Terrence John Hopkins

Background

Hopkins, Terrence John was born on March 6, 1948 in West Frankfort, Illinois, United States. Son of George Edward and Gladys (Starkey) Hopkins.

Education

Bachelor, Southern Illinois U., 1970; Juris Doctor, St. Saint Louis University, 1974.

Career

Partner, Alexander & Hopkins, West Frankfort, 1974-1976; state's attorney, Franklin County (Illinois), Benton, 1976-1983; circuit court judge, 2d circuit Illinois, Benton, 1983-1994; chief circuit judge, 2d Judicial Circuit, 1987-1991; appellate judge, 5th district Illinois, Mount Vernon, since 1994.

Achievements

• Terrence John Hopkins has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Baseball coach West Frankfort Pony League, 1982-1988. Basketball coach St. John's Catholic School, West Frankfort, 1980-1987. Director, actor West Frankfort Arts Council, 1978-1989.

Member Elks, Moose, Lions.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, theater.

Connections

Children: Sean Patrick and Aaron Michael (twins). Married Jerilee Black, April 22, 1992.

Father:

George Edward Hopkins

Mother:

Gladys (Starkey) Hopkins

Spouse:

Jerilee Black

child:

Sean Patrick and Aaron Michael Hopkins (twins)