Kevin Hoerner, Fifth District Appellate Court Judge
Facebook Page
Kevin Hoerner has the background and experience necessary to serve as our next Appellate Court Judge in Southern Illinois. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Kevin Hoerner earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his law degree from Saint Louis University.
For over 30 years, Kevin has practiced civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as municipal law. He also serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois and an Assistant State’s Attorney for St. Clair County. Kevin has received the highest possible ratings as an Appellate Court Judge candidate, rated Highly-Qualified by the Illinois State Bar Association and Recommended by Illinois attorneys.
Kevin is a longtime member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association (Board of Directors and Past President), the East St. Louis Bar Association (Past President) and the Appellate Lawyers Association. A community leader, Kevin was recently awarded the Judge Richard A. Hudlin, IV Memorial Award, presented by the St. Clair County Bar Association for commitment to community service. Kevin currently serves as a board member for the Memorial Hospital Foundation and Catholic Urban Programs. He is also a member of the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois and the Rotary Club.
Kevin has worked his entire legal career in Southern Illinois, and resides in Belleville with his wife Ann, where they raised their three children, Andrew (married to Mary), Adam and Maxine.
Kevin Hoerner has the background and experience necessary to serve as our next Appellate Court Judge in Southern Illinois. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Kevin Hoerner earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his law degree from Saint Louis University.
For over 30 years, Kevin has practiced civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as municipal law. He also serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois and an Assistant State’s Attorney for St. Clair County. Kevin has received the highest possible ratings as an Appellate Court Judge candidate, rated Highly-Qualified by the Illinois State Bar Association and Recommended by Illinois attorneys.
Kevin is a longtime member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association (Board of Directors and Past President), the East St. Louis Bar Association (Past President) and the Appellate Lawyers Association. A community leader, Kevin was recently awarded the Judge Richard A. Hudlin, IV Memorial Award, presented by the St. Clair County Bar Association for commitment to community service. Kevin currently serves as a board member for the Memorial Hospital Foundation and Catholic Urban Programs. He is also a member of the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois and the Rotary Club.
Kevin has worked his entire legal career in Southern Illinois, and resides in Belleville with his wife Ann, where they raised their three children, Andrew (married to Mary), Adam and Maxine.