| Judge Candace Jean Fabri Date Admitted to Bar: Illinois-1975 Court: Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois Legal Experience: After graduating from law school, Fabri clerked for Joel M. Flaum, who was then a U.S. District Court judge. She was an assistant U.S. attorney for 9 years, and was involved in the prosecution of cases that resulted from the "Operation Greylord" investigation. Immediately prior to becoming a judge, Fabri was a partner with the firm of Sachnoff and Weaver (Chicago), handling commercial litigation and white-collar defense. She served as counsel to the Judicial Inquiry Board from 1991-96, prosecuting cases before the Illinois Courts Commission. Judicial Experience: Judge Fabri was first elected to the bench in November 1996. She was assigned to the Child Protection Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, where she continues to serve. Awards : 1996, Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; 1998, Professional Achievement Award, Chicago-Kent Annual Alumnae Spring Event. Memberships: Chicago Bar Association Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois Education: Undergraduate: Marquette University, 1971, B.A. with honors. Law School: IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1975, J.D. with honors. |
