Cook County Circuit Court Cynthia Cobbs vacancy

ISBA:

Luz Maria Toledo was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2006. From 2007 to 2018 she was an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney assigned to the Criminal Division where she was responsible for prosecuting all types of misdemeanor and felonies. In 2018 she transferred to the Civil Actions Bureau where she has been litigating real estate tax appeals, representing the Cook County Treasurer, Assessor and the Board of Review.

Ms. Toledo is a member of several Hispanic bar associations where she has participated in food drives and donated her hair. Many people praised her legal knowledge, attention to detail and punctuality. She is sensitive to diverse litigants. She is described as conducting herself with courtesy, professionalism and is calm and even-tempered. ISBA finds Luz Maria Toledo qualified to serve as a judge to the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Out of public necessity to ensure an adequate level of judicial staffing in Cook County and having no opposition in the upcoming general election, Luz Maria Toledo was appointed to the circuit court on August 10, 2026; assigned to the First Municipal District, Municipal Department, Circuit Court of Cook County.