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April 4, 2024
Chief Judge Stephen A. Stobbs is pleased to announce that the Illinois Supreme Court has authorized the Third Judicial Circuit Court to post a notice for an associate judge vacancy. Read More>>
Madison County Judges Go To School Day
February 27, 2024
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Circuit Judges Amy Maher, Amy Sholar and Associate Judges Veronica Armouti, Andrew Carruthers, Angela Donohoo, and Justin Zimmerman of the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, IL participated in the second annual Judges Go to School Day on Monday, February 12, 2024. Read More>>
Law Librarian Selected as Member of Illinois Supreme Court Forms Committee
January 24, 2024
The Madison County Circuit Court's Law Librarian and Pro Bono Coordinator, Angela Wille, has been selected to be a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice's Form Committee. Read More..>>
Chief Judge Stobbs Receives IDC Distinguished Service Award
October 12, 2023
Chief Judge Stobbs and Tracy Stevenson
Third Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs received the IDC (Illinois Defense Counsel) Distinguished Service Award for his years of service to the citizens of Illinois. Read More..>>
Associate Judge Reappointments
June 8, 2023
Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs announced today that, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 39(c), the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts have tabulated the results of the reappointment ballots for associate judges of the Third Judicial Circuit for the term commencing July 1, 2023. Read More..>>
Madison County Judges Go to School Day
February 15, 2023
Circuit Judge Amy Maher
Associate Judge Veronica Armouti
Associate Judge Justin Zimmerman
Circuit Judge Amy Maher and Associate Judges Veronica Armouti and Justin Zimmerman of the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, IL participated in the first annual Judges Go to School Day on Monday, February 13, 2023. Read More>>
Associate Judge Maureen Schuette Reappointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee
January 30, 2023
Associate Judge Maureen Schuette of the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, IL was reappointed as a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee for a term commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2025. Read More>>
Madison County Held Adoption Day
January 9, 2023
On Friday, December 30, 2022 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm the Madison County Circuit Court held an Adoption Day. Thirty-eight children were adopted into thirty-one families. There are many children in foster care who wait three or more years before being adopted. Read More>>
Emily Johnson Nielsen and Justin S. Zimmerman are elected to fill Associate Judge Vacancies
January 4, 2023
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On behalf of the Circuit Judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, Chief Judge Stephen A. Stobbs announced that Emily Johnson Nielsen and Justin S. Zimmerman were elected to fill the Associate Judge vacancies in the Third Judicial Circuit. Read More>>
Circuit Judge Steve Stobbs Elected Chief Judge
November 15, 2022
Retiring Chief Judge William A. Mudge announced today that Circuit Judge Steve Stobbs has been selected to serve as the next Chief Judge for a two-year term. Read More>>
Notice of Two Associate Judge Vacancies
November 15, 2022
In accordance with the Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39, as Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit of Illinois, I do hereby give notice to the members of the Bar that two vacancies exist for the position of Associate Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit. Read More>>
Judge Veronica Armouti Attended a National Judicial College Conference in Seoul, South Korea
October 26, 2022
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rmouti attended Judicial Renaissance II, a conference of The National Judicial College in Seoul, South Korea from September 19-22, 2022.Judges engaged with experts from the arts, humanities, and science to better understand the context of the legal system and judges’ place within it. During Judicial Renaissance, judges rediscovered... read more
Pro Bono Committee Meets to Explore and Expand Pro Bono Services
August 11, 2022
The Third Judicial Pro Bono Committee met in person earlier this year for the first time since 2020. Committee members were excited to share with the group their successes over the last quarter and plan future projects and events. Read More>>
Judges Help Students Prepare for the School Year
August 10, 2022
Judge Martin Mengarelli and Judge Maureen Schuette from the Third Judicial Circuit coordinated efforts in the circuit to participate in a statewide initiative sponsored by the Illinois Conference of Chief Judges and the Illinois Judges Association to help a local organization's students prepare for success in the 2022-2023 school year. Read More>>
Judge Veronica Armouti Elected To Judges Association Board
June 13, 2022
Third Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Veronica Armouti was elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Judges Association at the annual meeting held on June 3, 2022. Judge Armouti will serve a three year term. There are approximately 50 members of the Board of Directors. Read More >>
Local Judges to Speak at Judicial Education Conference
March 31, 2022
