💕 Love is in the air at the 19thCircuitIL 💕 34 weddings were performed this afternoon by six Associate Judges! Congratulations to all of the beautiful couples and Happy Valentine’s Day.

The 19thCircuitIL will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Court will resume regular hours on Tuesday, February 18th. Lake County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Illinois Judges Association Illinois Supreme Court

19thCircuitIL Facility Dog, Desi and Lake County Public Defender's comfort dog, Simba have been hard at work at the Depke Juvenile this week. Desi and Simba have met with children as well as provide support during court hearings. How PAW-some is this duo? Lake County IL Gov

WELCOME to the 19thCircuitIL newest employees, February hires: Belinda, Probation Officer with the Adult Bryan, Probation Officer with the Adult Antonio, Juvenile Counselor with Detention Visit: tinyurl.com/5n72ewbv for available opportunities.

JUDGES OF THE 19thCircuitIL VISITED SCHOOLS AS PART OF THE Illinois Judges Association READING PROJECT The IJA “Page It Forward” program is intended for children in grades K-4 to encourage reading appreciation, value, and enjoyment. To continue reading: tinyurl.com/4unvf6za

On April 29th, @19thcircuitil Judge Betar visited NAVSTA Great Lakes to judge the @usnavyjagcorps officers' mock trial opening statements. The Commanding Officer said, "It was a great experience for my legal team to practice in front of an experienced judge."

19thCircuitIL Judges (L to R) Joanem, Conroe, Manak, and Smith participated in A Safe Place EMPOWERUN/Walk 5k. For more information on A Safe Place, please visit: asafeplaceforhelp.org Illinois Supreme Court Lake County Bar Association Illinois Judges Association

Today is National Interpreter Appreciation Day! The interpreters at the 19thCircuitIL play a vital role in ensuring individuals can actively participate in the court process. Please thank them for their professionalism, diligence, and dedication to our mission. Illinois Supreme Court

The 19thCircuitIL is closed, today, Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. Court will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th.

WELCOME to the 19thCircuitIL newest employees, May 2025 hires: Stephanie, Najeeb, Erishaun, Samantha, Joanna with the Juvenile, Adult Probation, and Legal Services Divisions. To explore available opportunities: tinyurl.com/3tf37k7m Illinois Supreme Court Illinois Judges Association

Welcome to the 19thCircuitIL newest employees, June 2025 hires: Sean, Jaden, Patrick, and Mark with the Juvenile and Adult Probation Divisions. To explore available opportunities: tinyurl.com/5c3kp5w7 Illinois Supreme Court Lake County Bar Association Lake County IL Gov Illinois Judges Association

NOTICE OF VACANCY ASSOCIATE JUDGE – 19thCircuitIL Authorization pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39 has been received by the Chief Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit to post a notice of vacancy for associate judge. To continue reading: tinyurl.com/b88mvfv5

🇺🇸 The 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois is closed today, Friday, July 4th. We will resume regular Court hours on Monday, July 7th. Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸 Illinois Supreme Court Illinois Judges Association Lake County Bar Association

Congratulations to 19thCircuitIL, Judge Veronica O'Malley, on being this year's recipient of The Chicago Bar Foundation's Justice Thomas L. Kilbride Service Award. For more information on the Award, visit: tinyurl.com/y6y6rdyy Illinois Supreme Court Illinois Judges Association Lake County Bar Association

Welcome to the 19thCircuitIL newest employees, July 2025 hires: William, Teresa, and Matthew with the Juvenile and Adult Probation Divisions. To explore available opportunities: tinyurl.com/5c3kp5w7 Illinois Supreme Court Lake County Bar Association Lake County IL Gov @ILJudgesAsso

18 CANDIDATES APPLY FOR LAKE COUNTY ASSOCIATE JUDGE POSITION The Administrative Office of Illinois Courts has notified Chief Judge Daniel B. Shanes that 18 attorneys have submitted applications for the vacancy in the 19thCircuitIL To continue reading: tinyurl.com/3vznvrzp

The 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

Welcome to the 19thCircuitIL newest employees, August 2025 hires: Nina, Negar, and Shawn with the Juvenile and Adult Probation Divisions. To explore available opportunities: tinyurl.com/5c3kp5w7 Lake County IL Gov Illinois Supreme Court Lake County Bar Association

TWO FINALISTS NAMED FOR LAKE COUNTY ASSOCIATE JUDGE The Circuit Judges of the 19thCircuitIL have selected two finalists to fill the current associate judge vacancy. To continue reading: tinyurl.com/3kdwa3p4 Illinois Supreme Court Illinois Judges Association Lake County Bar Association

ERIC KALATA SELECTED AS NEW ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF LAKE COUNTY To continue reading: To continue reading: lnkd.in/gf4yFgmb 19thCircuitIL Lake County Bar Association Lake County IL Gov Illinois Supreme Court Illinois Judges Association