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Eileen O'Neill Burke
Eileen O'Neill Burke (born 1965) is an American lawyer, politician, and former judge serving Cook County State's Attorney since 2024. She was previously a justice on the Illinois First District Appellate Court and a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County. Before that, she worked for a decade as a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer. Early life and education O'Neill Burke was born and raised in Northwest Side, Chicago. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctor degree from Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law. Career O'Neill Burke began her legal career as an assistant state’s attorney for Cook County, Illinois, a position she held for ten years, where she prosecuted criminal cases. Following her time as a prosecutor, she worked as a criminal defense lawyer, representing juveniles and adults in the legal system. In 2008, O'Neill Burke was elected to the Circuit Court of Cook County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cook County State's Attorney
The Cook County State's Attorney is the District attorney, chief prosecutor for Cook County, Illinois. The State's Attorney oversees the second-largest prosecutor's office in the United States, with over 600 attorneys and 1,200 employees. The office's responsibilities include directing criminal prosecution, filing legal actions to enforce child support orders, consumer protection, and assistance for victims of domestic violence. The State's Attorney is elected for a term of four years. The current incumbent is Eileen O'Neill Burke, who was first elected in 2024 Cook County, Illinois, elections#State's Attorney, 2024. Subdivisions of the state's attorney's office The Criminal Prosecutions Bureau is the largest bureau in the office. The bureau is divided into three divisions: Felony Trial, Sexual Crimes, and Municipal. Each division is further divided into specialized units located throughout the county. The bureau is also charged with prosecuting thousands of domestic violence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
