Federal Prosecutor Ron Hanna named new magistrate judge in Peoria

Central District of Illinois taps Peoria native as new magistrate judge

Ronald L. Hanna was chosen Wednesday to be a magistrate judge for Central District of Illinois, where he will preside over cases in the district's Peoria and Rock Island divisions.

Peoria attorney appointed Magistrate Judge for Peoria, Rock Island divisions of Central District of Illinois

Peoria attorney Ronald Hanna has been appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Peoria and Rock Island divisions of the Central District of Illinois.

Federal Prosecutor Ron Hanna named new magistrate judge in Peoria

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A longtime federal prosecutor was sworn in Wednesday as a new federal magistrate judge. Ron Hanna, 49, will fill the vacancy created when Jonanthan Hawley was made a district judge. Hawley took the magistrate position in 2013. Hanna was appointed to the bench after being recommended by Merit Selection Panel and with the concurrence of district judges in the Central District of Illinois which has courthouses in Rock Island,…

Ronald L. Hanna Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge | Illinois State Bar Association

On April 23, 2025, Ronald L. Hanna was appointed as United States Magistrate Judge upon the recommendation of a duly appointed Merit Selection Panel and with the concurrence of the District Judges of the Court. Judge Hanna fills the seat recently vacated by now District Judge Jonathan E. Hawley. Judge Hanna will preside over civil cases by consent of the parties and preliminary proceedings in criminal cases; the trial and disposition of misdemea…