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Cook County State's Attorney's Office CCSAO upholds public safety through the fair and efficient administration of justice.

The State's Attorney Office works to uphold public safety through the fair and efficient administration of justice.

RSVP for ASA Sara Ondera's presentation on Stalking. Email aglumac@ssc.edu for the Zoom code.
01/18/2023

RSVP for ASA Sara Ondera's presentation on Stalking. Email [email protected] for the Zoom code.

Happy MLK Day 2023!
01/16/2023

Happy MLK Day 2023!

Tomorrow! Our team is excited to join Alderman Gilbert Villegas' Office for a community conversation on public safety.
01/10/2023

Tomorrow! Our team is excited to join Alderman Gilbert Villegas' Office for a community conversation on public safety.

Today is the deadline for Stradford Award nominations: https://www.cookcountystatesattorney.org/outreach/annual-communit...
01/10/2023
C.F. Stradford Award

Today is the deadline for Stradford Award nominations: https://www.cookcountystatesattorney.org/outreach/annual-community-events/cf-stradford-award In honor of U.S. Supreme Court attorney C.F. Stradford, State's Attorney Foxx annually acknowledges African American judges, attorneys, community activists, leaders and more from Cook County.

In honor of renowned U.S. Supreme Court attorney Cornelius Francis Stradford, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx presents judges, attorneys, community activists, leaders and more from Cook County's African American communities with the C.F. Stradford Award. The awards ceremony is annually held du...

Join the us and the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force for a FREE web forum on human trafficking. RSVP at
01/03/2023
Human Trafficking 101

Join the us and the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force for a FREE web forum on human trafficking. RSVP at

A community's guide to understanding s*x and labor trafficking

12/25/2022
"When bail reform takes effect on Jan. 1, Foxx said, if you’re charged with murder or a violent offense - there is no am...
12/23/2022
In Maywood, Kim Foxx Attempts To Set The Record Straight - Village Free Press

"When bail reform takes effect on Jan. 1, Foxx said, if you’re charged with murder or a violent offense - there is no amount of money you can post to get out."

Kim Foxx speaks during a conversation at PLCCA in Maywood. From left to right: The Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker, Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey and PLCCA founder and Chairman Bishop Claude Porter. | Shanel Romain Thursday, December 22, 2022 || By Shanel Romain...

Wishing your family peace & light this season!
12/19/2022

Wishing your family peace & light this season!

Our Community Partners Transformative Justice Law Project & Brave Space Alliance are hosting this amazing event today. R...
12/16/2022

Our Community Partners Transformative Justice Law Project & Brave Space Alliance are hosting this amazing event today. Raise awareness with us.

We’re at Friday for an in-person name change clinic! Stop by anytime from 11-3pm for free assistance with filing your name change paperwork!

Visit cookcountystatesattorney.org/careers/intern to apply. The application deadline for the Spring program is January 1...
12/13/2022

Visit cookcountystatesattorney.org/careers/intern to apply. The application deadline for the Spring program is January 13, 2023.

The new search warrant guidance for law enforcement will improve communication amongst law enforcement stakeholders and ...
12/09/2022
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Releases Stronger Search Warrant Policy to Require Greater Police Disclosures and Accountability

The new search warrant guidance for law enforcement will improve communication amongst law enforcement stakeholders and safeguard the integrity of cases, allowing the CCSAO to better understand the accuracy of information provided by police and informants and protect residents from inappropriate intrusion.

CHICAGO – The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) announced today the release of a new policy for its law enforcement partners designed to increase accountability in requesting and executing search warrants. The new search warrant guidance for law enforcement will improve communicati...

The Class of 2022 is comprised of professionals educated in institutions from around the country!
12/01/2022
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Welcomes 160 New Assistant State’s Attorneys in 2022

The Class of 2022 is comprised of professionals educated in institutions from around the country!

CHICAGO – Last week, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx swore in the Class of 2022, which includes 35 new Assistant State’s Attorneys (ASAs) joining the second-largest prosecutor’s office in the country. This class, comprised of professionals educated in institutions from around the count...

This week, Assistant State's Attorney Kristin Piper St. Clair will join Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison for a...
10/31/2022

This week, Assistant State's Attorney Kristin Piper St. Clair will join Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison for a financial seminar for senior residents. Topic: Financial Scams. Attendance is FREE.

This Wednesday, November 2nd, join us and Assistant State's Attorney Piper St. Clair for our Senior Scam Seminar. The event will take place at 1pm at the Schaumburg Township building located at 1 Illinois Blvd in Hoffman Estates. You can find more info below:

10/07/2022
“Vacating these convictions provides just a fraction of relief for those who spent time in prison, away from their famil...
10/03/2022
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Has Moved to Vacate 8 Additional Convictions Tied to Former Chicago Police Sergeant Watts

“Vacating these convictions provides just a fraction of relief for those who spent time in prison, away from their families, and we will never be able to give them that time back. We will continue to review these cases as we seek justice for all his victims,” said Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

Following today’s court action 220 cases related to Watts have been dismissed .CHICAGO – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced today that the office filed motions to vacate 8 convictions as part of the office’s ongoing review of misconduct by corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant ...

The Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline is a free resource available 24/7 at 877-863-6338.
10/03/2022

The Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline is a free resource available 24/7 at 877-863-6338.

