24 attorneys vie for seat on 17th Circuit bench - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

ROCKFORD — Twenty-four area lawyers have applied to become the 17th Judicial Circuit Court’s next judge.
The Administrative Office of Illinois Courts released a certified list Tuesday of people who have applied to fill the vacant associate judgeship:
Lawrence M. Bauer, Nicole L. Beran, Susan M. Brazas, Fredrick J. Brun, Richard M. Butera, Gregory E. Cox, Michael S. Drella, Mary J. Gaziano, John P. Giliberti, Patrick W. Hayes, Douglas R. Henry, James P. Hursh, Sasha S. Jonic, Mark T. Karner, Joseph B. Kosek, David J. Kurlinkus, Faye M. Lyon, Francis M. Martinez, Philip J. Nicolosi, Kerry F. Partridge, Charles J. Prorok, James C. Thompson, Paul R. Vella and Robert R. “Randy” Wilt.

The judges of the 17th Circuit are inviting written comments from all individuals and organizations regarding the candidates. Comments must be in letter format, signed — anonymous letters will not be accepted — and received by the chief judge no later than Jan. 21.
Send letters via U.S. mail to Chief Judge Janet R. Holmgren, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 W. State St. Room 215, Rockford, IL 61101. No faxes, hand-delivered or e-mailed letters will be accepted.
Letters will be placed in each candidate’s file. Direct contact with any circuit or associate judge regarding an individual’s candidacy is prohibited.

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