Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste officially launch his election campaign for retention of 9th Subcircuit seat

Evanston, IL – Community supporters of Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste joined him to kick off his campaign for judicial retention of his seat on the 9^th Subcircuit of Cook County. The event was held Sunday, July 24 at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL.

Judge Jean-Baptiste was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Circuit Court in March of 2011 to serve out the term of the late Judge Bender. The 9^th Subcircuit of Cook County includes all or part of the following areas/cities: Evanston, Golf, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Rogers Park, Skokie, and Wilmette. 

Supporter Dr. Curtis Webley said of the Judge, “As an Alderman for the city of Evanston, Lionel Jean-Baptiste gave hope to the hopeless; inspired the neighborhood adults and children; crossed all barriers and boundaries in an effort to seek and solidify racial and economic equality for all people. Lionel Jean-Baptiste is a person whose family values remain unmatched; he helps those who are destitute even when it requires personal sacrifices. He is a candidate whose law practice became a charitable organization as he reached out to the less fortunate. A highly qualified and experienced candidate, Lionel Jean-Baptiste models integrity and high morals, and seeks equality and justice for all.”

Jean-Baptiste served 10 years as an alderman in Evanston. A Princeton University graduate, Judge Jean-Baptiste has 20 years of legal experience, and has been found Qualified or Recommended by ALL evaluating Bar Associations.

Since joining the bench, Judge Jean-Baptiste has gained a reputation as a hard worker, a strong negotiator and a voice for fairness, reason and justice.