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Circuit Judge Ellen Masters will retire after 26 years on bench

The Ledger 09 Feb 2026

Circuit Judge Ellen Masters, the longest-serving circuit judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit, is leaving the bench after 26 years ... Bush then appointed her to the Circuit Court in 2002, replacing Judge J.

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Knox, Laurel Circuit Judge Greg Lay files for Court of Appeals

The Sentinel Echo 06 Feb 2026

LONDON — Following a vacancy on the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Chief Circuit Judge Greg Lay, who has served as Circuit Judge in Knox and Laurel counties (the 27th Judicial Circuit) for over two decades, is the first to file ... .

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Floyd appointed to succeed Nicholas as Cullman County Circuit Judge

Cullman Times 06 Feb 2026

Floyd has been appointed to succeed Nicholas as the 32nd Judicial Circuit Judge in Cullman County ... Kay Ivey appointed Judge Chad Floyd to succeed Judge Gregory Nicholas as the 32nd Judicial Circuit Judge in Cullman County on Thursday, Feb.

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Watch: Circuit Judge Michael Porter Investiture Ceremony

TCPalm 03 Feb 2026

An investiture ceremony is held for 19th Judicial Circuit Judge Michael Porter on Jan. 30, 2026. .

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Welcome to the bench, Circuit Judge Shanae Pickens

Ocala Star Banner 03 Feb 2026

Now she's becoming a circuit judge ... The first was retired Circuit Judge Sandra Champ, who was the first woman of any color on the bench as a circuit judge for the 5th Judicial Circuit ... Jeb Bush to be a circuit judge in 2000.

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Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Chris Connolly as Circuit Judge in Lauderdale County (The Office of the Governor of the State of Alabama)

Public Technologies 30 Jan 2026

Connolly as Circuit Judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County ... "I am excited about this new season in my legal career, and I look forward to serving with my fellow judges.

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Former KY GOP lawmaker seeks to impeach Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

Lexington Herald-Leader 29 Jan 2026

“She has undermined public confidence in the judicial process,” wrote the former Republican lawmaker ... .

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Chief Judge William J. Thurston elected Chair of the Conference of Chief Circuit Judges (Illinois Courts)

Public Technologies 28 Jan 2026

Thurston, Chief Judge of the First Judicial Circuit, was elected Chair of the Conference of Chief Circuit Judges for the entire State of Illinois effective ...

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Illinois Supreme Court appoints Erin Hannigan as Resident Circuit Judge in Winnebago County (Illinois Courts)

Public Technologies 28 Jan 2026

) News ... Hannigan as Resident Circuit Judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Subcircuit 1, Winnebago County . [...]. This is an abstract of the document.

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Williamson not seeking re-election as circuit judge

Laurel Leader-Call 27 Jan 2026

The Jones County Circuit Court will have a new judge in 2027. In a letter to the Laurel Leader-Call, Jones County Circuit Court Judge Dal Williamson said he will not be seeking re-election ....

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Jim Dey | Appointment of next local circuit judge just days away

The News-Gazette 26 Jan 2026

To submit a letter to the editor, click here ... .

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Chief Judge William J. Thurston elected chair of the Conference of Chief Circuit Judges

The Southern Illinoisan 20 Jan 2026

MARION — The Hon. William J. Thurston, Chief Judge of the First Judicial Circuit, was elected chair of the Conference of Chief Circuit Judges for the entire State of Illinois effective Jan. 1, 2026. He succeeded Chief Judge Katherine S ... .

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Benton County circuit judge questions how Amber Waterman murder case was transferred to her court

NWA Online 09 Jan 2026

BENTONVILLE -- A local circuit judge is questioning how Amber Waterman's murder case ended up being assigned to her court and is calling for an investigation into the matter ... .

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Oak Flat case faces skeptical 9th Circuit judges at Phoenix hearing

Azcentral 08 Jan 2026

A majority of judges who heard arguments related to the dispute over the fate of Oak Flat questioned why they were reviewing an issue that seemed settled, skepticism that appeared to dim the chances of success for Native and environmental advocates.

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DA Thompson to run for circuit judge

Laurel Leader-Call 07 Jan 2026

Jones County District Attorney Brad Thompson qualified on Friday to run for Circuit Court Judge, a position currently filled by Judge Dal Williamson ....

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Circuit Judge Ellen Masters will retire after 26 years on bench

Knox, Laurel Circuit Judge Greg Lay files for Court of Appeals

Floyd appointed to succeed Nicholas as Cullman County Circuit Judge

Watch: Circuit Judge Michael Porter Investiture Ceremony

Welcome to the bench, Circuit Judge Shanae Pickens

Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Chris Connolly as Circuit Judge in Lauderdale County (The Office of the Governor of the State of Alabama)

Former KY GOP lawmaker seeks to impeach Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

Chief Judge William J. Thurston elected Chair of the Conference of Chief Circuit Judges (Illinois Courts)

Illinois Supreme Court appoints Erin Hannigan as Resident Circuit Judge in Winnebago County (Illinois Courts)

Williamson not seeking re-election as circuit judge

Jim Dey | Appointment of next local circuit judge just days away

Chief Judge William J. Thurston elected chair of the Conference of Chief Circuit Judges

Benton County circuit judge questions how Amber Waterman murder case was transferred to her court

Oak Flat case faces skeptical 9th Circuit judges at Phoenix hearing

DA Thompson to run for circuit judge

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