Kent Slater

Joliet, Illinois
Of Counsel
phone (815) 726-4311
fax 815-846-2410
email Kent

Kent Slater joined Spesia & Ayers in 2007 after having served for 16 years as a judge on the Illinois Appellate Court in Ottawa. Mr. Slater previously served two terms as a member of the House of Representatives in the Illinois General Assembly (1985-1988) and was a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Illinois (1988-1990). His knowledge of the appellate process adds to the firm's outstanding litigation team. Prior to his election as judge, he was a partner in the firm of Lucie, Heiser & Slater in Macomb, Illinois. Judge Slater is available to represent clients in all aspects of litigation and appeals to the appellate courts and the Illinois Supreme Court.

Areas of Practice:
   40% Appellate Practice
   40% Litigation
   20% Mediation / Arbitration

Bar Admissions:
   Illinois
   U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
   U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Education:
   University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia, 2001 - L.L.M.
   John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1975 - J.D.
   University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, 1968 - B.S.

Honors and Awards:
   Presiding Judge, Third District Illinois, Appellate Court, 1993, 2000, 2005

   Distinguished Alumni Award, The John Marshall Law School, 1990

   Outstanding Freshman Representative, Illinois General Assembly, 1985

   1st LT. in U.S. Army

   Graduate of Infantry Officer Candidate School

   Recipient, Bronze Star in Vietnam

Professional Associations and Memberships:
   Illinois State Bar Association

   Illinois Judges Association

Past Employment Positions:
   Ninth Judicial Circuit, Judge, 1988 - 1990

   Illinois House of Representatives, Electee, 1984 - 1988

   United State Army, Infantry Officer, 1969 - 1971

   Judiciary Committee

Previous Organization Name:
   Hon. Kent Slater