Hon. Marjorie C. Laws

For Judicial Retention - Cook County Circuit Court

Current Judicial Assignment: Circuit Judge - Cook County

Campaign Financial Disclosure: No Committee Filed With State Board of Elections

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- "Yes" for Retention is endorsed by the Chicago Tribune

- Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Bar Association:

"Judge Marjorie C. Laws is "Qualified" for retention as a Circuit Court Judge. Judge Laws was
admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1977 and was elected to the Circuit Court in 1996. Judge
Laws is currently a supervising judge at the Criminal Court and is well regarded by attorneys
who appear in her court. Judge Laws is dedicated, thoughtful, and respectful of lawyers and
litigants."

- Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Council of Lawyers:

"Hon. Marjorie C. Laws was elected to the Circuit Court in 1996. She is a former Cook
County Assistant State’s Attorney. She has been assigned to a felony trial courtroom in the
Criminal Division since 2002. She was recently appointed to be a supervising judge overseeing
the caseloads of five other judges. She is considered to have good legal ability and temperament.
She is especially praised for her courtroom management skills and for her willingness to spend
the time trying to understand the circumstances of the defendants before her so she can consider
alternative programs when sentencing. The Council finds Judge Laws Qualified for retention."