Justin Hood
McLeansboro
Summary
Accomplished prosecutor with extensive experience at four different southern Illinois counties excelling in legal research and case management. Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys while fostering collaborative relationships with opposing counsel. Skilled in trial preparation and effective communication, consistently achieving favorable outcomes in complex criminal cases. I also served as the Illinois State's Attorney Association President in 2020 and served on the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor Board of Governors from 2009 to 2021 and 2024 to present. I was the President of the Board of Governors from 2018 - 2021.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hamilton County State's Attorney
Hamilton County, Illinois
08.2008 - Current
- Managed criminal caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment to resolve cases.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise Hamilton County on civil issues.
- Mentored junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential.
Franklin County Assistant State's Attorney
Franklin County
04.2008 - 08.2008
Handled juvenile, traffic, misdemeanor, and felony dockets.
Assistant State's Attorney
St. Clair County
04.2006 - 04.2008
Handled traffic, conservation, misdemeanor and felony dockets.
Assistant State's Attorney
Jackson County
05.2005 - 04.2006
Handled traffic, conservation, and misdemeanor cases dockets.
Education
J.D. - Law
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2000
Skills
- Legal research
- Case management
- Legal advise and research for Hamilton County
- Negotiations with Attorneys and their clients
- Work with other State and Federal agencies in regards to criminal matters
- Trial preparation
- Mentoring junior attorneys
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Professional ethics
- Court procedures
- Legal writing
Timeline
Hamilton County State's Attorney
Hamilton County, Illinois
08.2008 - Current
Franklin County Assistant State's Attorney
Franklin County
04.2008 - 08.2008
Assistant State's Attorney
St. Clair County
04.2006 - 04.2008
Assistant State's Attorney
Jackson County
05.2005 - 04.2006
J.D. - Law
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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