Biographical Information


JUDGE HUGH FINSON


EDUCATION:

  • Monticello High School, Monticello, IL, 1965
  • DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, B.A., History, 1969
  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1972

LAW PRACTICE & PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Assistant State's Attorney, Piatt County, (1972 - 1975)
  • State's Attorney, Piatt County, (1975 - 1988)
  • Misdemeanor and Juvenile Public Defender, Piatt County, (1988 - 1996)
  • General Practice, (1972 - 2012)
  • Arnold Sievers Law Office, (1972 - 1973)
  • Eaton and Finson Law Office, (1973 - 1975)
  • Finson Law Office, (1975 - 2012)

JUDICIAL:

  • Appointed Resident Circuit Judge, Piatt County, (Effective 09/04/2012)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITES:

  • Piatt County Bar Association
  • Champaign County Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Illinois Judges Association

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