On behalf of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, State of Illinois, Chief Judge Andrew J. Gleeson announces the selection of Maurche' H. Belk to the position of Associate Judge in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 39.

Ms. Belk received her undergraduate degree from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi and her Juris Doctor from DePaul University School of Law, Chicago in 2015. Ms. Belk is currently affiliated with the law firm of Sandifer and Associates.

Chief Judge Andrew J. Gleeson states that "the judiciary of St. Clair County is excited to have Ms. Belk as the next Associate Judge. Her passion for the law and her varied legal experience make her an excellent choice."