Judge Lloyd James Brooks announces for a 17th Subcircuit vacancy

Associate Judge Lloyd James Brooks has announced plans to seek a 17th Subcircuit vacancy in the 2024 Democratic Primary. A campaign website has been launched in support of this effort. That is a link to the site in the preceding sentence; a link has also been added to the Sidebar on this site.

Brooks served as a Circuit Court judge from 2018-2020, pursuant to Supreme Court appointment. Though slated by the Democratic Party for the 2020 primary, Brooks was unsuccessful in a three-way primary race. Brooks made the short list for associate judge in 2018, 2019, and 2021. The third time proved to be the charm.

Brooks' campaign bio stresses his Southland roots and his pre-judicial experience defending the rights of consumers, noting that he "was on the forefront of homeowner's rights in Illinois for more than a decade."

A statement released by the Brooks campaign quotes Judge Brooks as saying, "Having spent over 20 years working within the legal field, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that fair and just decisions can have on individuals and communities. If elected, I am committed to applying my experience and expertise to ensure that our judicial system remains a pillar of integrity."