuing closed investigation
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Sheriff John Lakin allegedly violated a court order by continuing an investigation of the county administration, information technology director Rob Dorman alleged on March 2. -
'Trailblazer:' Charles Freeman, first African American IL Supreme Court justice, dies
Former Ill. Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Freeman was rememberd for his deep impact on Illinois' law and its courts over six decades; for his work as a "trailblazer;" and for his devotion to his family. -
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Attorney John Fogarty Receives Unanimous Decision from Illinois Supreme Court
Clark Hill attorney John Fogarty, counsel for the Committee to Oppose the Retroactive Term Limits Referendum, recently received a unanimous decision after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld an Illinois term limit statute for local officeholders that will allow Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson to stay in office and ultimately to run for re-election. -
Suspects arrested by fake police sue in federal court; Madison County had similar force til Court shut it down
CHICAGO – Three men whose arrests by fake police resulted in years behind bars have sued LaSalle County and former state’s attorney Brian Towne. -
Judge orders record in Cates' traffic case at circuit clerk's office be corrected
St. Clair County Associate Judge Elaine LeChien ordered the Circuit Clerk's office to correct a document in the June 21 traffic incident case of Appellate Justice Judy Cates. -
Overstreet and Cates highly recommended in ISBA judicial evaluation; Critic of process, Barberis, not recommended
Fifth District Appellate Court Justices David Overstreet and Judy Cates were rated "highly recommended" in the Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluation released this week.