About Judge Jones

About Judge Sarah Jones

Born and raised on a farm in Elwood, Circuit Judge Sarah Jones brings to the bench common sense, decency and fairness. The daughter of a Teamster and a school teacher, Judge Jones has devoted her professional career to public service. Appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in January 2007, she presides over a high volume court call, setting bonds on those charged with everything from simple battery to murder.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Judge Jones served the people of Will County for 13 years as an assistant state's attorney. Working in every criminal division of the office, she prosecuted murderers, child pornographers, sex offenders and drunk drivers. She served as a supervisor in the misdemeanor division, was chief of the auto theft unit and eventually rose to become a supervisor in the felony division. Judge Jones was also a member of the Capital Litigation Trial bar, an elite group of attorneys qualified to try death penalty cases.

EDUCATION

Judge Jones is a graduate of Providence Catholic High School, (New Lenox, IL) Class of 1984. She received her bachelor's degree in history from Creighton University in 1988 and received her law degree from Drake University School of Law in 1991.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

As a member of the Will County Bar Association Board of Directors Judge Jones works with other members of the bench and bar to help ensure the continued professionalism of Will County lawyers. She is also a member and former vice-president of the Zonta Club of the Joliet Area, an international organization composed of women in business and the professions working to advance the status of women locally and worldwide.