D'Anthony "Tony" ThedfordD'Anthony "Tony" Thedford

ISBA:

D’Anthony Thedford was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1997. Effective December 2, 2024, he was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul Karkula. Prior to this appointment, he had been a partner at Thedford Garber Law, LLC since 2016 specializing in the areas of criminal defense and civil rights. From 2005 to 2016 he practiced at his own law firm; from 1997 to 2005 he served as an Assistant Public Defender representing indigent clients.

Judge Thedford’s first assignment was in the Traffic Division; he is presently assigned to the Pre-trial Division. ISBA finds D’Anthony “Tony” Thedford qualified to serve as a judge to the Circuit Court of Cook County.