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Professional Background

Law Offices of Eileen O’Neill Burke 2001- present
Litigated both civil and criminal cases.
Tried dozens of cases, both civil and criminal, bench and jury.

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office 1990 -2001
Argued over 30 times in the Appellate Court.
Argued 3 times in the Illinois Supreme Court.
Supervised the writing and filing of hundreds of appellate briefs.
Prosecuted gang crimes in the juvenile division.
Worked in the field with Chicago police officers on felony review.

Bar Admissions
United States Supreme Court
Illinois Supreme Court
Federal District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Legal Memberships
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
Women’s Criminal Defense Bar Association

Civic Activities
Park Ridge Library Board of Trustees
Elementary Learning Foundation Board of Trustees