Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton has announced that four finalists have been selected to fill the vacancies created by the election of Judge Dorothy F. French and Judge Ronald D. Sutter to circuit judge. From these names, the circuit judges will select two appointees by secret ballot:

• Anthony V. Coco
• Robert E. Douglas
• Thomas A. Else
• Alexander F. McGimpsey

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:

Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton is accepting applications for two anticipated vacancies resulting from the upcoming Nov. 2 election. The vacancies are anticipated to occur upon the elections of Associate Judges Dortohy F. French and Ronald D. Sutter, who are running unopposed in the general election for Circuit Judge. These vacancies are contingent upon certification by the Illinois Board of Elections of general election results declaring French and Sutter the winners. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2010. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, licensed to practice law in this state and a resident of DuPage County. Two original applications, submitted on prescribed application form, must be filed with:

• Cynthia Y. Cobbs, Director
• Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
• 3101 Old Jacksonville Road
• Springfield, IL, 62704-6488

Applications can be obtained from the Chief Judge's Office, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts or from the Supreme Court's website: www.state.il.us/court.

Robert G. Gibson was sworn in on Monday as a Circuit Court Judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court in Wheaton. He will assume his duties on Aug. 2. Mr. Gibson will be assigned to the Chancery Division where his call will consist of Forcible Entries, non-commercial foreclosures and other matters as assigned. Mr. Gibson graduated from the University of Illinois Law School in 1983. He was a partner with the law firm of Dommermuth, Brestal, Cobine and West for 27 years.