Career Prosecutors named to supervisory positions

Two veteran prosecutors were recently promoted to supervisory positions to help lead the fight in the prosecution of cases involving violence against women, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.

Jennifer Gonzalez was named Supervisor of the Sex Crimes Unit.  In her new position, Gonzalez will oversee the prosecution of sexual assault cases, which include cases involving adult and child victims, child pornography and internet solicitation of children. Gonzalez will also oversee the Chicago Child Advocacy Center, a multidisciplinary unit that investigates child abuse.

Gonzalez most recently served as Deputy Supervisor in the Domestic Violence Unit.  Joining the State’s Attorney’s Office after graduating from John Marshall Law School, Gonzalez has worked in various positions in the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, including the Felony Review and Felony Trial divisions.

Lorna Amado-Chevlin was promoted to Deputy Supervisor of the Domestic Violence Unit, replacing Gonzalez.  In her new role, Amado-Chevlin will oversee attorneys prosecuting domestic violence related cases, including assault, stalking, murder and attempted murder.

Amado-Chevlin, also a graduate of John Marshall Law School, has worked in a variety of positions prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases in Chicago and most recently at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

“I am pleased to announce the promotions of Jennifer Gonzalez and Lorna Amado-Chevlin,” Alvarez said.  “The experience these assistant state’s attorneys have will serve them well in their new supervisory positions.”