Krista D. Butler
Judge up for retention, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Incumbent.
Circuit Court of Cook County
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Elected to the Circuit Court in 2020; assigned to the civil jury section of the First Municipal District, hearing lawsuits seeking $30,000 or less, after hearing eviction cases. Injustice Watch reports that she ran unopposed in the 1st Subcircuit in 2020, declined to take part in the bar association evaluation process then, and did not respond to its repeated requests for more detail on her legal background. A judge stays on the bench with a yes from 60 percent of voters.
Background
Attorney in various roles, including public service administrator for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and the Office of the State Guardian (1994-2020). Law degree from IIT Chicago-Kent (1993).
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