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Attorney I – Adult Guardianship Division
Office of the Public Guardian
Chicago, Illinois
The Cook County Public Guardian’s Adult Guardianship Division (OPG) serves as the court-appointed guardian for adults adjudicated as persons with disabilities by a judge in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Public Guardian’s authorities and responsibilities are bound by the Probate Act of 1975 and other relevant statutes and case law. As guardian of the person, the Public Guardian is responsible for the personal well-being of the person with a disability. As guardian of the estate, the Public Guardian is responsible for the finances, legal matters, and property of the person with a disability. The Public Guardian strives to maintain the maximum level of independence for the persons under his guardianship. An attorney in the Adult Guardianship Division is responsible for competently and zealously representing the Public Guardian as his attorney and agent when he is appointed legal guardian. At all times the attorney is to follow the ethical rules set forth in the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and relevant case law.
Please send resume and cover letter to the Deputy of Administration and Human Resources, Kelley Thornton at
Kelley.thornton @ cookcountyil.gov
Attorney I – Domestic Relations Division
Office of the Public Guardian
Chicago, Illinois
Attorneys in the Domestic Relations Division provide legal representation for children whose
parents are involved in contested custody or visitation disputes. As child representative, attorneys advocate for
the best interest of our clients regarding custody, visitation, support, removal from the jurisdiction, and risk of
harm in orders of protection. Attorney advocacy includes investigating the child’s situation, relationships, and
allegations made by either party in order to take an informed position regarding what is in the child’s best interest.
Please send resume and cover letter to the Deputy of Administration and Human Resources, Kelley Thornton at
Kelley.thornton @ cookcountyil.gov
Attorney I – Juvenile Division
Office of the Public Guardian
Chicago, Illinois
The Cook County Public Guardian represents youth in care as both their attorney and guardian ad
litem. Child Protection judges appoint the Public Guardian to promote the goals of the Juvenile Court Act and
ensure the client’s safety and well-being are met by the Department of Children and Family Services and
caregivers. The Public Guardian’s advocacy extends to various areas of the law and settings. At all times the
attorney is to follow the ethical rules set forth in the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and relevant case law.
Please send resume and cover letter to the Deputy of Administration and Human Resources, Kelley Thornton at
Kelley.thornton @ cookcountyil.gov