Chief Judge Robert K. Villa announced on January 21, 2026, the NOTICE OF VACANCY for Associate Judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit. This vacancy is the result of the appointment of Associate Judge Julia Yetter to Circuit Judge, effective February 2, 2026.
The Kane County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee, Office of the Chief Judge, and the Judicial Interview Committee invite KCBA members, other bar associations, public interest groups, and the public at large to provide input on the qualifications of applicants. Written comments via email or mail should be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 to ensure consideration. Comments are to be sent to Gina Armstrong, KCBA Executive Director, 555 S. Randall Road, Suite 203, St. Charles, IL 60174 ([email protected])
Information provided to the Kane County Bar Association will be forwarded to The Kane County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee, The Candidate, Chief Judge Robert K. Villa and the Judicial Interview Committee along with the sender identity, when ascertainable.
Applicants to be Considered
Erin M. Brady
Nicholas S. Catizone
Vincent M. Coyle
Robert D. Dore
Victor S. Escarcida
Nydia M. Fitzsimmons
Alan L. Garrow
Christopher G. Hollingsworth
Otto S. Hurtado
Kimberley C. Klein
Robert J. Klein
Jason P. Kopec
John R. Kopp
Joshua D. Lloyd
Timothy A. Martin
Jeffrey A. Meyer
Adam M. Miller
Brian J. Mirandola
Edward R. Peterka
Julie M. Pirtle
Joseph A. Sanchez
Lori A. Schmidt
Roman J. Seckel
Christopher J. Solfa
Frederick J. Steffen, Jr.
Ericka J. Thomas
Andrew G. Whitfield
Stacey L. Wittman
Jennifer Sellers Wong
Andrea R. Zenker
