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Vote Early for Patrick Kevin Coughlin for Judge!

You can vote early from March 3rd through March 15th (Mon-Sat, 9:00am-5:00pm) at several locations including the Oak Forest City Hall located at 15440 S. Central Ave., Orland Township Hall located at 14807 Ravinia Ave., or downtown at the County Clerk’s Office, 69 W. Washington, 5th floor.  For a complete list of early voting locations, visit www.cookcountyclerk.com.

Patrick Coughlin is a lifelong resident of the Southside having grown up in Calumet Park before his family moved to Oak Forest.  Pat now lives in Orland Park with his wife of over 20 years, Kate, and their three children.  Pat is a member of St. Michael’s Parish and runs the school’s Mock Trial program.

For 17 years Pat has proudly represented you as a Cook County State’s Attorney.  He has advocated for financial support for single parents and has tried hundreds of cases against dangerous gang members and narcotic traffickers.  Patrick currently supervises 47 attorneys in the Narcotics Bureau.  His work has been recognized with special accommodation awards from Cook County Crime Stoppers, the Chicago Crime Commission, the Chicago Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Patrick is committed to improving the judicial system.  He has served as a representative on legislative committees including the Disproportionate Justice Impact Study Commission and the Racial and Ethnic Research Task Force.  Patrick has also testified before Illinois Senate and House legislative committees in support of new laws. 

Patrick Coughlin is the only candidate in his race with favorable ratings from every bar association and the only candidate found Highly Qualified by the Chicago Bar Association.

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Remember to vote for Patrick Kevin Coughlin for Judge (Democrat #171)!

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