Judge Brendan Maher to Lead 17th Judicial Circuit as Chief Judge

Judge Brendan Maher to lead 17th judicial circuit as chief judge

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Circuit Judge Brendan Maher has been selected to serve as the next chief judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit court, effective January 1st, 2026. Judge Maher was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court on August 2nd, 2010, and was elected to full term in November 2012. He currently serves as the Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division and oversees felony criminal cases in Winnebago County. As chief judge, …

17th Judicial Circuit selects next chief judge | Illinois State Bar Association

17th Judicial Circuit selects next chief judgeCircuit Judge Brenden A. Maher is selected to serve as the next chief judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit. Judge Maher was unanimously chosen for the position, and he is set to take the role on January 1, 2026. Source: WIFR

Brendan Maher selected as next chief judge of 17th Judicial Circuit

Judge Brendan Maher will become chief judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit on Jan. 1, 2026. (Photo provided by 17th Judicial Circuit Court) Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Judge Brendan Maher has been unanimously selected by his peers in the 17th Judicial Circuit to serve as its next chief judge. His term will begin Jan. 1. The chief judge is responsible for overseeing the administrative functions and operations of the court syste…