19th Circuit seeks judicial applicants in Lake County

Applications are being accepted for an associate judge's post in the 19th Judicial Circuit that became open with the appointment of Christopher R. Stride to circuit judge. Stride replaces Judge John T. Phillips, who has retired.

Any U.S. citizen licensed to practice law in Illinois and a resident of the 19th Judicial Circuit may apply electronically by using the form at the Illinois Supreme Court's website, www.illinoiscourts.gov. If unable to apply electronically, an applicant must submit two signed originals of the application with Michael J. Tardy, director, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 3101 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL 62704-6488. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 22.

An application form can be obtained from the 19th Judicial Circuit's Chief Judge's Office, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, or from the Illinois Supreme Court website.