SettingsIllinois lawyers
Aaron Shaw (representative)
Aaron Shaw (December 19, 1811 - January 7, 1887) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Aaron Shaw (December 19, 1811 - January 7, 1887) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Abner C. Harding
Abner Clark Harding (February 10, 1807 - July 19, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Abner Clark Harding (February 10, 1807 - July 19, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.
Adam W. Snyder
Adam Wilson Snyder (October 6, 1799 - May 14, 1842) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois as well as a member of the Illinois militia during the Black Hawk War.
Adam Wilson Snyder (October 6, 1799 - May 14, 1842) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois as well as a member of the Illinois militia during the Black Hawk War.
Adrian W. DeWind
Adrian W. DeWind (December 1, 1913 – August 7, 2009) was a tax attorney, political adviser, and founder of Human Rights Watch.
Adrian W. DeWind (December 1, 1913 – August 7, 2009) was a tax attorney, political adviser, and founder of Human Rights Watch.
Alan Berg
Alan Berg (January 1934 – June 18, 1984) was a Jewish American attorney and Denver, Colorado talk radio show host.
Alan Berg (January 1934 – June 18, 1984) was a Jewish American attorney and Denver, Colorado talk radio show host.
Alan Solow
Alan P. Solow is an American lawyer, Jewish leader and philanthropist.
Alan P. Solow is an American lawyer, Jewish leader and philanthropist.
Albert E. Jenner, Jr.
Albert Ernest Jenner, Jr. (June 20, 1907–September 18, 1988) was an American lawyer and one of the name partners at the law firm of Jenner & Block.
Albert Ernest Jenner, Jr. (June 20, 1907–September 18, 1988) was an American lawyer and one of the name partners at the law firm of Jenner & Block.
Albert J. Hopkins
Albert Jarvis Hopkins (August 15, 1846 August 23, 1922) was a Congressman and U.S. Senator from Illinois.
Albert Jarvis Hopkins (August 15, 1846 August 23, 1922) was a Congressman and U.S. Senator from Illinois.
Alexander J. Resa
Alexander John Resa was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Alexander John Resa was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Alexi Giannoulias
Alexander "Alexi" Giannoulias (; or jeh-NOO'-lee-us) (born March 16, 1976) is an American politician who served as Illinois Treasurer from 2007 to 2011.
Alexander "Alexi" Giannoulias (; or jeh-NOO'-lee-us) (born March 16, 1976) is an American politician who served as Illinois Treasurer from 2007 to 2011.
Alfred E. Woodward
Alfred Enos Woodward II (December 15, 1913 – February 20, 2007) was the Chief Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County, Illinois, from 1973 to 1975 and the father of reporte...
Alfred Enos Woodward II (December 15, 1913 – February 20, 2007) was the Chief Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County, Illinois, from 1973 to 1975 and the father of reporte...
Allison S. Davis
Allison S. Davis is a Chicago lawyer and real estate developer.
Allison S. Davis is a Chicago lawyer and real estate developer.
Andrew J. Hunter
Andrew Jackson Hunter was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Andrew Jackson Hunter was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Andrew J. Kuykendall
Andrew Jackson Kuykendall (March 3, 1815 – May 11, 1891) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Andrew Jackson Kuykendall (March 3, 1815 – May 11, 1891) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Anthony L. Knapp
Anthony Lausett Knapp (June 14, 1828 - May 24, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, brother of Robert McCarty Knapp.
Anthony Lausett Knapp (June 14, 1828 - May 24, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, brother of Robert McCarty Knapp.
Anthony Thornton (representative)
Anthony Thornton was an American attorney who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Anthony Thornton was an American attorney who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Anton R. Valukas
Anton R. Valukas was the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois from 1985 to 1989.
Anton R. Valukas was the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois from 1985 to 1989.
Ara Bartlett
Ara Bartlett was an American lawyer and judge who was the second Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Dakota Territory.
Ara Bartlett was an American lawyer and judge who was the second Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Dakota Territory.
Arthur Jerome Eddy
Arthur Jerome Eddy (November 5, 1859 in Flint, Michigan- July 21, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American lawyer, author, art collector, and art critic.
Arthur Jerome Eddy (November 5, 1859 in Flint, Michigan- July 21, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American lawyer, author, art collector, and art critic.
Barry Sullivan (lawyer)
Barry Sullivan is a Chicago lawyer and, as of July 1, 2009, the Cooney & Conway Chair in Advocacy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Barry Sullivan is a Chicago lawyer and, as of July 1, 2009, the Cooney & Conway Chair in Advocacy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Benjamin F. Marsh
Benjamin Franklin Marsh (1839 – June 2, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois in the late 19th century to early 20th century.
Benjamin Franklin Marsh (1839 – June 2, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois in the late 19th century to early 20th century.
Benjamin S. Edwards
Benjamin S. Edwards (Edwardsville, Illinois, June 3, 1818 – Springfield, Illinois, February 4, 1886) was an Illinois lawyer, politician, and judge.
Benjamin S. Edwards (Edwardsville, Illinois, June 3, 1818 – Springfield, Illinois, February 4, 1886) was an Illinois lawyer, politician, and judge.
Benson Wood
Benson Wood (March 31, 1839 - August 27, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Benson Wood (March 31, 1839 - August 27, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Bernard Kleiman
Bernard Kleiman was a prominent labor lawyer and the general counsel to the United Steelworkers of America for over 30 years and an adviser to 5 of the union’s presidents during years of turmoil...
Bernard Kleiman was a prominent labor lawyer and the general counsel to the United Steelworkers of America for over 30 years and an adviser to 5 of the union’s presidents during years of turmoil...
Bob Fioretti
Robert "Bob" Fioretti (born March 8, 1953) is an Alderman in the Chicago City Council, representing Chicago's 2nd Ward.
Robert "Bob" Fioretti (born March 8, 1953) is an Alderman in the Chicago City Council, representing Chicago's 2nd Ward.
Bob Schillerstrom
Robert Schillerstrom (born March 2, 1952) is an American politician and the current DuPage County, Illinois Board Chairman.
Robert Schillerstrom (born March 2, 1952) is an American politician and the current DuPage County, Illinois Board Chairman.
Bruce Wolf
Bruce Wolf (born September 11, 1953) is a veteran Chicago broadcaster and sports anchor who has been on both TV and radio for more than 20 years.
Bruce Wolf (born September 11, 1953) is a veteran Chicago broadcaster and sports anchor who has been on both TV and radio for more than 20 years.
Burnett M. Chiperfield
Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield (June 14, 1870 - June 24, 1940) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Robert Bruce Chiperfield.
Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield (June 14, 1870 - June 24, 1940) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Robert Bruce Chiperfield.
Burton C. Cook
Burton Chauncey Cook (May 11, 1819 – August 18, 1894) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Burton Chauncey Cook (May 11, 1819 – August 18, 1894) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Canute R. Matson
Canute R. Matson (April 9, 1843 - January 12, 1903) was a Norwegian born politician who served as Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois at the time of the 1886 Haymarket Square Riot in Chicago.
Canute R. Matson (April 9, 1843 - January 12, 1903) was a Norwegian born politician who served as Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois at the time of the 1886 Haymarket Square Riot in Chicago.
