Nearly two dozen attorneys have applied to become the next associate judge for Lake County’s 19th Judicial Circuit Court following the retirement of a long-time judge last month. The Administrative Office of Illinois Courts notified Lake County Chief Judge Daniel Shanes that 23 local attorneys applied for the associate judge vacancy in the 19th Judicial […]
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‘Impact on the community is immeasurable’: Lake County judge retires after 22 years of service
A Lake County judge, who was assigned to the detention hearing courtroom, has retired after 22 years of service with officials saying his impact on the community was “immeasurable.” Colleagues, friends and family gathered Friday to celebrate the retirement of Lake County Associate Judge Theodore S. Potkonjak. “Judge Potkonjak, we have known each other for […]