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The Illinois Judges Association consists of over 1250 current and retired judges. The Association supports judicial excellence and professional development and judicial education, fosters public confidence in an independent judiciary, works to preserve the independence of the judiciary by educating the public and students, and promotes a diverse judiciary that administers justice in a fair and impartial court system.

 President Mary Colleen Roberts and IJA Media Committee Co-Chairs announce Judicial "Hot Tips" Contest Winners.

Member Spotlight

Membership matters to retired Judge Julie Katz, current Third Vice President of the IJA. “Belonging to the IJA gives me a chance to form relationships with judges throughout the state. I feel like I know at least 1 judge from every circuit"

 

 

This month, the IJA Pro Bono Committee Spotlights Judge Megan E. Goldish’s pro bono work. Since 2014, Judge Goldish has served as a Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court.  She presides over cases in the Domestic Violence Court. In that position, Judge Goldish oversees criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, as well as civil cases involving restraining orders.

Prior to ascending to the Bench, Judge Goldish served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney for approximately 17 years and she was the supervising attorney of the WINGS Treatment Call.

 

 

IJA Informational Videos

Did you know that Illinois Judges Can No Longer Require Any Cash Bond?


 

What are Permissible Pretrial Release Conditions Other Than Cash Bond?


 

What are An Arrestee’s Rights in First Appearance Court?