Justice Amy Sholar has announced her candidacy for continued service on the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court. She was appointed to the appellate court bench last year.
Sholar is seeking the seat created by the passing of long-serving Justice Thomas Welch. Before being appointed to the appellate court, she served as a Madison County Circuit Judge.
“I’ve dedicated my life to serving our judicial system and I pride myself on the unbiased and fair perspective I bring to the bench,” said Justice Sholar. “I think people don’t always realize that decisions made by the appellate court impact all citizens of our state, from property ownership disputes to ensuring proper handling of criminal cases. It is critical to keep an experienced jurist with a history of fairness serving in this role.”
In addition to her judicial service, Justice Sholar brings legal and civic experience. She was the founding partner of Sholar Stephan Law (2016-2021) and previously owner of The Law Office of Amy Sholar, PC, (2004-2016). She served her hometown as a Planning Coordinator for the City of Alton and began her legal career as an intern at the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Justice Sholar holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University and earned her Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law.
Sholar resides in Madison County with her husband John. She has two adult children and is a grandmother of two, with a third grandchild on the way.
