Gov. Pillen Appoints Kovarik as 12th Judicial District County Court Judge

July 6, 2026Updated: July 6, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Gov. Pillen Appoints Kovarik as 12th Judicial District County Court Judge

Governor Jim Pillen announced today the appointment of Attorney Mark Kovarik as 12th Judicial District county court judge.Ellison, Kovarik & Turman Law Firm

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