Third Judicial Circuit Judge Sarah Smith, Circuit Judge Amy Maher, and Circuit Associate Judge Veronica Armouti were selected as Education Faculty for both sessions of the 2022 week long Judicial Education Conference taking place on April 4-8 and June 13-17, 2022 in Lombard, Illinois. Read More..>>
Pro Bono Committee Provided Free Legal Services to Over 3,500 Residents
December 8, 2021
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee is pleased to announce a number of updates from their work with the court and public over the last year. The Committee is made up of judges, court staff, legal aid providers, and lawyers from a variety of different practice areas who meet quarterly to organize opportunities for continuing education and free or reduced cost legal assistance to the public. Read More..>>
Third Judicial Circuit Mask Requirement
August 6, 2021
Chief Judge William A. Mudge entered an Administrative order, effective August 9, 2021, which requires all individuals to wear masks in all public indoor spaces in Madison County Courthouses, regardless of vaccination status. Read More..>>
Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant Related to Eviction Mediations
July 27, 2021
The Third Judicial Circuit is pleased to announce they are recipients of a grant from the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice. The grant will help with the development of an Eviction Mediation Program to help mitigate the anticipated surge of evictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic fallout. Read More..>>
Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant Award
July 23, 2021
The Third Judicial Circuit is pleased to announce they are recipients of a grant from the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice. The grant will allow the continued funding of two part-time positions dedicated to assisting at the Order of Protection and Stalking and Civil No Contact dockets. Read More..>>
Masks not required for the fully vaccinated in Madison County Courthouses
May 28, 2021
Chief Circuit Judge William A. Mudge announced that effective June 1, 2021, masks remain required for individuals entering Madison County Courthouses unless they have been fully vaccinated. Read More >>
Judge Mudge Re-Elected Chief Circuit Judge
April 6, 2021
On April 5, 2021, Chief Circuit Judge William A. Mudge was unanimously elected by his fellow Circuit Judges as Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit for another two year term. Read More..>>
Fitz the Madison County Courthouse Facility Dog Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
March 19, 2021
Fitz, the Madison County Courthouse facility dog, is celebrating his second year anniversary with the courthouse. He is a highly trained, beautiful, furry, four legged, four year old English Labrador Retriever. Read More..>>
Madison County Legal Advice Clinic Resumes Services
March 12, 2021
Chief Judge William Mudge is excited to announce that the Madison County Legal Advice Clinic will begin a resumption of their services on March 15th. The Legal Advice Clinic, formerly held solely in the Madison County Law LIbrary, will now be offered in a virtual format. Read More..>>
Angela P. Donohoo and Ronald S. Motil elected to fill Associate Judge Vacancies
January 29, 2021
On behalf of the Circuit Judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, Chief Judge William A. Mudge announced that Angela P. Donohoo and Ronald S. Motil were elected to fill the Associate Judge vacancies in the Third Judicial Circuit...Read More>>
Legal Services for Veterans
November 10, 2020
As Veterans' Day quickly approaches, the Third Judicial Pro Bono Committee wants to share with our veterans the legal services available to them...Read More>>
Circuit Judges Appoint Mary N. Copeland as Chief Public Defender
November 9, 2020
Mary Copeland has been appointed as the next Madison County Chief Public Defender, succeeding John Rekowski, who is retiring at the end of the month. Copeland, 45, was appointed to the position by a vote of the circuit court judges...Read More>>
Court Celebrates Fitz' First Gotcha Day
March 9, 2020
The Madison County Courthouse welcomed a new addition to the court almost one year ago, a beautiful male Labrador Retriever, Fitz. The highly trained facility dog has been hard at work lending emotional support to kids and adults within our courts over the last year and we look forward to celebrating his contributions. Chief Judge William Mudge welcomes the public to celrbate Fitz' first "Gotcha Day" on Friday, March 27th at 2:00 p.m. in the Madison County Courthouse. Read More..>>
Judge Jumper Presents to Student Athlete Leadership Team
November 25, 2019
Madison County Associate Judge Ryan Jumper spoke on Monday, November 18, 2019 to 7th and 8th graders who are members of the Student Athlete Leadership Team at Liberty Middle School in Edwardsville. Using photos and newspaper headlines, Judge Jumper's presentation brought the students on a photo journey of his time as a student and athlete growing up in Edwardsville. Read More..>>
Madison County Pilot Family Law Mediation Grant
November 20, 2019
The Third Judicial Circuit is please to announce that they are the recipients of a grant from the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice. The grant funds will be used to create and facilitate a pilot family law mediation program for divorce and family cases involving two self-represented litigants each month. Read More..>>
Madison County to Participate in its Fourth National Adoption Day
October 28, 2019
On Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM the Madison County Circuit Court will participate in National Adoption Day for the fourth consecutive year. On this day, there will be an unprecedented number of courts and communities in all 50 states coming together to finalize thousands of adoptions of children currently in foster case. Read More..>>
