Kristen Marie Lyons to seek 7th Subcircuit vacancy

Supporters of Kristen Marie Lyons' bid for a 7th Subcircuit vacancy have launched a campaign website in support of the effort. That's a link to the site in the preceding sentence; a link has also been added to the blog Sidebar. There is also a campaign Facebook page.

Licensed in Illinois since 2004, according to ARDC, Lyons is a sole practitioner with offices in Chicago's Loop. Her campaign bio states that she "has experience as an attorney for both the plaintiff and defendant, private practice and municipalities, large and small law firms." Lyons has tried more than 35 jury cases and 200 arbitrations, according to the campaign bio.

Lyons' campaign bio also notes that she is a member of the Forest Park Kiwanis Club, Historical Society, Neighborhood Watch, South PTO and 209 Scholarship Committee. She has volunteered her time at the annual Forest Park Rib Fest and National No Glove Softball Tournament. She has helped deliver food through her work with Top Box Foods. Lyons is also a Past President of the Advocates Society.