Carl Hawkinson
Carl Hawkinson is a former state legislator, State's Attorney, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety in the State of Illinois.
Carl Hawkinson is a former state legislator, State's Attorney, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety in the State of Illinois.
Carl R. Chindblom
Carl Richard Chindblom (December 21, 1870 - September 12, 1956) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Carl Richard Chindblom (December 21, 1870 - September 12, 1956) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Catherine Gouger Waugh McCulloch (June 4, 1862–April 20, 1945, age 82) was an American lawyer and noted suffragist.
Catherine Gouger Waugh McCulloch (June 4, 1862–April 20, 1945, age 82) was an American lawyer and noted suffragist.
Charles A. Bane
Charles Arthur Bane (May 1, 1913 – April 5, 1998) was an American lawyer and civil rights activist who was a former federal judicial nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...
Charles Arthur Bane (May 1, 1913 – April 5, 1998) was an American lawyer and civil rights activist who was a former federal judicial nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...
Charles A. Hill
Charles Augustus Hill (August 23, 1833 - May 29, 1902) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Charles Augustus Hill (August 23, 1833 - May 29, 1902) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Charles A. Karch
Charles Adam Karch was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Charles Adam Karch was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Charles C. Bonney
Charles Carroll Bonney (1831–1903) was a Chicago lawyer, judge, teacher, author, and orator, best known for serving as President of the World's Congresses at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.
Charles Carroll Bonney (1831–1903) was a Chicago lawyer, judge, teacher, author, and orator, best known for serving as President of the World's Congresses at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.
Charles H. Constable
Judge Charles H. Constable was an Attorney, Illinois State Senator, Judge, and real estate entrepreneur.
Judge Charles H. Constable was an Attorney, Illinois State Senator, Judge, and real estate entrepreneur.
Charles H. Davis (judge)
Charles H. Davis (, Fairfield, Illinois – circa November 1976) was a Republican lawyer who has twice served on the Illinois Supreme Court, once as Chief Justice, and on the Illinois Appell...
Charles H. Davis (, Fairfield, Illinois – circa November 1976) was a Republican lawyer who has twice served on the Illinois Supreme Court, once as Chief Justice, and on the Illinois Appell...
Charles J. Guiteau
Charles Julius Guiteau (September 8, 1841 – June 30, 1882) was an American lawyer who assassinated U.S. President James A. Garfield.
Charles Julius Guiteau (September 8, 1841 – June 30, 1882) was an American lawyer who assassinated U.S. President James A. Garfield.
Charles M. Harris
Charles Murray Harris (April 10, 1821 - September 20, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Charles Murray Harris (April 10, 1821 - September 20, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Clarence Darrow
Clarence Seward Darrow was an American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union, best known for defending teenage thrill killers Leopold and Loeb in their trial for murder...
Clarence Seward Darrow was an American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union, best known for defending teenage thrill killers Leopold and Loeb in their trial for murder...
Darin LaHood
Darin LaHood is a Republican politician from Peoria, Illinois, who is a member of the Illinois Senate representing the seven-county 37th legislative district.
Darin LaHood is a Republican politician from Peoria, Illinois, who is a member of the Illinois Senate representing the seven-county 37th legislative district.
David Davis (Supreme Court justice)
David Davis (March 9, 1815 – June 26, 1886) was a United States Senator from Illinois and associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
David Davis (March 9, 1815 – June 26, 1886) was a United States Senator from Illinois and associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
David Hiller
David Dean Hiller (born June 12, 1953) is a lawyer and former media executive for Chicago-based Tribune Company.
David Dean Hiller (born June 12, 1953) is a lawyer and former media executive for Chicago-based Tribune Company.
David J. Baker
David Jewett Baker (September 7, 1792 August 6, 1869) was a United States Senator from Illinois.
David Jewett Baker (September 7, 1792 August 6, 1869) was a United States Senator from Illinois.
David J. Baker, Jr.
David Jewett Baker, Jr., the son of David J. Baker, was a justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
David Jewett Baker, Jr., the son of David J. Baker, was a justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
David Jacobson (diplomat)
David Cary Jacobson (born October 9, 1951) is an American lawyer who is the current United States Ambassador to Canada.
David Cary Jacobson (born October 9, 1951) is an American lawyer who is the current United States Ambassador to Canada.
David McCulloch (judge)
David McCulloch (January 25, 1832 – September 17, 1907) was a prominent Illinois lawyer and judge.
David McCulloch (January 25, 1832 – September 17, 1907) was a prominent Illinois lawyer and judge.
David P. Jenkins
David P. Jenkins (August 26, 1823 – March 30, 1915), was an American attorney, soldier, businessman and philanthropist who homesteaded Spokane, Washington.
David P. Jenkins (August 26, 1823 – March 30, 1915), was an American attorney, soldier, businessman and philanthropist who homesteaded Spokane, Washington.
David Schippers
David Schippers is a Chicago lawyer.
David Schippers is a Chicago lawyer.
Dawn Clark Netsch
Dawn Clark Netsch (born September 16, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an Illinois professor of law and politician.
Dawn Clark Netsch (born September 16, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an Illinois professor of law and politician.
Dennis Crouch
Dennis David Crouch (born April 30, 1975 in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American patent attorney who worked for McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB) in Chicago, Illinois, until 2007.
Dennis David Crouch (born April 30, 1975 in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American patent attorney who worked for McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB) in Chicago, Illinois, until 2007.
Dick Durbin
Richard Joseph "Dick" Durbin is the senior United States Senator from Illinois and the Senate Majority Whip, the second highest position in the Democratic Party leadership in the Senate.
Richard Joseph "Dick" Durbin is the senior United States Senator from Illinois and the Senate Majority Whip, the second highest position in the Democratic Party leadership in the Senate.
Don Manzullo
Donald A. Manzullo (born March 24, 1944) is the U.S. Representative for.
Donald A. Manzullo (born March 24, 1944) is the U.S. Representative for.
Donald A. Manzullo
Donald A. Manzullo (born March 24, 1944) is the U.S. Representative for.
Donald A. Manzullo (born March 24, 1944) is the U.S. Representative for.
Drew S. Days, III
Drew Saunders Days III, an American lawyer, served as United States Solicitor General from 1993 to 1996 under President Bill Clinton.
Drew Saunders Days III, an American lawyer, served as United States Solicitor General from 1993 to 1996 under President Bill Clinton.
Ed Genson
Edward M. Genson (born June, 1941) is a Chicago attorney who has represented high profile defendants such as former Republic Windows CEO Richard Gillman, musician R. Kelly, newspaper owner Conra...
Edward M. Genson (born June, 1941) is a Chicago attorney who has represented high profile defendants such as former Republic Windows CEO Richard Gillman, musician R. Kelly, newspaper owner Conra...
Edgar Bronson Tolman
Edgar Bronson Tolman was a prominent Chicago lawyer.
Edgar Bronson Tolman was a prominent Chicago lawyer.
Edith S. Sampson
Edith Spurlock Sampson (13 October 1901? – 8 October 1979) was an American lawyer and judge, and the first Black U.S. delegate appointed to the United Nations.
Edith Spurlock Sampson (13 October 1901? – 8 October 1979) was an American lawyer and judge, and the first Black U.S. delegate appointed to the United Nations.