Madison County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center Expand Hours
June 27, 2019
The Madison County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center recently expanded their hours to make staff available over the lunch hour from 12 -1 pm. Located in the basement of the Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville, the Law Library has been in its current location since 1994. Read More..>>
Free Legal Appointments Help Self-Represented Litigants
April 1, 2019
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announces that volunteer lawyers provided appointments for 30 members of the public who have limited incomes and who do not have attorneys during the 1st quarter of 2019. This project is one of the many programs overseen by the committee. Read More..>>
Child Abuse Prevention Month and Wear Blue Day
March 26, 2019
Child Abuse Prevention Month has been observed each April since the first presidential proclamation in 1983. Every year, millions of Americans participate in public awareness events to celebrate childhood and raise a awareness that all children deserve to grow up in happy, healthy environments. Read More..>>
Fitz the Madison County Courthouse Facility Dog
March 22, 2019
The Madison County Courthouse will be receiving a new addition soon. Fitz, a highly trained facility dog will be a welcome addition at the Madison County Courthouse and in the courts. Chief Judge Hylla, Associate Judge Maureen Schuette, and Circuit Judge David Dugan have been working on making this a reality for the last year. Read More..>>
Free Legal Appointments Help Self-Represented Litigants
January 3, 2019
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announces that volunteer lawyers provided appointments for 26 members of the public who have limited incomes and who do not have attorneys during the 4th quarter of 2018. This project is one of the many programs overseen by the committee. Read More..>>
Notice of Associate Judge Vacancy
December 6, 2018
In accordance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39, as Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit of Illinois, I do hereby give notice to the members of the Bar that a vacancy exists in the Office of Associate Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit, occasioned by the Honorable Sarah D. Smith being elected as Circuit Judge, effective December 3, 2018. Read More..>>
Madison County to Participate in its Third National Adoption Day
October 26, 2018
On Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm the Madison County Circuit Court will participate in National Adoption Day for the third consecutive year. On this day, there will be an unprecedented number of courts and communities in all 50 states coming together to finalize thousands of adoptions of children currently in foster care. Read More..>>
Judge David Hylla Appointed to Illinois Judicial Conference
October 24, 2018
The Supreme Court of Illinois has named Third Judicial Circuit Chief Judge David Hylla to the Illinois Judicial Conference. The new 29-member committee will create the first-ever Strategic Agenda for the Illinois Judicial Branch. Read More..>>
Free Legal Services for Bond County Residents
October 22, 2018
The Third Judicial Circuit is excited to announce that once again free legal services will be available to residents of Bond County at the courthouse in Greenville on November 5, 2018 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Read More..>>
Free Legal Services for Veterans
October 22, 2018
Chief Judge David A. Hylla and the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announce a number of pro bono legal services available to veterans as Veterans’ Day approaches. Read More..>>
Pro Bono Week Celebration and Recognition of Volunteer Attorneys Planned
October 9, 2018
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will recognize the Tenth Annual National Celebration of Pro Bono Week and celebrate the Madison County attorneys who have provided free legal advice, free legal education, and handled mediations and other court appointments without charge through the court's programs. Pro Bono week is October 21-27, 2018, and a recognition luncheon will be held at the LecClaire Room in Edwardsville on Tuesday, October 23rd beginning at 11:45...Read More.. >>
Criminal Justice Center to Unveil Famous Lincoln Portrait
September 18, 2018
The Third Judicial Circuit will unveil a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph at the criminal Justice Center (CJC) in Madison County. The ceremony will take place on October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at the CJC, 509 Ramey St., Edwardsville, IL. The public is invited to attend the event. Read More..>>
Updates from the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
September 13, 2018
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee is excited to announce new subcommittee chairs and the creation of a new subcommittee. The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee members are judges, lawyers from several disciplines, the law librarian and self-help personnel, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, Catholic Charities Legal Assistance, and the Public Interest Law Initiative. The subcommittee chairs coordinate continuing legal education speakers and encourage attorneys from many legal areas to participate in pro bono efforts. Read More..>>
Madison County Receives Juvenile Court Improvement Grant
