Ashley Fakhouri
Chicago
Summary
Assigned to the Felony Review Unit for the past eight months with experience in a range of felony matters such as attempt murder, aggravated domestic battery, armed robberies, and other violent offenses. Currently assigned to the Children's Advocacy Center, specializing in the review of child sex crimes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant State's Attorney
Cook County State's Attorney's Office
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained an active caseload within the traffic and domestic violence division while meeting court deadlines and ensuring accurate case documentation.
- Conducted bench and jury trials for traffic and domestic violence offenses by presenting evidence, and advocating on behalf of the State
- Exercised prosecutorial discretion in reviewing felony investigations, evaluating evidence, and authorizing appropriate criminal charges such as Attempt Murders and Armed Robberies.
- Currently assigned to the Children's Advocacy Center, specializing in the investigation of child sexual abuse and child exploitation offenses.
Associate Attorney
The Law Offices of Samuel VP Banks
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Completed Administrative Adjustment, Special Use, and Variation Applications for submission to the City of Chicago.
- Represented clients for Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Committee hearings.
Clinical Intern
Mediation/Alternative Disputes Resolution Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Received mediator certification by Center for Conflict Resolution.
- Mediated cases referred directly from judges involving landlord-tenant disputes, breach of contract, and attorney fee disputes.
Research Assistant
Chicago-Kent College Of Law
05.2020 - 08.2020
- COVID-19 Collective for the Criminal Law Team while attending Chicago-Kent.
- Drafted study findings on how COVID-19 virus has affected Cook County Jail and Bail Reform System in Criminal Courts.
- Researched issues such as Bail Reform Act and Cook County Jail response to COVID-19 virus and related media coverage.
Education
J.D. -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago, IL05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2015
Skills
- Trial experience
- Legal analysis
- Legal research
- Legal writing
Languages
Arabic
Timeline
Assistant State's Attorney
Cook County State's Attorney's Office
09.2023 - Current
Associate Attorney
The Law Offices of Samuel VP Banks
08.2021 - 09.2023
Clinical Intern
Mediation/Alternative Disputes Resolution Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
Chicago-Kent College Of Law
05.2020 - 08.2020
J.D. -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign