| Justices/Judges running for retention in Cook County |
JUDGE RODNEY HUGHES BROOKS
| Rodney Hughes Brooks has been a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County since 1994. He is currently assigned to the Juvenile Justice Division. Prior to becoming a judge, Brooks was an attorney for 14 years. Between 1980- 1987, he had a diverse general practice that included, but was not limited to criminal defense, domestic relations, juvenile law, paternity, landlord and tenant relations, real estate transactions, advising small businesses, election law, appellate work and a few jury trials. In 1988, he concentrated his practice in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law, representing homeowners in mortgage foreclosure matters. He is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Grambling State University BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FOR JUDGE RODNEY HUGHES BROOKS Rodney Hughes Brooks has been a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County since 1994. He is currently assigned to the Juvenile Justice Division. Vote “YES” to retain Judge Rodney Hughes Brooks. #233 EDUCATION: |
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LEGAL BACKGROUND:
Prior to becoming a judge, Brooks was an attorney for 14 years. Between
1980-1987, he had a diverse general practice that included, but was not limited to
criminal defense, domestic relations, juvenile law, paternity, landlord and tenant
relations, real estate transactions, advising small businesses, election law,
appellate work and a few jury trials. In 1988, he concentrated his practice in
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law, representing homeowners in mortgage foreclosure
matters.
AWARDS AND HONORS:
1995-Presidential Citation, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher
Education; 1995-Judicial Award, Cook County Bar Association; 1998-Service
Award, Grambling University Alumni Association Windy City Chapter; 1998-Service
Award, HSI; 1999-Recognition Award, Lakeview Alternative High School; 2000,
2006-Meritorious Service Award, Illinois Judicial Council; 2003-Restorative Justice
Partner, Kelvyn Park High School; 2005-Leadership and Service Award, Illinois
Judicial Council; 2006-Certificate of Appreciation, Gateway Youth Care; 2006, 2010,
2012-Chairperson's Award, Illinois Judicial Council.
COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Illinois Judicial Council: Executive Committee (1997-1998), Assistant Secretary
(2001-2003), Chair Elect (2003-2004), Chair (2004-2005); Cook County Bar
Association; National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
PERSONAL:
Married to Vicki Hill Brooks of Chicago who is a graduate of Illinois State University
and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
For this retention the following bar associations issued these findings/ratings.
Prior to becoming a judge, Brooks was an attorney for 14 years. Between
1980-1987, he had a diverse general practice that included, but was not limited to
criminal defense, domestic relations, juvenile law, paternity, landlord and tenant
relations, real estate transactions, advising small businesses, election law,
appellate work and a few jury trials. In 1988, he concentrated his practice in
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law, representing homeowners in mortgage foreclosure
matters.
AWARDS AND HONORS:
1995-Presidential Citation, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher
Education; 1995-Judicial Award, Cook County Bar Association; 1998-Service
Award, Grambling University Alumni Association Windy City Chapter; 1998-Service
Award, HSI; 1999-Recognition Award, Lakeview Alternative High School; 2000,
2006-Meritorious Service Award, Illinois Judicial Council; 2003-Restorative Justice
Partner, Kelvyn Park High School; 2005-Leadership and Service Award, Illinois
Judicial Council; 2006-Certificate of Appreciation, Gateway Youth Care; 2006, 2010,
2012-Chairperson's Award, Illinois Judicial Council.
COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Illinois Judicial Council: Executive Committee (1997-1998), Assistant Secretary
(2001-2003), Chair Elect (2003-2004), Chair (2004-2005); Cook County Bar
Association; National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
PERSONAL:
Married to Vicki Hill Brooks of Chicago who is a graduate of Illinois State University
and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
For this retention the following bar associations issued these findings/ratings.
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