Edward Eagle Brown
Edward Eagle BrownEdward Eagle Brown was an American attorney and businessman.
Edward Eagle BrownEdward Eagle Brown was an American attorney and businessman.
Edward George Ryan
Edward George Ryan was an American jurist.
Edward George Ryan was an American jurist.
Edward Hanrahan
Edward Vincent Hanrahan (March 11, 1921 – June 9, 2009) was a Cook County, Illinois State's Attorney who had been groomed as a prospective successor to Mayor of Chicago Richard J. Daley wh...
Edward Vincent Hanrahan (March 11, 1921 – June 9, 2009) was a Cook County, Illinois State's Attorney who had been groomed as a prospective successor to Mayor of Chicago Richard J. Daley wh...
Edwin H. Conger
Edwin Hurd Conger (March 7, 1843 – May 18, 1907) was an Civil War soldier, lawyer, banker, Iowa congressman, and United States diplomat.
Edwin Hurd Conger (March 7, 1843 – May 18, 1907) was an Civil War soldier, lawyer, banker, Iowa congressman, and United States diplomat.
Elbert Henry Gary
Elbert Henry Gary was an American lawyer, county judge and corporate officer.
Elbert Henry Gary was an American lawyer, county judge and corporate officer.
Eleazer A. Paine
Eleazer Arthur Paine was an American soldier, author, lawyer, and a controversial general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Eleazer Arthur Paine was an American soldier, author, lawyer, and a controversial general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Elliott Anthony
Elliott Anthony (b. 1827) was a prominent Illinois lawyer and judge who was active in the founding of the Republican Party.
Elliott Anthony (b. 1827) was a prominent Illinois lawyer and judge who was active in the founding of the Republican Party.
Elmer Beach
Elmer Ellsworth Beach (December 19, 1861 – March 17, 1950) was an American football player and lawyer.
Elmer Ellsworth Beach (December 19, 1861 – March 17, 1950) was an American football player and lawyer.
Elmer Gertz
Elmer Gertz was an American lawyer, writer and civil rights activist.
Elmer Gertz was an American lawyer, writer and civil rights activist.
Eric S. Pistorius
Eric S. Pistorius (born 1956), is currently a Circuit court Judge of the Seventh Circuit of Illinois, residing from Jerseyville, Illinois.
Eric S. Pistorius (born 1956), is currently a Circuit court Judge of the Seventh Circuit of Illinois, residing from Jerseyville, Illinois.
Eric S. Reyes
Eric Steven Reyes is an Independent Party candidate for the United States Congress in Illinois's 17th congressional district.
Eric Steven Reyes is an Independent Party candidate for the United States Congress in Illinois's 17th congressional district.
Frederick Hampden Winston
Frederick Hampden Winston (November 2, 1830 — February 19, 1904) was a prominent American lawyer who was one of the founders of the law firm that is today Winston & Strawn.
Frederick Hampden Winston (November 2, 1830 — February 19, 1904) was a prominent American lawyer who was one of the founders of the law firm that is today Winston & Strawn.
George E. Adams
George Everett Adams (June 18, 1840 – October 5, 1917) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
George Everett Adams (June 18, 1840 – October 5, 1917) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
George Munroe
George Barber Munroe (born January 5, 1922) is a retired American professional basketball player, Navy veteran, Rhodes scholar, lawyer, and former CEO of Phelps Dodge Corporation.
George Barber Munroe (born January 5, 1922) is a retired American professional basketball player, Navy veteran, Rhodes scholar, lawyer, and former CEO of Phelps Dodge Corporation.
George W. Lindberg
George Wakem Lindberg (born June 21, 1932) is a United States federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, one of the busiest Federal Courts in the nation.
George Wakem Lindberg (born June 21, 1932) is a United States federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, one of the busiest Federal Courts in the nation.
Gery Chico
Gery Chico is a Chicago lawyer, public official, former Democratic primary candidate for United States Senate, and former candidate for Mayor of Chicago.
Gery Chico is a Chicago lawyer, public official, former Democratic primary candidate for United States Senate, and former candidate for Mayor of Chicago.
Gilbert Carlton Walker
Gilbert Carlton Walker (August 1, 1833 – May 11, 1885) was a United States political figure.
Gilbert Carlton Walker (August 1, 1833 – May 11, 1885) was a United States political figure.
Granville Barrere
Granville Barrere (July 11, 1829 – January 13, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, nephew of Nelson Barrere.
Granville Barrere (July 11, 1829 – January 13, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, nephew of Nelson Barrere.
Green Berry Raum
Green Berry Raum (December 3, 1829 – December 18, 1909) was a lawyer, author, and U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Ci...
Green Berry Raum (December 3, 1829 – December 18, 1909) was a lawyer, author, and U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Ci...
Greenbury L. Fort
Greenbury Lafayette Fort (October 17, 1825 - January 13, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Greenbury Lafayette Fort (October 17, 1825 - January 13, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Gustav Körner
Gustav Philipp Körner, also spelled Gustave or Gustavus Koerner (born 20 November 1809 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany - died 9 April 1896 in Belleville, Illinois) was an Illinois lawy...
Gustav Philipp Körner, also spelled Gustave or Gustavus Koerner (born 20 November 1809 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany - died 9 April 1896 in Belleville, Illinois) was an Illinois lawy...
Harold Himmel Velde
Harold Himmel Velde (April 1, 1910 - September 1, 1985) was a United States political figure.
Harold Himmel Velde (April 1, 1910 - September 1, 1985) was a United States political figure.
Harold Washington
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.
Harris W. Fawell
Harris W. Fawell (born March 25, 1929, in West Chicago, Illinois) was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from 1963 to 1977, and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 19...
Harris W. Fawell (born March 25, 1929, in West Chicago, Illinois) was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from 1963 to 1977, and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 19...
Harry P. Beam
Harry Peter Beam was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Harry Peter Beam was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Harry T. Edwards
Harry Thomas Edwards (born 1940) is a United States federal judge.
Harry Thomas Edwards (born 1940) is a United States federal judge.
Harvey B. Hurd
Harvey B. Hurd (1828–1906) was a prominent Chicago lawyer, abolitionist, and social reformer.
Harvey B. Hurd (1828–1906) was a prominent Chicago lawyer, abolitionist, and social reformer.
Henry Clarke (baseball)
Henry Tefft Clarke, Jr. (August 4, 1875 – March 28, 1950) was an American baseball player and coach, lawyer and politician.
Henry Tefft Clarke, Jr. (August 4, 1875 – March 28, 1950) was an American baseball player and coach, lawyer and politician.
Henry Clay Whitney
Henry Clay Whitney (23 February 1831 - 1905) was a United States lawyer who was a close friend of President Abraham Lincoln, and later a biographer of the president.
Henry Clay Whitney (23 February 1831 - 1905) was a United States lawyer who was a close friend of President Abraham Lincoln, and later a biographer of the president.
Henry Hyde
Henry John Hyde (April 18, 1924 – November 29, 2007), an American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007, representing the 6th ...
Henry John Hyde (April 18, 1924 – November 29, 2007), an American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007, representing the 6th ...
Henry P. H. Bromwell
Henry Pelham Holmes Bromwell was a lawyer, politician from Illinois, and prominent Freemason.
