Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the formation of a selection committee, chaired by the Honorable Patricia M. Martin, to help identify who will serve the next term as Cook County Public Defender. The Public Defender’s current six-year term will conclude on March 31, 2021. The committee will review resumes, interview highly qualified individuals, and present its top three recommended candidates to President Preckwinkle for a final decision. The President’s selected candidate for the position of Public Defender is expected to be submitted to the Cook County Board of Commissioners for its approval in March 2021. Interested candidates must submit their resume and cover letters by January 22nd, 2021 by email to pdsearch@cookcountyil.gov or by mail to the Justice Advisory Council, 69 West Washington, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60602 Attention: Public Defender Search.