Michael Zink appointed to 20th Subcircuit vacancy

The Illinois Supreme Court today appointed Michael Zink to a 20th Subcircuit vacancy created by the retirement of Associate Judge David E. Haracz.

Zink's appointment is effective December 6 and terminates on December 7, 2026.

Licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2004, according to ARDC, Zink is a partner in the firm of Starr, Bejgiert, Zink & Rowells. The Supreme Court's press release announcing the appointment is here.

Zink was a candidate for a 20th Subcircuit vacancy in the March primary.

This 20th Subcircuit vacancy was one of the five vacancies announced by Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis this past September.