Henry Pelham Holmes Bromwell was a lawyer, politician from Illinois, and prominent Freemason.
Henry Riggs Rathbone
Henry Riggs Rathbone (February 12, 1870 – July 15, 1928) was a congressman from Illinois.
Henry Riggs Rathbone (February 12, 1870 – July 15, 1928) was a congressman from Illinois.
Hermann Lieb
Hermann Lieb (a.k.a. Herman Lieb) (May 24, 1826 – March 5, 1908) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Hermann Lieb (a.k.a. Herman Lieb) (May 24, 1826 – March 5, 1908) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Hiram Barber, Jr.
Hiram Barber, Jr. (March 24, 1835 – August 5, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Hiram Barber, Jr. (March 24, 1835 – August 5, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Horace Sweeney Oakley
Horace Sweeney Oakley, born in 1861, was a Chicago lawyer, scholar, and philanthropist.
Horace Sweeney Oakley, born in 1861, was a Chicago lawyer, scholar, and philanthropist.
Howard Ellis
Howard Ellis (1892-1968) was a prominent Chicago lawyer and one of the name partners of Kirkland & Ellis.
Howard Ellis (1892-1968) was a prominent Chicago lawyer and one of the name partners of Kirkland & Ellis.
Ilana Rovner
Ilana Kara Diamond Rovner (born in 1938 in Riga, Latvia) is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Ilana Kara Diamond Rovner (born in 1938 in Riga, Latvia) is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Isaac N. Arnold
Isaac Newton Arnold (November 30, 1815, Hartwick, New York - April 24, 1884, Chicago) was an American politician and biographer.
Isaac Newton Arnold (November 30, 1815, Hartwick, New York - April 24, 1884, Chicago) was an American politician and biographer.
Isaac P. Walker
Isaac Pigeon Walker was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
Isaac Pigeon Walker was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
J. Herbert Burke
J. Herbert Burke (January 14, 1913 – June 16, 1993) was a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida who served from 1967 to 1979.
J. Herbert Burke (January 14, 1913 – June 16, 1993) was a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida who served from 1967 to 1979.
Jacob Meister
Jacob Meister (born 1965) is an American lawyer from Chicago and former Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Illinois.
Jacob Meister (born 1965) is an American lawyer from Chicago and former Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Illinois.
James B. Bradwell
James Bolesworth Bradwell (1828–1907) was a prominent Illinois lawyer, judge, and politician.
James Bolesworth Bradwell (1828–1907) was a prominent Illinois lawyer, judge, and politician.
James Knox (Illinois politician)
James Knox (July 4, 1807 - October 8, 1876) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
James Knox (July 4, 1807 - October 8, 1876) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
James Knox (Illinois)
James Knox (July 4, 1807 - October 8, 1876) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
James Knox (July 4, 1807 - October 8, 1876) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
James Lyons (lawyer)
James M. Lyons (born January 6, 1947) is an attorney at law in Denver, Colorado.
James M. Lyons (born January 6, 1947) is an attorney at law in Denver, Colorado.
James M. Slattery
James Michael Slattery (July 29, 1878 - August 28, 1948) was a United States Senator from Illinois.
James Michael Slattery (July 29, 1878 - August 28, 1948) was a United States Senator from Illinois.
James V. Heidinger
James Vandaveer Heidinger was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
James Vandaveer Heidinger was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Jeffrey J. Kroll
Jeffrey J. Kroll (born February 24, 1964) is a Chicago, Illinois based trial lawyer.
Jeffrey J. Kroll (born February 24, 1964) is a Chicago, Illinois based trial lawyer.
Jerome W. Van Gorkom
Jerome William Van Gorkom was a United States businessman who was U.S. Under Secretary of State for Management 1982-83.
Jerome William Van Gorkom was a United States businessman who was U.S. Under Secretary of State for Management 1982-83.
Jerry Reinsdorf
Jerry M. Reinsdorf is a CPA, lawyer and an owner of the MLB's Chicago White Sox and the NBA's Chicago Bulls.
Jerry M. Reinsdorf is a CPA, lawyer and an owner of the MLB's Chicago White Sox and the NBA's Chicago Bulls.
Jesse B. Thomas, Jr.
Jesse Burgess Thomas, Jr. (July 31, 1806-February 21, 1850) was born in Lebanon, Ohio and was an Illinois politician who served as the Illinois Attorney General from 1835–1836 and later on the s...
Jesse Burgess Thomas, Jr. (July 31, 1806-February 21, 1850) was born in Lebanon, Ohio and was an Illinois politician who served as the Illinois Attorney General from 1835–1836 and later on the s...
Joe Vosicky
Joseph F. Vosicky Jr. is a graduate of The John Marshall Law School with a general practice; estates, trusts, and wills; and civil litigation.
Joseph F. Vosicky Jr. is a graduate of The John Marshall Law School with a general practice; estates, trusts, and wills; and civil litigation.
John Aaron Rawlins
John Aaron Rawlins (February 13, 1831 – September 6, 1869) was an United States Army general during the American Civil War, a confidant of Ulysses S. Grant, and later U.S. Secretary of War.
John Aaron Rawlins (February 13, 1831 – September 6, 1869) was an United States Army general during the American Civil War, a confidant of Ulysses S. Grant, and later U.S. Secretary of War.
John Allen Sterling
John Allen Sterling was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and brother of Thomas Sterling.
John Allen Sterling was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and brother of Thomas Sterling.
John C. Black
John Charles Black (January 27, 1839 – August 17, 1915) was a Democratic U.S. Congressman and received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
John Charles Black (January 27, 1839 – August 17, 1915) was a Democratic U.S. Congressman and received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
John Cullerton
John J. Cullerton is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 6th district since his appointment in 1991.
John J. Cullerton is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 6th district since his appointment in 1991.
John E. Cribbet
John E. Cribbet was a well-known legal scholar, dean of the University of Illinois College of Law, and chancellor of the University of Illinois.
John E. Cribbet was a well-known legal scholar, dean of the University of Illinois College of Law, and chancellor of the University of Illinois.
John Frush Knox
John Frush Knox (1907 – 1997) served as secretary and law clerk to United States Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds from 1936 to 1937.
John Frush Knox (1907 – 1997) served as secretary and law clerk to United States Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds from 1936 to 1937.
John G. Mulroe
John G. Mulroe is a Democratic state senator and lawyer from Chicago, Illinois, he represents the 10th Illinois State Senate District.
John G. Mulroe is a Democratic state senator and lawyer from Chicago, Illinois, he represents the 10th Illinois State Senate District.
John H. Cox
John Herman Cox (born July 15, 1955) is an American lawyer, accountant, businessman, broadcaster, and aspiring politician.
John Herman Cox (born July 15, 1955) is an American lawyer, accountant, businessman, broadcaster, and aspiring politician.
John H. Hamline
John Henry Hamline (1856-1904) was a prominent Chicago lawyer.
John Henry Hamline (1856-1904) was a prominent Chicago lawyer.
John Henry Stelle
John Henry Stelle (August 10, 1891 in McLeansboro, Illinois – July 5, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a U.S. political figure.
John Henry Stelle (August 10, 1891 in McLeansboro, Illinois – July 5, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a U.S. political figure.
