Stuart F. Lubin appointed interim acting presiding judge of Juvenile Justice Division

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The Hon. Stuart F. Lubin has been appointed interim acting presiding judge of the Juvenile Justice Division as of January 2, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced.

Judge Lubin fills the role left by the recent retirement of the Hon. Michael P. Toomin, Judge Evans said.

Judge Evans said he is interviewing candidates for the Juvenile Justice position, and that Judge Lubin will serve until the interview process is completed.

“I’m honored to succeed Judge Toomin, an esteemed legal scholar who always followed the law,” Judge Lubin said. “I look forward to serving until Judge Evans decides who the permanent presiding judge will be.”

Judge Lubin has been a judge for 32 years, and assigned to the Juvenile Justice Division for all but three months of that time. Prior to being on the bench, Judge Lubin was an Assistant Cook County Public Defender for 17 years.

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