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  • January 20, 2022 | Practice News
    U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks Assistant U.S. Attorney - Southern District (Fairview Heights)

    The U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in its Criminal Division to be located in Fairview Heights, IL. 

    Applicants must be United States citizens; submit to a background investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test; be registered for selective service, if applicable; have a J.D. Degree; have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience; and be active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

  • January 20, 2022 | Practice News
    U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks Assistant U.S. Attorney - Southern District (Fairview Heights)

    The U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in its Criminal Division to be located in Fairview Heights, IL. 

    Applicants must be United States citizens; submit to a background investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test; be registered for selective service, if applicable; have a J.D. Degree; have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience; and be active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

  • January 12, 2022 | Events | ISBA News
    Volunteer for the 2022 High School Mock Trial Invitational

    Volunteers are needed for the 2022 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which will be held virtually on March 11 to 13, 2022, via Zoom. 

     

    This program provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the Illinois courts. Participating students gain a better understanding of the justice system and improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to articulate in a reasoned, thoughtful manner.

     

  • January 10, 2022 | People
    Hon. Ralph S. Pearman 1929-2021

    The Honorable Ralph Stewart Pearman, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on November 20, 2021.

  • January 10, 2022 | People
    Christopher T. Tucker 1962-2021

    Christopher T. Tucker, LC, 59, of Saint Charles, Missouri, formerly of Girard, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, November 16, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  

  • January 10, 2022 | People
    Hon. George H. Nafziger 1936-2021

    Hon. George H. Nafziger, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his home. He was born February 22, 1936, in Springfield, the son of Elmer R. and Theresa (Carroll) Nafziger. He married Rita Gooch on March 13, 1965, and she survives.

  • January 10, 2022 | People
    Michael Vujovich 1948-2021

    Michael “Vuj” Vujovich, 73, of Petersburg, IL, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born in Forbach, France, on August 11, 1948, to Milonja and Hildegard (Boguschewski) Vujovich.

  • January 6, 2022 | Practice News
    Illinois Air National Guard - Deputy Staff Judge Advocate - Peoria

    The Illinois Air National Guard is accepting applications for a Deputy Staff Judge Advocate to be located in Peoria, IL. 

  • January 5, 2022 | People
    Richard A. Hollis 1932-2021

    Richard A. Hollis, 88, of Sherman, Il passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2021.

  • January 5, 2022 | People
    Paul A. Meints 1947-2021

    Paul A. Meints, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on December 6th. Paul was born in Quincy, Illinois to Arlene and Alvin Meints on May 11, 1947. He grew up in Golden, Illinois, and graduated from Central High School. Paul went on to study finance at Western Illinois University and earned his law degree from Valparaiso University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1971. Paul was proud of his military service and honored to be a veteran.