John I. Rinaker
John Irving Rinaker (November 1, 1830 – January 15, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John Irving Rinaker (November 1, 1830 – January 15, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John J. Hardin
John J. Hardin (January 6, 1810 – February 23, 1847) was a U.S. Representative and militia general from Illinois.
John J. Hardin (January 6, 1810 – February 23, 1847) was a U.S. Representative and militia general from Illinois.
John J. Tharp, Jr.
John Joseph "Jay" Tharp, Jr. is a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
John Joseph "Jay" Tharp, Jr. is a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
John K. Edmunds
John Kaestli Edmunds was a Chicago area lawyer and a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Chicago area.
John Kaestli Edmunds was a Chicago area lawyer and a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Chicago area.
John M. Crebs
John Montgomery Crebs (April 9, 1830 – June 26, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as an officer and brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John Montgomery Crebs (April 9, 1830 – June 26, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as an officer and brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John McCracken Robinson
John McCracken Robinson (April 10, 1794 April 25, 1843) was a United States Senator from Illinois.
John McCracken Robinson (April 10, 1794 April 25, 1843) was a United States Senator from Illinois.
John N. Erlenborn
John Neal Erlenborn (February 8, 1927 - October 30, 2005) was a lawyer and a former Republican member of the U.S. Congressional Delegations from Illinois, representing the 14th (then after 1980s...
John Neal Erlenborn (February 8, 1927 - October 30, 2005) was a lawyer and a former Republican member of the U.S. Congressional Delegations from Illinois, representing the 14th (then after 1980s...
John Patrick Looney
John Patrick Looney was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s.
John Patrick Looney was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s.
John Porter (Illinois politician)
John Edward Porter (born June 1, 1935) is a former United States Representative from Illinois.
John Edward Porter (born June 1, 1935) is a former United States Representative from Illinois.
John R. Eden
John Rice Eden (February 1, 1826 - June 9, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
John Rice Eden (February 1, 1826 - June 9, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
John Rice Jones
John Rice Jones (February 11, 1759 – February 1, 1824) was an American politician, jurist, and pioneer.
John Rice Jones (February 11, 1759 – February 1, 1824) was an American politician, jurist, and pioneer.
John T. Stuart
John Todd Stuart (November 10, 1807 - November 23, 1885) was a lawyer and a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
John Todd Stuart (November 10, 1807 - November 23, 1885) was a lawyer and a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
John Tipton (Alberta politician)
John Gaddis Tipton (January 27, 1849 – October 9, 1914) was a Canadian and American politician, lawyer, and coal miner.
John Gaddis Tipton (January 27, 1849 – October 9, 1914) was a Canadian and American politician, lawyer, and coal miner.
John W. Cox, Jr.
John W. Cox, Jr. (born July 10, 1947) is an American politician who was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for one term.
John W. Cox, Jr. (born July 10, 1947) is an American politician who was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for one term.
John Wentworth (Illinois)
"Long" John Wentworth (March 5, 1815 October 16, 1888) was the editor of the Chicago Democrat, a two-term mayor of Chicago, and a six-term member of the United States House of Representatives.
"Long" John Wentworth (March 5, 1815 October 16, 1888) was the editor of the Chicago Democrat, a two-term mayor of Chicago, and a six-term member of the United States House of Representatives.
John Z. Lee
John Zihun Lee is a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
John Zihun Lee is a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Jonathan Russell Bullock
Jonathan Russell Bullock was a Rhode Island politician and a United States federal judge.
Jonathan Russell Bullock was a Rhode Island politician and a United States federal judge.
Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn
Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn (October 1, 1838 September 12, 1918) was a Democratic Representative and Senator from Kentucky.
Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn (October 1, 1838 September 12, 1918) was a Democratic Representative and Senator from Kentucky.
Joseph Gurney Cannon
Joseph Gurney Cannon was a United States politician from Illinois and leader of the Republican Party.
Joseph Gurney Cannon was a United States politician from Illinois and leader of the Republican Party.
Joseph P. Newsham
Joseph Parkinson Newsham was a 19th-century politician, lawyer, merchant and planter from Louisiana.
Joseph Parkinson Newsham was a 19th-century politician, lawyer, merchant and planter from Louisiana.
Josiah Lamborn
Josiah Lamborn was the Attorney General of Illinois from 1840 to 1843 and was the chief prosecuting attorney in the trial of five defendants accused of murdering Latter Day Saint leaders Joseph ...
Josiah Lamborn was the Attorney General of Illinois from 1840 to 1843 and was the chief prosecuting attorney in the trial of five defendants accused of murdering Latter Day Saint leaders Joseph ...
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy
Kathryn Ellen O'Loughlin (April 24, 1894 - January 16, 1952) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Kathryn Ellen O'Loughlin (April 24, 1894 - January 16, 1952) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Kermit Roosevelt III
Kermit "Kim" Roosevelt III (born July 14, 1971) is a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and author of The Myth of Judicial Activism (Yale University Press, 2006) and...
Kermit "Kim" Roosevelt III (born July 14, 1971) is a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and author of The Myth of Judicial Activism (Yale University Press, 2006) and...
Kevin L. Barney
Kevin L. Barney is a specialist in public finance law who also writes scholarly works related to Mormon history, scripture and thought.
Kevin L. Barney is a specialist in public finance law who also writes scholarly works related to Mormon history, scripture and thought.
Lane Evans
Lane Allen Evans (born August 4, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983 until 2007, representing the 17th District of Illinois.
Lane Allen Evans (born August 4, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983 until 2007, representing the 17th District of Illinois.
Laura Caldwell
Laura Caldwell is a former civil trial lawyer, now Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Director of Life After Innocence, published author of 12 novels ...
Laura Caldwell is a former civil trial lawyer, now Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Director of Life After Innocence, published author of 12 novels ...
Laurence Gronlund
Laurence Gronlund (July 13, 1846 - October 15, 1899) was an American lawyer and socialist.
Laurence Gronlund (July 13, 1846 - October 15, 1899) was an American lawyer and socialist.
Lee A. Daniels
Lee A. Daniels (born April 15, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan) served as Illinois State Representative for the 46th district, from 1975 to 2006.
Lee A. Daniels (born April 15, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan) served as Illinois State Representative for the 46th district, from 1975 to 2006.
Leo E. Allen
Leo Elwood Allen, American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933&...
Leo Elwood Allen, American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933&...
Lincoln Clark
Lincoln Clark (August 9, 1800 – September 16, 1886) was a lawyer and one-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
Lincoln Clark (August 9, 1800 – September 16, 1886) was a lawyer and one-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
Logan Hay
Logan Hay was a prominent Illinois lawyer.
Logan Hay was a prominent Illinois lawyer.
Lucien Lester Ainsworth
Lucien Lester Ainsworth was a one-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district in northeastern Iowa.
Lucien Lester Ainsworth was a one-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district in northeastern Iowa.
Luis Kutner
Luis Kutner, is a U.S. human rights activist and lawyer who co-founded Amnesty International with Peter Benenson in 1961, and created the concept of a living will.
Luis Kutner, is a U.S. human rights activist and lawyer who co-founded Amnesty International with Peter Benenson in 1961, and created the concept of a living will.