September 12, 2018
Third Circuit Chief Judge David Hylla announces that Madison County has been awarded a Court Improvement Program grant by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to improve its juvenile court programs under the guidance of Judge Martin Mengarelli, the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge. Read More..>>
Law Library Ribbon Cutting and Open House
August 10, 2018
Third Circuit Chief Judge David Hylla and the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee invite everyone to the Law Library’s Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, August 29 at 11:00 am in the lower level of the courthouse at 155 North Main Street in Edwardsville. The Law Library has recently been remodeled. Read More..>>
Free Legal Appointments Help Self-Represented Litigants
July 17, 2018
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announces that volunteer lawyers provided appointments for 34 members of the public who are on limited incomes and who do not have attorneys during the 2nd quarter of 2018. This project is one of the many programs overseen by the committee. Read More...>>
Judge Schuette Awarded Judicial Scholarship
April 26, 2018
Third Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Maureen Schuette was chosen over many nominees from around the state by Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier and Director Marcia Meis of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to receive a scholarship to the National Judicial College during 2018. Read More..>>
Legal Advice Clinic Provides Free Services
April 24, 2018
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announces that the free legal appointment services that were started in 2011 continue to be helpful to the public. During the first qarter of 2018, Madison County lawyers provided free legal appointments to 38 local residents with limited incomes in the Madison County Law LIbrary located in the lower level of the courthouse at 155 North Main Street in Edwardsville. Read More...>>
Child Abuse Prevention Month Presentation
March 27, 2018
The Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council is partnering with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to hold a public forum and press conference on Friday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville. Read More..>>
Notice of Associate Judge Vacancy
January 19, 2018
Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39 the Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit has received authorization to post notice of vacancy for associate judge...Read More..>>
Notice of Associate Judge Vacancy
January 19, 2018
Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39 the Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit has received authorization to post notice of vacancy for associate judge...Read More..>>
Madison County to Participate in National Adoption Date
October 26, 2017
On Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM the Madison County Circuit Court will participate in National Adoption Day. This is the day where an unprecedented number of courts and communities in all 50 states come together to finalize thousands of adoptions of children from foster care. Read More..>>
Chief Judge David Hylla Named New Chair of the Conference of Chief Judges
October 26, 2017
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced that Chief Judge David Hylla of the Third Judicial Circuit has been named the New chair of the Conference of Chief Judges, effective January 1, 2018. Chief Judge Hylla will take over leadership from current Conference Chair Chief Judge Joseph McGraw of the 17th Judicial Circuit. Read More...>>
Domestic Violence Service at Alton Memorial Hospital on October 18
October 11, 2017
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and for the past thirteen years, the Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council has collaborated with Alton Memorial Hospital in presenting a Memorial Service about domestic violence victims and their families. The service will be held in the Chapel at Alton Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 18 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Read More...>>
Madison County Drug Court and Mental Health Court Earn Certification
August 22, 2017
The Third Judicial Circuit Court is pleased to announce that two of its problem-solving courts have been approved for Certification by the Illinois Supreme Court for the next three years. Both the Madison County Drug Court and the Madison County Mental Health Court were reviewed as part of the Illinois Supreme Court's certification program...Read More>>
Attorneys Provide Free Legal Appointments
July 19, 2017
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee is pleased to announce that twenty attorneys provided free legal appointments during the months of April, May and June in the Legal Advice Clinic in the Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville. The appointments were provided as part of the volunteer efforts that members of the Madison County Bar Association offer to the public...Read More>>
High School Students Intern with Local Lawyers
July 6, 2017
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee coordinated the annual Madison County Intern Program placing local high school students in area law firms for the month of June to allow students to observe and experience different employment opportunities in the legal field and to better understand how the legal system works...read more>>
Local Judges to Speak at Seminar
May 10, 2017
