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Kent Slater

Kent F. Slater – of Counsel

Kent F. Slater joined Spesia & Taylor in 2007 after having served for 16 years as a judge on the Illinois Appellate Court in Ottawa. Mr. Slater previously served two terms as a member of the House of Representatives in the Illinois General Assembly (1985-1988) and then served as a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Illinois (1988-1990). His knowledge of the appellate process is an invaluable asset for the firm’s outstanding litigation team. Prior to his election as judge, he was a partner in the firm of Lucie, Heiser & Slater in Macomb, Illinois. Judge Slater is available to represent clients in all aspects of litigation and appeals to the appellate courts and the Illinois Supreme Court.

ATTORNEY PROFILE

CONTACT INFO:
Phone: (815) 726-4311

AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Appellate Practice, Litigation, Mediation / Arbitration

BAR ADMISSIONS:
Illinois U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

EDUCATION:
University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia, 2001 – L.L.M.
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1975 – J.D.
University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, 1968 – B.S.

HONORS & AWARDS:
Presiding Judge, Third District Illinois, Appellate Court, 1993, 2000, 2005
Distinguished Alumni Award, The John Marshall Law School, 1990
Outstanding Freshman Representative, Illinois General Assembly, 1985
1st LT. in U.S. Army
Graduate of Infantry Officer Candidate School
Recipient, Bronze Star in Vietnam

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Judges Association

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