Marguerite Rawalt
Dr. Marguerite Rawalt (16 October 1895 – 16 December 1989) was an American writer and lawyer who lobbied in Congress on behalf of women's rights.
Dr. Marguerite Rawalt (16 October 1895 – 16 December 1989) was an American writer and lawyer who lobbied in Congress on behalf of women's rights.
Mark Curran
Mark C. Curran is the current Sheriff of Lake County, Illinois.
Mark C. Curran is the current Sheriff of Lake County, Illinois.
Mark R. Bacon
Mark Reeves Bacon (February 29, 1852 – August 20, 1941) was a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Mark Reeves Bacon (February 29, 1852 – August 20, 1941) was a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Martin J. Oberman
Martin J. Oberman served as alderman of Chicago’s 43rd Ward from 1975 until 1987.
Martin J. Oberman served as alderman of Chicago’s 43rd Ward from 1975 until 1987.
Mary Bartelme
Mary Margaret Bartelme (July 24, 1866 – July 25, 1954) was the first woman appointed Cook County Public Guardian in Illinois, and the first women elected judge in a court of high jurisdiction in...
Mary Margaret Bartelme (July 24, 1866 – July 25, 1954) was the first woman appointed Cook County Public Guardian in Illinois, and the first women elected judge in a court of high jurisdiction in...
Matt Goetten
Matt Goetten is Greene County's State's Attorney for Illinois running for the United States House of Representatives for Illinois' 13th district.
Matt Goetten is Greene County's State's Attorney for Illinois running for the United States House of Representatives for Illinois' 13th district.
Megyn Kelly
Megyn Marie Kelly, formerly known as Megyn Kendall, is an American journalist and news anchor employed by the Fox News Channel.
Megyn Marie Kelly, formerly known as Megyn Kendall, is an American journalist and news anchor employed by the Fox News Channel.
Melville Fuller
Melville Weston Fuller was the eighth Chief Justice of the United States between 1888 and 1910.
Melville Weston Fuller was the eighth Chief Justice of the United States between 1888 and 1910.
Michael Kelly Lawler
Michael Kelly Lawler (November 16, 1814 – July 26, 1882) was an officer in the United States Army in both the Mexican War and the Civil War.
Michael Kelly Lawler (November 16, 1814 – July 26, 1882) was an officer in the United States Army in both the Mexican War and the Civil War.
Michael Noland
Michael Noland is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 22nd District since 2007.
Michael Noland is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 22nd District since 2007.
Michael Patrick Flanagan
Michael Patrick Flanagan (born November 9, 1962) is an American politician from Illinois, and a Republican.
Michael Patrick Flanagan (born November 9, 1962) is an American politician from Illinois, and a Republican.
Michael Quigley
Michael "Mike" Quigley (born October 17, 1958) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since the April 7, 2009 special election.
Michael "Mike" Quigley (born October 17, 1958) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since the April 7, 2009 special election.
Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is the wife of the 44th and incumbent President of the United States, Barack Obama, and is the first African-American First Lady of the United States.
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is the wife of the 44th and incumbent President of the United States, Barack Obama, and is the first African-American First Lady of the United States.
Mike Quigley (politician)
Michael "Mike" Quigley (born October 17, 1958) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since the April 7, 2009 special election.
Michael "Mike" Quigley (born October 17, 1958) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since the April 7, 2009 special election.
Milo Kendall
Milo Kendall was a successful lawyer and businessman in Princeton, Illinois, born in 1819 in Vermont.
Milo Kendall was a successful lawyer and businessman in Princeton, Illinois, born in 1819 in Vermont.
Myra Bradwell
Myra Colby Bradwell (February 12, 1831 – February 14, 1894) was a publisher and political activist.
Myra Colby Bradwell (February 12, 1831 – February 14, 1894) was a publisher and political activist.
Nathan William MacChesney
Nathan William MacChesney was a prominent Chicago lawyer.
Nathan William MacChesney was a prominent Chicago lawyer.
Newton N. Minow
Newton Norman Minow (born January 17, 1926) is an American attorney and former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
Newton Norman Minow (born January 17, 1926) is an American attorney and former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
Nicholas E. Worthington
Nicholas Ellsworth Worthington (March 30, 1836 - March 4, 1916) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Nicholas Ellsworth Worthington (March 30, 1836 - March 4, 1916) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Oliver R. Barrett
Oliver R. Barrett was a prolific collector of Lincolniana.
Oliver R. Barrett was a prolific collector of Lincolniana.
Pat Quinn (politician)
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Quinn III (born December 16, 1948) is the 41st and current Governor of Illinois.
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Quinn III (born December 16, 1948) is the 41st and current Governor of Illinois.
Paul Igasaki
The Honorable Paul M. Igasaki is the Chair and Chief Judge of the Administrative Review Board at the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Honorable Paul M. Igasaki is the Chair and Chief Judge of the Administrative Review Board at the U.S. Department of Labor.
Paul M. Lisnek
Paul M. Lisnek, JD, PhD, was born on June 19, 1958 and is an attorney, legal consultant, political analyst, public speaker, television and radio talk show host and interviewer, and accomplished ...
Paul M. Lisnek, JD, PhD, was born on June 19, 1958 and is an attorney, legal consultant, political analyst, public speaker, television and radio talk show host and interviewer, and accomplished ...
Pearl M. Hart
Pearl M. Hart (1890–1975) was a Chicago attorney notable for her work defending oppressed minority groups.
Pearl M. Hart (1890–1975) was a Chicago attorney notable for her work defending oppressed minority groups.
Peter Fitzgerald (politician)
Peter Gosselin Fitzgerald is the former junior United States Senator from Illinois and was in office from 1999 to 2005.
Peter Gosselin Fitzgerald is the former junior United States Senator from Illinois and was in office from 1999 to 2005.
Peter Francis Geraci
Peter Francis Geraci is a prominent Chicago-based bankruptcy attorney.
Peter Francis Geraci is a prominent Chicago-based bankruptcy attorney.
Peter N. Silvestri
Peter N. Silvestri has presided as the village president of Elmwood Park, Illinois since May 1, 1989.
Peter N. Silvestri has presided as the village president of Elmwood Park, Illinois since May 1, 1989.
Peter Roskam
Peter James Roskam (born September 13, 1961) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2007.
Peter James Roskam (born September 13, 1961) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2007.
Philip H. Corboy
Philip H. Corboy, is a Chicago-based trial lawyer who has tried personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases across the country for over 50 years.
Philip H. Corboy, is a Chicago-based trial lawyer who has tried personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases across the country for over 50 years.
Philip S. Post
Philip Sidney Post (March 19, 1833 – January 6, 1895) was an American diplomat, politician, and decorated Army officer.
Philip Sidney Post (March 19, 1833 – January 6, 1895) was an American diplomat, politician, and decorated Army officer.
Pleasant T. Chapman
Pleasant Thomas Chapman (October 8, 1854 – January 31, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Pleasant Thomas Chapman (October 8, 1854 – January 31, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
R. Eugene Pincham
R. Eugene Pincham (28 June 1925 – 3 April 2008) was a pioneering African American civil rights attorney, judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, justice of the Appellate Court of Il...
R. Eugene Pincham (28 June 1925 – 3 April 2008) was a pioneering African American civil rights attorney, judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, justice of the Appellate Court of Il...
