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 Meet Erik 

“I'm Erik Karl Jacobs, your dedicated 17th Judicial Circuit Court Judge. With a proven track record of legal experience and service, I look forward to continuing to serve you, the citizens of Winnebago and Boone Counties.”

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Experience:

I bring more than three decades of experience to the bench:

  • Partner at Cicero, France & Alexander
  • Partner Hyzer, Hyzer & Jacobs
  • Associate at Konstantacos, Traum, Reuterfors & McWilliams
  • Law Clerk for U.S. District Judge Philip Reinhard

Education and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Iowa
  • Juris Doctorate with Honors from the Northern Illinois University College of Law

Community Engagement:

Beyond the courtroom, I'm deeply committed to enhancing the Rockford community. I've served as the hearing officer for Winnebago County for over two decades and held the position of general counsel for the Rockford Area Apartment Association.

My volunteer work extends to various nonprofits, including leadership roles in organizations such as the City of Rockford Homestead Board, Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center, Rockford Cosmopolitan Charities, and Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity.

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Thank you for your trust, and I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving our wonderful community. Together, we can continue to build a bright future for Rockford.

Read more about Circuit Judge Erik Jacobs here: Rock River Current.

Contact Info

Citizens for Judge Erik K. Jacobs
Address: 1643 N. Alpine Road

Suite 104, Box 144
Rockford, IL 61107

Phone: 815-847-3134
Email: judgeerikjacobs@gmail.com