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Recent News

  • Apr 09, 2026
    Law Office Provides Testimony Supporting Supreme Court Rule Change to Allow Faster Review of Decisions Transferring Children to Adult Criminal Court
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    Public Defense Goes to the Capitol
  • Nov 21, 2025
    Statement on Cook County State’s Attorney’s Felony Bypass Policy Expansion

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