Raja Krishnamoorthi
S. Raja Krishnamoorthi is a lawyer, engineer, and politician currently seeking the Democratic nomination in Illinois's 8th congressional district for the United States House of Representatives.
S. Raja Krishnamoorthi is a lawyer, engineer, and politician currently seeking the Democratic nomination in Illinois's 8th congressional district for the United States House of Representatives.
Randy Barnett
Randy E. Barnett (born February 5, 1952) is a lawyer, a law professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches constitutional law and contracts, and a legal theorist in the United S...
Randy E. Barnett (born February 5, 1952) is a lawyer, a law professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches constitutional law and contracts, and a legal theorist in the United S...
Reginald C. Harmon
Reginald C. Harmon was a Major General in the United States Air Force and served as its first Judge Advocate General.
Reginald C. Harmon was a Major General in the United States Air Force and served as its first Judge Advocate General.
Rich Whitney
Rich Whitney (born April 21, 1955) is an Illinois politician and civil rights attorney who was the Illinois Green Party's nominee for Governor of Illinois in the elections of 2006 and 2010.
Rich Whitney (born April 21, 1955) is an Illinois politician and civil rights attorney who was the Illinois Green Party's nominee for Governor of Illinois in the elections of 2006 and 2010.
Richard A. Devine
Richard A. "Dick" Devine (born July 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) was the State's Attorney of Cook County, Illinois, United States from 1996 to 2008.
Richard A. "Dick" Devine (born July 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) was the State's Attorney of Cook County, Illinois, United States from 1996 to 2008.
Richard Henry Mills
Richard Henry Mills (born 1929) is a senior United States federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
Richard Henry Mills (born 1929) is a senior United States federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
Richard Yates (20th century politician)
Richard Yates was the 22nd Governor of Illinois from 1901 to 1905.
Richard Yates was the 22nd Governor of Illinois from 1901 to 1905.
Rob Pelinka
Robert Todd Pelinka, Jr. (born December 23, 1969) is an American lawyer, National Basketball Association (NBA) sports agent and former college basketball player from Lake Bluff, Illinois (suburb...
Robert Todd Pelinka, Jr. (born December 23, 1969) is an American lawyer, National Basketball Association (NBA) sports agent and former college basketball player from Lake Bluff, Illinois (suburb...
Robert A. Clifford
Robert A. Clifford is a Chicago trial lawyer and principal partner at Clifford Law Offices.
Robert A. Clifford is a Chicago trial lawyer and principal partner at Clifford Law Offices.
Robert Bork
Robert Heron Bork is an American legal scholar who has advocated the judicial philosophy of originalism.
Robert Heron Bork is an American legal scholar who has advocated the judicial philosophy of originalism.
Robert Cooley
Robert Cooley (born 1943) is a former Mafia lawyer, government informant and author of the 2004 autobiography, "When Corruption was King.
Robert Cooley (born 1943) is a former Mafia lawyer, government informant and author of the 2004 autobiography, "When Corruption was King.
Robert J. Gorman
Robert James Gorman (April 22, 1915 – February 17, 2007) was a Chicago attorney who served at Normandy and was in the Jeep that General Dwight D. Eisenhower rode into Paris.
Robert James Gorman (April 22, 1915 – February 17, 2007) was a Chicago attorney who served at Normandy and was in the Jeep that General Dwight D. Eisenhower rode into Paris.
Robert R. Bergstrom
Robert R. Bergstrom (1918 in Chicago, Illinois – June 4, 2006) was a lawyer, best known for defending Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation and its associates in a suit brought by Nathan Leopol...
Robert R. Bergstrom (1918 in Chicago, Illinois – June 4, 2006) was a lawyer, best known for defending Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation and its associates in a suit brought by Nathan Leopol...
Robert Sengstacke Abbott
Robert Sengstacke Abbott (24 November 1870 - February 29, 1940) was an African American lawyer, newspaper publisher and an early African-American Baha'i.
Robert Sengstacke Abbott (24 November 1870 - February 29, 1940) was an African American lawyer, newspaper publisher and an early African-American Baha'i.
Roger Sherman (American football)
Roger Sherman (January 4, 1872 – January 20, 1957) was an American football player, coach and lawyer.
Roger Sherman (January 4, 1872 – January 20, 1957) was an American football player, coach and lawyer.
Samuel Crawford (jurist)
Samuel Crawford was an American jurist from Wisconsin.
Samuel Crawford was an American jurist from Wisconsin.
Samuel McRoberts
Samuel McRoberts (April 12, 1799 March 27, 1843) was a United States Senator from Illinois.
Samuel McRoberts (April 12, 1799 March 27, 1843) was a United States Senator from Illinois.
Samuel P. Wheeler
Samuel P. Wheeler (1839-1906) was a prominent Illinois lawyer of the nineteenth century.
Samuel P. Wheeler (1839-1906) was a prominent Illinois lawyer of the nineteenth century.
Samuel W. Block
Samuel W. Block (1911-1970) was an American lawyer and one of the name partners at Jenner & Block.
Samuel W. Block (1911-1970) was an American lawyer and one of the name partners at Jenner & Block.
Sara Lynn Darrow
Sara Lynn Darrow (born June 20, 1970) is a district judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
Sara Lynn Darrow (born June 20, 1970) is a district judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
Sargent Shriver
Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr., known as Sargent Shriver, R. Sargent Shriver, or, from childhood, Sarge, was an American statesman and activist.
Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr., known as Sargent Shriver, R. Sargent Shriver, or, from childhood, Sarge, was an American statesman and activist.
Shelby Moore Cullom
Shelby Moore Cullom (November 22, 1829 – January 28, 1914) was a U.S. political figure, serving in various offices, including the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate...
Shelby Moore Cullom (November 22, 1829 – January 28, 1914) was a U.S. political figure, serving in various offices, including the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate...
Sidney Korshak
Sidney R. Korshak (June 6, 1907 - January 20, 1996) was a labor lawyer and "fixer" for businessmen in the upper echelons of power and the Chicago Outfit in the United States.
Sidney R. Korshak (June 6, 1907 - January 20, 1996) was a labor lawyer and "fixer" for businessmen in the upper echelons of power and the Chicago Outfit in the United States.
Sigmund Livingston
Sigmund G. Livingston was a German-born American Jewish attorney working in Chicago, Illinois.
Sigmund G. Livingston was a German-born American Jewish attorney working in Chicago, Illinois.
Silas H. Strawn
Silas Hardy Strawn (1866-1946) was a prominent Chicago lawyer and one of the name partners at the law firm of Winston & Strawn.
Silas Hardy Strawn (1866-1946) was a prominent Chicago lawyer and one of the name partners at the law firm of Winston & Strawn.
Skel Roach
Rudolph Charles "Skel" Roach (born Rudolph Charles Weichbrodt, October 20, 1871 - March 9, 1958) was a baseball player and coach.
Rudolph Charles "Skel" Roach (born Rudolph Charles Weichbrodt, October 20, 1871 - March 9, 1958) was a baseball player and coach.
Stephen T. Logan
Stephen Trigg Logan (February 24, 1800–July 24, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician.
Stephen Trigg Logan (February 24, 1800–July 24, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician.
