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Hertz says courthouse security will be reviewed in light of Texas shooting
Nick Wehrle, 17, of Alton passed through security swiftly on Thursday. His tennis shoes and gym clothes did not set off the metal detector, allowing him to pass through easily. A shooting Wednesday outside a Texas courthouse that left one person dead and three injured prompted Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz to question whether recent security enhancements here are sufficient. -
Pro Bono committee trains 23 attorneys at recent seminar
Crowder The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee on March 1 trained 23 attorneys to aid them in giving free legal advice at the Legal Advice Conference Center in the Law Library at the Madison County Courthouse. -
Albert-Fritz named 'Woman of the Year' by NAPW
Albert-Fritz Brighton attorney Mary Albert-Fritz has been named a "Woman of the Year" by the National Association of Professional Women. -
Attorneys Hunter and Johnson team up in new Godfrey practice
Johnson and Hunter Local attorneys Christopher B. Hunter and Emily J. Johnson have joined together to form Hunter & Johnson, P.C., located in Godfrey. -
Gori named 2012 Super Lawyer
Gori Gori Julian & Associates of Edwardsville announced that Randy Gori was selected for inclusion in 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers. -
Inherit the Wind
Hopkins The only salvage of redemption can be for my old friend Dunstan to admit that his call was a mistake, nothing was in fact irregular and fall on his sword in contrition. But this is not likely to happen and the dye may very well have been cast. -
Zupanci and Stufflebeam elected partners at HeplerBroom
Zupanci Attorneys Dede Zupanci and Patrick Stufflebeam have been elected partners of HeplerBroom LLC. Zupanci and Stufflebeam work in the Edwardsville office. -
Courthouse patrons no longer allowed to bring food, drink or cell phones into courthouse
Hertz Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz issues new order, preventing courthouse patrons from bringing food, drink or cell phones in to the courthouse. -
Madison County tightens courthouse security
Hertz Security has been tightened at the Madison County courthouse. -
Madison County to offer free legal advice on second and fourth Tuesdays
Spiegel The Madison County legal community will be offering free legal advice on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the law library at the Madison County Courthouse. -
Madison County honors lawyers who provide free legal services to those in need
Foster More than 150 Madison County lawyers provide hundreds of hours of free legal help each year to those unable to afford an attorney, according to Madison County Bar Association President Ron Foster. -
Local attorneys participating in September food drive
Area residents are encouraged to participate in a month-long food drive being sponsored by the Madison County Bar Association aimed at eliminating the shortage at local food pantries. -
Assistant state's attorney Ben Beyers tapped as associate judge
Beyers Madison County Assistant State's Attorney Ben Beyers has been selected to serve as an associate judge in the Third Judicial Circuit. -
Karmeier joins Madison County judges, attorneys in announcing mentoring program
Karmeier In announcing a new mentoring prorgram for young lawyers, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier on Wednesday remembered his early professional life and the lessons he learned from more experienced attorneys. -
Madison County Bar Association gathers for memorial to own
Bagpiper Marty Petrie plays a solemn rendition of "Amazing Grace" following eulogies given in honor of seven members of the Madison County Bar Association who passed away last year. They remembered a painter, a judge, an advocate for the poor, a real estate lawyer, scuba diver, a Missouri Tigers' fan, and "Zeke." -
Memorial service to be held Thursday for members of Madison County Bar Association
A memorial service will be held Thursday to remember members of the Madison County Bar Association who passed away in the last year. -
Granite City attorney is among seven laureates named to ISBA's Academy
Konzen Granite City attorney Leo H. Konzen, a partner at Lueders, Robertson & Konzen and a long-time resident of Granite City, is among seven exemplary Illinois attorneys who have been named Laureates of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). -
Semper ubi Sububi...Good bye, Lance
Lance Mallon For hosts of reasons, I do not text. I receive them, check them, and usually delete them. I also rarely have my cell with me, as it spends most of the time in the car or in the charger. As a consequence, I check overnight messages in the morning. Such was the case on Thursday morning November the 11th. -
Wood River attorney Lance Mallon dies
Mallon Wood River attorney Lance R. Mallon, 61, died today following a battle with lung cancer. -
Legal community joins fight for normal life waged in Madison County Veterans Court
Romani For some veterans returning from the fight overseas, the fight at home may be just as daunting if it involves run-ins with the law.