Cook County Public Defender’s Office

@CookCoDefender

We protect the fundamental rights, liberties and dignity of each person whose case has been entrusted to us by providing the finest legal representation.

69 W Washington St., Chicago

cookcountypublicdefender.org

Joined September 2019

Cook County Public Defender’s Office
@CookCoDefender
Aug 17
Congratulations to Timothy C. Evans on his appointment to the First District Appellate Court! In his time as Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Evans created greater equity in the court system by increasing access to counsel and transforming the pretrial system.
Cook County Public Defender’s Office
@CookCoDefender
Jul 6
In this episode, Dorothy shares what abolition means to her, dives into the racist beginnings of the child welfare system, and discusses how the system continues to disproportionately harm Black families. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: cookcountypublicdefender.org/links
Cook County Public Defender’s Office
@CookCoDefender
Jul 6
🎧Tune in for a fascinating conversation with @DorothyERoberts, George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of numerous books about race in the United States and our country's child welfare system.
Cook County Public Defender’s Office
@CookCoDefender
Jul 6
🎧Tune in for a fascinating conversation with @DorothyERoberts, George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of numerous books about race in the United States and our country's child welfare system.
Cook County Public Defender’s Office
@CookCoDefender
Jul 1
We are thrilled to celebrate the first effective date of the FAIR Act today, July 1st! Our office was proud to work with public defenders across the state through the Illinois Public Defender Association and community advocates to help pass Public Act 104-0300 in spring 2025.
Cook County Public Defender’s Office
@CookCoDefender
Jun 28
Out of the courthouse and into community! Proud Defenders today and everyday!