Peter J. Vilkelis appointed to Cook County bench

The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed criminal defense attorney Peter J. Vilkelis to the countywide vacancy created by the recent retirement of Judge Donald J. O'Brien, Jr.

Vilkelis is a 1980 graduate of John Marshall Law School. He was an Assistant States Attorney for nine years before setting up his own defense practice.

Vilkelis's appointment is effective February 7, 2011 and expires December 3, 2012.