Judge Deihl
“I am a firm believer in the use of ADR techniques and enjoy helping people resolve their disputes. I pledge to work fairly with the parties to find a mutually satisfying outcome regardless of the issues. In doing so, my goal is to make people’s lives better.” Ken Deihl
Experience
Judge Deihl used ADR techniques while presiding over a variety of cases while serving 18 years as a Circuit Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in the counties of Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott. He has held the titles of Chief Judge, Presiding Judge, New Judge Mentor, Peer Judge Mentor, Judicial Performance Facilitator, and Judicial Educator. He was in private law practice for 24 years before becoming a Circuit Judge.
Training
Judge Deihl first trained in civil mediation over 30 years ago and has since attended the National Judicial College for additional training in civil mediation and decision-making, as well as Northwestern University for Illinois’ mandatory family mediation certification.
Teaching
Judge Deihl taught classes in American jurisprudence, business ethics, business law, conflict resolution, contracts, personal injury and wrongful death, elder law, and probate, as an adjunct college instructor for 35 years.
Areas of Expertise
- Business & Commercial
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Insurance
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Professional Malpractice
- Real Estate/Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate
