JOHN first practiced civil litigation in Florida in 2007 before moving back home to Illinois in 2009. He now has over 15 years of experience as a lawyer and litigator in the civil and criminal legal arenas. Currently an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, John represents the State of Illinois in the post-conviction process, upholding trial convictions and ensuring integrity of the justice system.

Previously, John served as a public defender handling misdemeanor and felony cases, and has experience in both juvenile and specialty courts, representing young people, veterans and other vulnerable communities before the court. His experience representing people suffering from mental health issues and addiction, as well as justice-involved veterans and people living in poverty, informs his work and provides unique experience to balance all of the important interests before the court. 

John has been rated qualified or recommended by the following bar associations: Arab American Bar Association, Black Women’s Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Council of Lawyers, Cook County Bar Association, Decalogue Society of Lawyers, Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association of Illinois, Lesbian & Gay Bar Association of Chicago, Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois, and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois.

As judge in the 18th Judicial Subcircuit, John will serve with integrity, fairness and a deeply held belief that everyone in our society should have access to representation and a voice in the justice system. 

John was born and raised in south suburban Joliet and earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. He lives in Des Plaines with his wife, Cristin, and their two daughters.