Julia Wykoff

Julia Wykoff serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Legal Studies Department at the University of Illinois-Springfield. She works full-time for the Fifth District Appellate Court, focusing on legal research and writing for judicial opinions. Her expertise includes Criminal Law and Procedure, Appellate Advocacy, and Legal Research and Writing. Wykoff holds a J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law (2014, magna cum laude) and a B.A. in English Literature from Illinois College.

Her research interests span criminal justice reform, appellate practice, and legal ethics. She co-edits the Illinois State Bar Association Criminal Justice Committee Newsletter and frequently publishes on topics like pretrial fairness, juvenile offenders, and sentencing guidelines. Recent articles address legislative updates and structural error analysis in criminal appeals.

Wykoff is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Criminal Justice Committee and Young Lawyers Division. She volunteers as an assistant coach for UIS cross country and track teams. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her contributions to legal education and practice are highlighted through her extensive publication record and editorial roles.