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Dorothy A. Brown
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| Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Aurelia Pucinski |
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| Born | September 4, 1953 Minden, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Benton Cook
(m. 2009) |
| Children | One |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Southern University (B.S.) DePaul University (M.B.A.) Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D.) |
| Profession | Certified Public Accountant |
Dorothy A. Brown (born September 4, 1953) is an American politician and lawyer. She has served as the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois since 2000.
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Who is Dorothy A. Brown?
Dorothy A. Brown is a public official who works in the government. She helps manage important legal records for Cook County, Illinois. She is also a trained lawyer and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This means she is good with both law and numbers.
Early Life and Education
Dorothy A. Brown was born on September 4, 1953, in Minden, Louisiana. She moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she lives now. She went to several universities to get her education.
- She earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Southern University.
- She received a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from DePaul University.
- She also earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Her strong education in business and law prepared her for her career in public service.
Her Role as Clerk of the Circuit Court
Dorothy A. Brown became the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County in December 2000. She has been in this important role ever since. The Circuit Court is where many legal cases are handled.
What Does the Clerk Do?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court has a big job. They are in charge of keeping all the official records for the court. This includes documents for lawsuits, criminal cases, and family matters. The Clerk's office makes sure these records are organized and available. They also collect fees and fines related to court cases. It's a very important role for the justice system.
Important Dates in Her Career
- 2000: Dorothy A. Brown was first elected as the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
- 2018: She announced her interest in running for Mayor of Chicago.
- 2019: Her name was not placed on the ballot for the Chicago mayoral election.