Third Judicial Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder and Twentieth Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Thomas Cannady will present a session on "Illinois Professionalism & Ethics - View from the Bench" at a Best Practices seminar presented by the United States Arbitration & Mediation (USA&M) dispute resolution group on May 19th...Read More>>
Judge Sarah Smith Certified as First Illinois National Guard Military Judge
May 10, 2017
The Illinois Judges Association is proud to announce that Third Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Sarah D. Smith recently returned from three weeks in Charlottesville Virginia where she graduated form the 60th Military Judge Courts...Read More>>
Madison County Lawyers Provide Help
April 17, 2017
The Third Judicial CIrcuit Pro Bono Committee continues to offer help to low income members of this community. The committee sponsors a Legal Advice Clinic where volunteer attorneys provide free legal appointments; it also offers assistance in real estate matters, and services exist for veterans..Read More>>
Kick-Off Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 20, 2017
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and, once again, the third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council is partnering with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois and DCFS to hold a public forum and press conference at the Madison County Administration Building, 157 North Main Street in Edwardsville on Friday, March 31st at 10:00 a.m.The groups recognize this awareness month by doing everything possible to emphasize the need to care about and actively support children and families..Read More>>
Pro Bono Appointments and Legal Help Continues
February 2, 2017
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and the Madison County Bar Association continued their efforts in the fourth quarter of 2016. "The entire county owes them a debt of gratitude," stated Judge Barb Crowder, Chair of the Third Circuit Pro Bono group. Free legal appointments were provided in the Law Library, veterans were given appointments for Vetera's Day, and volunteers assisted in family divison...Read More »
National Adoption Day
November 10, 2016
On Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM the Madison County Circuit Court will participate in National Adoption Day. There are many children in foster care who wait three or more years before being adopted. Three years is a very long time in a child’s life. Another sad fact is one in five children will “age out” of foster care without ever being adopted.....Read More »
Free Legal Appointments for Veterans
October 5, 2016
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee is proud to once again announce two days of free legal appointments will be provided to Veterans in honor of Veterans' Day and in gratitude for their service. This year, the thirty- minute appointments will be provided on November 10 and November 15, 2016.....Read More »
Free Real Estate Clinic Expands Appointments
February 16, 2016
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee has decided to expand the guidelines for individuals who may receive advice and assistance at the free real estate clinic appointments held in the Madison County Law Library. The Committee met in January 2016 and durings its review of the 2015 programs determined that the clinic should be made available to individuals earning up to the same levels as those who qualify for legal services through Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation which is 200% of the proverty level...Read More »
Community Leaders Join Together to Alleviate Taxpayer Burden by Creating Accountability Court
December 7, 2015
Chief Judge Dave Hylla today announced the inception of Madison County’s first Accountability Court. The Madison County Accountability Court will assist parents who are willing to pay child support but unable to fulfill their obligation due to certain common barriers to employment and financial stability. The Madison County Accountability Court will ...Read More »
Dining in History Celebrates Madison County Court House 100th Birthday
October 8, 2015
The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) will celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Madison County Courthouse at its Annual Dining in History event on Sunday, Nov 8, in the rotunda of the Madison County Court House. The event will feature a presentation from the Circuit Judges and the Madison County Bar Association. The featured speaker for the evening, Circuit Clerk Mark Von Nida, will also entertain guests with stories of “Madison County Mysteries and Court Room Drama.” Courtrooms will be open to the public so visitors can observe the beautiful craftsmanship of the century old building.....Read More »
Family Violence Prevention Council Involved in Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 7, 2015
The Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council is actively involved in National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urges all members of the community to recognize and support the events and work of the Family Violence Coordinating Councils that exist in each judicial circuit in the State of Illinois. October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1987. All branches of government recognize the importance of protecting survivors of domestic abuse and holding abusers accountable. This month is designed to celebrate the progress made in education and services to combat domestic abuse and violence...Read More »
High School Students Intern with Local Lawyers
August 31, 2015
