Hon. Clare J. Quish

Clare Quish is a judge of the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois, currently serving a term that began with her appointment in June 2016 and was elected in 2018. She holds a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University (1997) and a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2000). Prior to her judicial service, Quish practiced law in Chicago, working with Schuyler, Roche & Crisham from 2009 until her appointment, and earlier with Crisham & Kubes. She also served as a law clerk for the Illinois First District Appellate Court. Quish is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has been elected to the Cook County Circuit Court, winning the 2018 general election and running for retention in 2024.