| JUDGE CASANDRA LEWIS Circuit Court Of Cook County Judge Lewis is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She currently serves as Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois and is assigned to the First Municipal Division where she hears personal injury cases and contract disputes. The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin wrote, “Ms. Lewis has a demeanor about her that keeps control in her courtroom while making very intelligent decisions.” Prior to ascending to the bench, Judge Lewis practiced law for 12 years, specializing in criminal law and family law. She began her legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney. Eventually, she left the public sector and established her own firm. Early in her legal career Judge Lewis was recruited to serve as an instructor for BAR/BRI’s bar review course and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy’s attorney training course. Also, Judge Lewis has participated in numerous community based forums and workshops in an effort to educate the general public about our system of jurisprudence. Immediately prior to joining the judiciary, Judge Lewis served as a Chair-qualified arbitrator in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. In 2002, Judge Lewis was elected to the Circuit Court. She was recently featured in the second edition of Who’s Who in Black Chicago. |
