Trusted by Those Who Know
Judge King has earned the trust and respect of fellow attorneys and community leaders — rated 92.86 in the ISBA Advisory Poll and Recommended by the legal community he has served for 17 years.
Illinois State Bar Association
85 Attorneys Evaluated Judge King.The Verdict: 92.86.
The ISBA Advisory Poll is among the most credible peer assessments in Illinois. Practicing attorneys who appeared before — or alongside — Judge King rated him across multiple criteria including knowledge of the law, integrity, fairness, communication, and judicial temperament. Candidates who receive 60% or more favorable responses are rated “Recommended.”
Judge King's rating of 92.86 far exceeds that threshold. It reflects what every attorney in this circuit already knows: Patrick King belongs on the bench.
Overall Score
92.86
Respondents
85
Evaluation Year
2026
Result
Recommended
Led By Example
Judge King has served as president of three bar associations — earning the trust and respect of the legal community over two decades.
Past President
Alton-Wood River Bar Association
Served as president of the Alton-Wood River Bar Association.
Past President
Madison County Bar Association
Led the Madison County Bar Association — the primary professional organization for local attorneys.
Past President
Catholic Bar Association, Diocese of Springfield
Served as president of the Catholic Bar Association of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
Additional Memberships
Tri-City Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Illinois Judges Association
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