Stewart Umholtz
Stewart "Stu" Umholtz is an American politician from the U.S. state of Illinois.
Stewart "Stu" Umholtz is an American politician from the U.S. state of Illinois.
Theodore Brentano
Theodore Brentano (March 29, 1854–July 2, 1940) was an American attorney and judge and the first American ambassador to Hungary (his full title was Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni...
Theodore Brentano (March 29, 1854–July 2, 1940) was an American attorney and judge and the first American ambassador to Hungary (his full title was Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni...
Theophilus W. Smith
Theophilus Washington Smith (September 28, 1784 – May 6, 1846) was an Illinois Supreme Court Justice from 1825 until his resignation on December 26, 1842.
Theophilus Washington Smith (September 28, 1784 – May 6, 1846) was an Illinois Supreme Court Justice from 1825 until his resignation on December 26, 1842.
Thomas A. Demetrio
Thomas A. Demetrio (born 1947) is a Chicago, Illinois-based trial lawyer.
Thomas A. Demetrio (born 1947) is a Chicago, Illinois-based trial lawyer.
Thomas Geoghegan
Thomas Geoghegan (b. 1949, Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American labor lawyer and author based in Chicago.
Thomas Geoghegan (b. 1949, Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American labor lawyer and author based in Chicago.
Thomas J. Maloney (judge)
Thomas J. Maloney was a corrupt judge in Cook County, Illinois who served from 1977 till his retirement in 1990.
Thomas J. Maloney was a corrupt judge in Cook County, Illinois who served from 1977 till his retirement in 1990.
Thomas J. Paprocki
Thomas John Paprocki is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Thomas John Paprocki is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Thomas J. Selby
Thomas Jefferson Selby (December 4, 1840 – March 10, 1917) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Thomas Jefferson Selby (December 4, 1840 – March 10, 1917) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Thomas M. Durkin
Thomas M. Durkin is an attorney who has been nominated to serve as a United States District Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Thomas M. Durkin is an attorney who has been nominated to serve as a United States District Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Thomas O. Osborn
Thomas Ogden Osborn was an American lawyer, soldier, and diplomat who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Thomas Ogden Osborn was an American lawyer, soldier, and diplomat who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Thomas P. Sullivan
Thomas P. Sullivan is a prominent Illinois attorney known for his involvement in notable constitutional cases, investigations, and contributions to public policy and law.
Thomas P. Sullivan is a prominent Illinois attorney known for his involvement in notable constitutional cases, investigations, and contributions to public policy and law.
Thomas R. Lamont
Thomas R. Lamont is the current United States Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), having assumed office on June 22, 2009.
Thomas R. Lamont is the current United States Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), having assumed office on June 22, 2009.
Tim Johnson (Illinois politician)
Timothy Vincent "Tim" Johnson (born July 23, 1946) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2001.
Timothy Vincent "Tim" Johnson (born July 23, 1946) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2001.
Valerie Jarrett
Valerie Bowman Jarrett (born November 14, 1956) is a senior advisor and assistant to the president for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Obama administration.
Valerie Bowman Jarrett (born November 14, 1956) is a senior advisor and assistant to the president for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Obama administration.
Victoria Reggie Kennedy
Victoria Reggie "Vicki" Kennedy is an American lawyer and second wife of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy.
Victoria Reggie "Vicki" Kennedy is an American lawyer and second wife of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy.
Walter J. Cummings, Jr.
Walter Joseph Cummings Jr. (September 29, 1916 – April 24, 1999) was a United States Solicitor General and a federal judge.
Walter Joseph Cummings Jr. (September 29, 1916 – April 24, 1999) was a United States Solicitor General and a federal judge.
Walter M. Provine
Walter M. Provine was a prominent Illinois lawyer.
Walter M. Provine was a prominent Illinois lawyer.
Walter McCornack
Walter Edwin McCornack (January 22, 1875 – June 30, 1939) was an American football player, coach, and lawyer.
Walter Edwin McCornack (January 22, 1875 – June 30, 1939) was an American football player, coach, and lawyer.
Walter S. Horton
Walter Shurts Horton (December 3, 1857 – March 13, 1944) was an American football player and lawyer.
Walter Shurts Horton (December 3, 1857 – March 13, 1944) was an American football player and lawyer.
Ward Hill Lamon
Ward Hill Lamon was a personal friend and self-appointed bodyguard of the American President Abraham Lincoln.
Ward Hill Lamon was a personal friend and self-appointed bodyguard of the American President Abraham Lincoln.
Wayne Kurzeja
Wayne Kurzeja is an American entrepreneur, writer, filmmaker and inventor based out of Chicago, IL.
Wayne Kurzeja is an American entrepreneur, writer, filmmaker and inventor based out of Chicago, IL.
Weymouth Kirkland
Weymouth Kirkland (1877–1965) was a Chicago lawyer and one of the name partners of the Chicago law firm of Kirkland & Ellis.
Weymouth Kirkland (1877–1965) was a Chicago lawyer and one of the name partners of the Chicago law firm of Kirkland & Ellis.
William Alexander Richardson
William Alexander Richardson was a prominent Illinois Democrat politician before and during the American Civil War.
William Alexander Richardson was a prominent Illinois Democrat politician before and during the American Civil War.
William E. Mason
William Ernest Mason (July 7, 1850 June 16, 1921) was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Illinois.
William Ernest Mason (July 7, 1850 June 16, 1921) was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Illinois.
William E. Williams
William Elza Williams (May 5, 1857 - September 13, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
William Elza Williams (May 5, 1857 - September 13, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
William J. Graham
William Johnson Graham (February 7, 1872 - November 10, 1937) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
William Johnson Graham (February 7, 1872 - November 10, 1937) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
William Kueffner
William Charles Kueffner was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who served in the 9th Illinois Infantry in the Western Theater in several campaigns.
William Charles Kueffner was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who served in the 9th Illinois Infantry in the Western Theater in several campaigns.
William L. Dawson (politician)
William Levi Dawson was an African-American politician and lawyer who represented Chicago, Illinois for more than 27 years in the United States House of Representatives.
William Levi Dawson was an African-American politician and lawyer who represented Chicago, Illinois for more than 27 years in the United States House of Representatives.
William McKendree Springer
William McKendree Springer (May 30, 1836 – December 4, 1903) was a United States Representative from Illinois.
William McKendree Springer (May 30, 1836 – December 4, 1903) was a United States Representative from Illinois.
William Robert Ming
William Robert Ming, Jr. (May 7, 1911 – June 30, 1973) was an American lawyer, attorney with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and law professor at Universit...
William Robert Ming, Jr. (May 7, 1911 – June 30, 1973) was an American lawyer, attorney with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and law professor at Universit...
William St. John Forman
William St. John Forman (January 20, 1847 - June 10, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
William St. John Forman (January 20, 1847 - June 10, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Wirt Dexter Walker
Wirt Dexter Walker was a Chicago lawyer (born September 1, 1860 died April 24, 1899) He was the son of successful Chicago attorney James M. Walker and Eliza M. Walker and was named after Wirt D...
Wirt Dexter Walker was a Chicago lawyer (born September 1, 1860 died April 24, 1899) He was the son of successful Chicago attorney James M. Walker and Eliza M. Walker and was named after Wirt D...