Michael J. Burke
Michael J. Burke (born October 28, 1958) is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois. He was previously a judge on the Illinois Second District Appellate Court.
Michael J. Burke | |
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Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court for the Second District | |
Assumed office March 1, 2020 | |
Appointed by | Illinois Supreme Court |
Preceded by | Robert R. Thomas |
Justice of the Illinois Second District Appellate Court | |
In office July 2008 – March 1, 2020 | |
Succeeded by | Liam C. Brennan |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois | October 28, 1958
Education | Northern Illinois University (B.S.) UIC John Marshall Law School (J.D.) |
Early life and education
Michael J. Burke was born in Chicago on October 28, 1958. He received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude in 1980 from Northern Illinois University and a Juris Doctor with highest distinction from UIC John Marshall Law School in 1984.[1]
Legal career
Burke began his career in the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office in 1983, becoming Chief of the Special Prosecutions Unit in 1991.[1][2]
Judicial career
He served as an Associate Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit from 1992 to 2001 and as a Circuit Judge from 2001 to 2008. While serving on the Circuit Court, he was the Presiding Judge of the Misdemeanor/Traffic Division. In July 2008, he was assigned to the Appellate Court.[1]
On February 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of Illinois appointed Burke to fill the vacancy left by Robert R. Thomas who retired effective on February 29, 2020. Burke will serve through December 5, 2022.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Burke and his wife Mary Ann have four children.[1]
References
- "Michael J. Burke". www.illinoiscourts.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "Bob Thomas, first chief judge from DuPage County, retiring from Illinois Supreme Court". Daily Herald. February 10, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- "JUSTICE ROBERT R. THOMAS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT" (PDF). Supreme Court of Illinois. February 10, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- Anzel, Rebecca (February 10, 2020). "State Supreme Court Justice Thomas to retire". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
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Preceded by Robert R. Thomas |
Associate Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court 2020–present |
Incumbent |