Marcy Buick appointed 23rd Judicial Circuit Judge as Robbin Stuckert retires

Marcy Buick has been appointed Circuit Judge of the 23rd Judicial Circuit court, consisting of DeKalb and Kendall Counties, by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Buick’s appointment follows the retirement of longtime DeKalb County Circuit Court Judge Robbin Stuckert, according to a news release from the judicial court.

“We are excited to have Judge Buick continue her judicial career as a Circuit Judge in the 23rd Judicial Court,” said Chief Judge Robert Pilmer in a statement.

Buick, of Sycamore, has served as an associate judge in DeKalb County ince September of 2011, and was admitted to practice law in November of 1990, and practiced law until her appointment as judge.

Buick, of Sycamore, has served as an associate judge in DeKalb County since September of 2011, and was admitted to practice law in November of 1990, and practiced law until her appointment as judge.

Buick will be sworn in on July 9 at the DeKalb County Courthouse, and will officially begin her judicial duties that day, the release states.

“Judge Buick has been an exceptional judge, and is eminently qualified to assume this new role,” said DeKalb County Presiding Judge Bradley Waller in a statement.

Both Waller and Pilmer said the retire of Judge Stuckert creates a large void, “as she has been a dedicated advocate of the judicial system and the people of DeKalb County, and she will be missed,” the statement reads.

Buick was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court upon the recommendation of Justice Michael J. Burke, the Illinois Supreme Court Justice for the Second District, which includes DeKalb County. She was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Stuckert, who’s six-year term would have ended in 2022.

According to the announcement, Buick will run for a full term in 2022.