cook county circuit court

In its decision, the court found that Aquino failed to properly serve the State Board of Elections as required under the Illinois Election Code, a procedural error that proved fatal to the appeal. #appeal #candidate

The company alleges that the city overstated the level of danger to justify the emergency shutdown and bypass normal enforcement procedures. #lawsuit #closure

Under Illinois election law, petition circulators must personally witness each signature they attest to collecting. #petition #gop

Today’s ruling, although disappointing, does not address the validity of the question, which is the real issue at hand. #bringchicagohome

"A lot of times when there are mandatory court room hearings, they feel that the judge has already made up his or her mind. They don't feel like they're actually being listened to and that is so important.” #monicasomerville

A licensed attorney since 2007, Silva-Hernandez' legal experiences involved highly contentious matters where a person’s livelihood, housing, and or reputation was at stake. #CookCountyCircuitCourt

“I grew up with these amazing women in my life. I always say I was well loved and that helped me to be confident, strong and it empowered me,” said Hammer, who practices law in Illinois, Indiana and the District of Columbia. #HammerForJudge

“I am greatly honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve,” De La Cruz said. #CookCountyCircuitCourt

How can I get more information?  Eviction and consumer debt actions can have long-term effects on your future.  For more information about the ERP, call 1-855-956-5763 or contact cookcountylegalaid.org. 

“The judge has to make sure that all of the staff within the courtroom (including) the clerk, the sheriff, any translators, everyone, has to know this is a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. If you start from the top and insist on that, the people appearing before you appreciate that."