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee coordinated the annual Madison County Intern Program placing local high school students in area law firms for one month in the summer to allow students to observe and experience different employment opportunities..... Read more »
Free Legal Appointments Provided
August 25, 2015
Free legal appointments at the Madison County Law Library continue to be a success. The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono committee notes that 25 attorneys volunteered to provide the free appointments to low-income residents during the second quarter of 2015. The Legal Advice Clinic was created by the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and the Madison County Bar Association. Circuit Judge Barb Crowder is the Chair of the committee. The goal is to provide legal information... Read More »
Madison and Bond County Courts to Conduct Survey to Evaluate Access and Confidence in Court System
April 9, 2015
Chief Judge David A. Hylla will implement a survey that will ask court users to give input on their personal experiences with their local court system. The term “court user” applies to all courthouse users including attorneys, visitors, litigants, students, media, and the public. Read more »
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 19, 2015
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and, once again, we are celebrating this month by doing everything we can do to transform our communities into places that care about, and actively support, children and families. On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council and Prevent Child Abuse Illinois will hold a press conference at the Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville, Illinois to launch Child Abuse Prevention Month 2015. Read more »
Tanja Cook Receives 2014 Pro Bono Award
November 6, 2014
Chief Judge David Hylla presented the 2014 Pro Bono Service Award to Tanja Cook, an attorney with Lueders, Robertson & Konzen, at the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Recognition Luncheon held October 21, 2014. The luncheon was held at the LeClaire room in Edwardsville. Over… Read more »
Veterans Legal Assistance Programs Announced
October 16, 2014
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and the Veterans Assistance Commission are excited to announce the creation of the Third Circuit Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP). The Veterans Assistance Commission has secured short-term limited funds to allow it to pay a reduced fee to… Read more »
PRO BONO WEEK CELEBRATION AND RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS PLANNED
October 9, 2014
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will recognize National Pro Bono Week and celebrate the attorneys who have provided free legal advice, free legal education, and those who have handled mediations and other court appointments without charge through the court’s programs. Pro Bono week… Read more »
Circuit Judges Appoint Martin J. Mengarelli an Associate Judge
September 30, 2014
On behalf of the Circuit Judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, Third Circuit Chief Judge David A. Hylla announces the appointment of Martin J. Mengarelli as an Associate Judge to replace Keith Jensen, who resigned effective August 31, 2014. Martin Mengarelli earned his Law Degree… Read more »
High School Interns with Local Lawyers
August 27, 2014
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee coordinated the annual Madison County Intern Program placing local high school students in area law firms for three weeks to allow students to observe and experience different employment opportunities in the legal field and to better understand how… Read more»
Mahoney Appointed to Supreme Court Access to Justice Committee
August 25, 2014
Third Judicial Circuit Chief Judge David Hylla announced that Betsy Mahoney, Madison County Law Librarian and the Pro Bono Coordinator for the Third Circuit Pro Bono Committee, has been appointed to the Court Guidance and Training Committee of the Illinois Supreme Court’s Access to Justice… Read more »
Veterans’ Amensty Day September 12, 2014
The Third Circuit Pro Bono Committee, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Veterans’ Assistance Commission have coordinated an Amnesty Day for any veteran who has a traffic, misdemeanor, ordinance or felony warrant to appear and have the warrant set aside on Friday, September… Read more »
Pro Bono Committee Provides Additional Programs
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee continues to provide free legal appointments to Madison County residents of limited means, who do not have attorneys, in the Law Library at the Edwardsville Courthouse. The committee announces it is adding additional programs to train attorneys to… Read more »
Illinois Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Foreclosure Mediation Court Rule – Mediation Program is now Mandatory
July 2, 2014
Chief Judge David Hylla has announced that the Illinois Supreme Court has approved an Amended Rule for the Madison County Foreclosure Mediation Program making the program mandatory for all homeowners facing foreclosure. The new rule will go into effect on July 1, 2014. The Madison… Read more »
Circuit Judges Appoint Philip B. Alfeld an Associate Judge
June 3, 2014
On behalf of the Circuit Judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, Third Circuit Chief Judge David A. Hylla announces the appointment of Philip B. Alfeld as an Associate Judge to replace Dean Sweet, who retired effective May 30, 2014. Philp Alfeld earned his Law Degree… Read more »