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Apr 09, 2026
Law Office Provides Testimony Supporting Supreme Court Rule Change to Allow Faster Review of Decisions Transferring Children to Adult Criminal Court
Mar 17, 2026
Public Defense Goes to the Capitol
Nov 21, 2025
Statement on Cook County State’s Attorney’s Felony Bypass Policy Expansion
