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When I was attending Chicago-Kent I was selected to be the lead student while under the direction of Professor Richard Kling to represent serial murderer John Wayne Gacy in his petition for post-conviction relief. It was at that time that I realized the intrigue and complexities involved in trial work. The desire to be in a courtroom led to my first job after law school... I began my career in 1987 as an Assistant Public Defender in DuPage County. My first assignment was to juvenile court where I was appointed to represent minors charge with delinquency petitions (alleging criminal violations), as well as act as Guardian ad Litem, for minors that were abused or neglected. I was later assigned to the misdemeanors division. While there, I tried numerous DUI and other matters before various judges and juries. Two years after being hired, I was promoted to Senior Assistant Public Defender and assigned the felony division. I remained in that position representing those charged with the..

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