Nobody looks forward to going to court. It takes time, costs money, and can be stressful. As an attorney, I have seen firsthand how inefficient courtrooms impact our families, neighbors, and taxpayers. And more than once, I’ve witnessed families and children be put at risk—especially when courtroom decisions are guided by politics instead of the Constitution and the law. That’s not justice, and Will County deserves better.
 

I’ve built my career on being a consensus-maker and someone known for seeing situations clearly and bringing people together to find solutions. I will bring this balanced temperament to the bench, ensuring every voice is heard and every fact is considered.
 

My commitment is to interpret the Constitution lawfully—not through a political lens, but by upholding what the law truly requires. A judge’s job is to call balls and strikes—making decisions based on law and evidence, not political agendas or outside influences. Once politics enter the courtroom, impartiality and fairness are lost, and those are the most vital qualities a judge can offer.
 

I am not a politician. I am someone who respects the law and believes in justice for everyone who comes before the court.
 

In one particularly noteworthy divorce case I handled during my career, the judge did not follow the court-ordered terms which had been carefully negotiated and agreed upon between the parties. In this instance, the judge did not enforce the plain language of the court order and carved out exceptions to benefit the opposing party instead of following the rule of law. This left my client questioning why the court order was not enforced as written, and she lost faith in the court system. That’s not how justice should work. Our community deserves judges who are ethical and steadfast, who apply the rules consistently and follow the law and Constitution in every case.

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Please vote for me, Erin O’Brien, for Will County Circuit Court Judge, so I can ensure politics are kept out of the courtroom.