In an order entered yesterday, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed Judge John C. Griffin to the Appellate Court vacancy created by the pending resignation of Justice John B. Simon.
The appointment is effective May 2, and will terminate on December 7, 2020.
Judge Griffin was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1976. He was in private practice for 31 years, primarily handling real estate, zoning and development-related matters, until March 2008, when he was appointed to the Circuit Court bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. Griffin won election to a 15th Subcircuit vacancy in 2010. The Chicago Council of Lawyers bestowed a 'Well Qualified' rating on Judge Griffin when he sought retention in 2016.
The appointment is effective May 2, and will terminate on December 7, 2020.
Judge Griffin was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1976. He was in private practice for 31 years, primarily handling real estate, zoning and development-related matters, until March 2008, when he was appointed to the Circuit Court bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. Griffin won election to a 15th Subcircuit vacancy in 2010. The Chicago Council of Lawyers bestowed a 'Well Qualified' rating on Judge Griffin when he sought retention in 2016.