As we continue to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance of Homicide Victims; Dee, Edith, Jennifer, Kayla & Melinda...
09/29/2022

As we continue to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance of Homicide Victims; Dee, Edith, Jennifer, Kayla & Melinda of our Victim Witness Unit are available to help victims, witnesses & families navigate resources. Call their dedicated line for assistance.

Our community-based talk series with Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx kicked off last Friday at South Shore Brew co...
09/26/2022

Our community-based talk series with Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx kicked off last Friday at South Shore Brew coffee shop. Topics included the SAFE-T Act, carjacking and our role in the community. Special thanks to our Gun Crimes Strategies Unit and 003rd District CPD for supporting this outreach effort.

09/25/2022

Today marks the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. We honor all those lost to unspeakable violence on this day.

The CCSAO wishes you and your loved ones a happy .
09/05/2022

The CCSAO wishes you and your loved ones a happy .

Today we announced that our office will not oppose post-conviction petitions for 8 individuals, clearing the way for the...
08/09/2022

Today we announced that our office will not oppose post-conviction petitions for 8 individuals, clearing the way for their murder convictions to be vacated and the criminal cases to be dismissed as part of our office's ongoing review of misconduct allegations involving former Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara.

The office’s long-term investigation was initiated in 2019 and several additional cases involving Guevara’s alleged police misconduct are expected to be resolved with similar court action in the upcoming weeks.

We acted on our obligation as seekers of justice and took measured and necessary steps to right the wrongs of the past. Since 2017, our office has vacated 229 wrongful convictions. As prosecutors, our job is to pursue justice and ensure public safety.

07/29/2022

Happy Islamic New Year to all who celebrate! The wishes you and your family a blessed and happy Hijiri New Year at the start of Muharram. Kul aam wa anatom bekhair!

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Domestic Violence Month - Silk
Domestic Violence Month - Silk

We are committed to a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach to prosecution. Part of that approach is lifting up the voices of survivors of domestic violence, like Silk. Remember, you are not alone. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Hispanic Heritage Month - Sergio
Hispanic Heritage Month - Sergio

Assistant State's Attorneys like Sergio are able to help bring comfort and familiarity to Spanish-speaking victims during a time when so many are at their most vulnerable. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Betty - Hispanic Heritage Month
Betty - Hispanic Heritage Month

Betty highlights our staff's commitment to not only seeking justice in the courtroom, but how they're lifting up and encouraging those in their communities. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Hispanic Heritage Month - Enrique
Hispanic Heritage Month - Enrique

During this #HispanicHeritageMonth we're excited to lift up voices in the Latinx community. Throughout the month we're going to share stories from our staff about what their heritage means to them as prosecutors in the State's Attorney's Office. Meet Enrique, from our Felony Trial Division. He highlights one of our office’s greatest strengths, the diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences our staff bring to our mission of making the justice system more fair and equitable for all.

Census 2020
Census 2020

To ensure our communities are represented accurately in the 2020 #Census, we need everyone to #BeCounted. Learn more at My2020Census.gov. #MakeILCount

Youth-led Tours
Youth-led Tours

We recently joined the UChicago Urban Labs, the Chicago Police Department, and My Block, My Hood, My City in North Lawndale for youth-led tours of their community. This program allowed Assistant State's Attorneys and CPD to learn more about neighborhood experiences through the eyes of youth who live there.

Mental Health Court: SAO Overview
Mental Health Court: SAO Overview

“We always have one ultimate goal, and that is to help the person.” –ASA Eileen Flaherty on the Mental Health Court program More than 1,000 people have chosen MHC since its launch – on the last day of #MHM2017, watch and learn more about what they’ve experienced:

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Even when almost no movement was happening on cases for the first year of the pandemic, CCSAO prosecutors kept working on their cases - weighing plea deals and preparing for trials.
We were ready.
This week members of the Special Prosecutions Public Corruption and Financial Crimes Unit with Cook County Regional Organized Crime Task Force sponsored a meal and served patrons of the Uptown Cafe. It’s always a pleasure to serve and be among community members.
Throughout the month, the Community Justice Centers collected donations for Veterans Treatment Court graduates. Today, staff dropped off bags filled with toiletries, underwear, and office supplies to Judge Hooks’ courtroom.
The Community Justice Centers are hosting a Resource Drive for Veterans from November 15 to December 6. All donations will go to the Veteran's Treatment Court. Collection boxes are available at each court house during business hours.
This Veteran’s Day, we honor Veterans who not only served our country but continue their public service at the CCSAO. In particular, Colonel William “Bill” Kelly, who recently passed away after serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for 27 years.
Serving a cause looks different for everyone. At the CCSAO, we are committed to serving every resident of Cook County and ensuring we live in safe, thriving communities.
Happy birthday to Hatty, the CCSAO facility dog!
Throughout CCSAO staff have been joining advocates and criminal justice partners to increase awareness in the fight to end domestic violence. For resources and information on domestic violence visit: https://bit.ly/ccsaodv
TONIGHT: Hear from CCSAO Chief Data Officer and others experts on the importance of using data-driven ideas to bring change in the criminal justice system.
Please join us, Ascend Justice, Family Rescue, Sarah's Inn, and other advocates tomorrow at the Domestic Violence Courthouse for a short walk followed by a resource fair with information for survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
The CCSAO actively works to ensure that folks with shared experiences represent the entirety of our county. We are making great strides towards the office looking like the communities we serve.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is not only about honoring the culture but also about highlighting the contributions that members have made in our office and our communities.
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