Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton released the names of people who have applied for the Office of Associate Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit of Illinois, DuPage County. Two vacancies were created by the election of Associate Judges Dorothy F. French and Ronald D. Sutter as Circuit Judges. As part of the review process of applicants for the Office of Associate Judge, Chief Judge Culliton invites public comment by letter. All letters must be received on or before Nov. 30, 2010. Comments should be addressed to:

• Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton
• 18th Judicial Circuit Court
• 505 N. County Farm Road, Room 2015
• Wheaton, Illinois 60187

The unofficial list of applicants:

• Audriana T. Anderson
• Alan J. Brinkmeier
• Anthony V. Coco
• Kimberly A. Davis
• Mary E. Dickson
• Robert E. Douglas
• Thomas A. Else
• Nicholas J. Galasso
• Scott M. Hardek
• John P. Kelly
• MIchael R. Konewko
• Ann M. Lampariello-Perez
• Jeffrey S. MacKay
• Frank J. Markov, Jr.
• Sean M. McCumber
• Robert S. McDonough
• Alexander F. McGimpsey, III
• John P. McTigue
• Ronald D. Menna, Jr.
• Brian N. Nigohosian
• James D. Orel
• John J. Pcolinski, Jr.
• Thomas P. Rice
• Charles A. Rohde
• Lawrence A. Stein
• Neal F. Thompson
• Kim L. Ward