The Hon. Janet R. Heflin is an associate judge for the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. She was appointed to the bench by the judges of the 3rd Judicial Circuit in 2004, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Lola Maddox.
The 3rd Judicial Circuit includes Madison County and Bond County.
Prior to her appointment, Heflin was a partner at Reilly Heflin, a law firm located in Edwardsville. She specialized in divorce and family law matters.
Heflin earned a bachelor’s degree from Fontbonne University in 1988. She then completed a J.D. at Saint Louis University School of Law in 1991.
After graduating from law school, Heflin entered into private practice as a personal injury lawyer and a defense attorney on asbestos lawsuits. She also spent time as a special defender assigned by the 3rd Judicial Circuit.
Raised in Granite City, Illinois, Heflin was a resident of Edwardsville at the time of her appointment.