Thomas W. Murphy (Illinois judge) explained

Thomas Murphy is a judge in the Cook County Circuit Court.[1] Prior to winning election to that post in 2006, he served as an alderman of the 18th ward in Chicago; he was first elected in 1991.

Early life

Murphy was born and raised in Chicago, he went to Northern Illinois University and John Marshall Law School. He was a high school teacher and has practiced law since 1979.[2] He has a daughter, Nora.

Political career

Murphy was first elected as alderman in 1991 after a runoff election. As alderman, Murphy led opposition to real estate property tax increases and voted against a salary increase for aldermen. He introduced an ordinance to cross-train firefighters and paramedics in order to improve public safety.

Affiliations

Murphy founded the Summer Immunization Program, Youth Basketball League Sponsorship and Coaching. He has served as Vice-chairman of the Building and Budget committee; he also served on five other committees: Finance; Police and Fire; License and Consumer Protection; Rules and Ethics; and Aviation.

Elected to the Cook County Circuit Court in November 2006,[3] Lona Lane was appointed to fill his remaining term in the Chicago City Council by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Circuit Court Judges. State of Illinois. 27 October 2010.
  2. Web site: He has his eye on a Law Division posting. Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. 27 October 2010.
  3. Web site: Thomas W. MURPHY. Chicago Council of Lawyers. 27 October 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110725163358/http://www.chicagocouncil.org/judicial_pdfs/M/Thomas%20W.%20Murphy.pdf. 25 July 2011.