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Allen F. Bennett
Allen F. Bennett was a judge of the Fourth Circuit Court in Illinois. He served as the resident judge for Shelby County. Bennett was elected on November 6, 2012, to succeed retired Judge Michael P. Kiley. He passed away on November 29, 2017.[1][2]
Bennett previously served as a member of the Illinois State Legislature, representing parts of Shelby, Moultrie, and Macon Counties.[2]
Biography
Bennett earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from the University of Tennessee. His professional experience included work as the state's attorney for Moultrie County and an attorney in private practice.[3][4]
Elections
2012
- See also: Illinois judicial elections, 2012
Bennett defeated Stephen G. Friedel on Nov. 6, 2012, receiving 68.3 percent of the vote. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on March 20, 2012. Democrat Liz Nohren withdrew from the race.[5][1][6][7]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Herald & Review, "Bennett Wins Shelby County Judge Contest," November 7, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Herald & Review, "Shelby County Resident Judge Allen F. Bennett Dies at 74," November 29, 2017
- ↑ Shelby County News, "Local Attorneys Sponsor Fundraiser for Judicial Candidate Allen F. Bennett," September 10, 2012
- ↑ IllinoisJudges.net, "Vacancy of Michael P. Kiley"
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "November 6, 2012 General Election," December 2012
- ↑ Illinois Civil Justice League, "Vacancy of Michael P. Kiley," accessed December 1, 2017
- ↑ Shelby County News, "Shelby County Resident Judge Candidate Liz Nohren Announces Withdrawal from 2012 General Election," April 22, 2012
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois
State courts:
Illinois Supreme Court • Illinois Appellate Court • Illinois Circuit Court
State resources:
Courts in Illinois • Illinois judicial elections • Judicial selection in Illinois
