James W. Glasgow

James W. Glasgow graduated from Joliet Catholic High School, earning his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, and receiving his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois Law School in DeKalb, Illinois. He has been practicing law since 1981 and has consistently dedicated himself to protecting the citizens of Will County, with a focus on the most vulnerable populations, abused women and children.

In Jim Glasgow’s long history with the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office; as Assistant State’s Attorney First Chair in the Misdemeanor and Felony Trial Divisions from 1983-1986, as Senior Felony Trial Assistant from 1987-1988, as elected State’s Attorney from 1992 – 2000 and finally, as your current State’s Attorney, Jim has remained dedicated to the precepts of law: “to live honestly, to injure no one, and to give every man his due.” (Justinian I, Byzantine Emperor, 483-565).

Jim’s professional resume includes successful prosecution of all of his more that 40 felony trials from 1984-1988, ranging from retail theft to death penalty murder. In order to best serve the people of Will County, Jim created special units for prosecuting gang crimes, white collar/public corruption, domestic violence, drug trafficking, auto theft, arson, and Drug Court Jail Diversion Program. He also implemented a multi-county victim sensitive agency for interviewing sexually abused children in a safe and confidential environment, saving the children from the potential trauma of having to face the perpetrator in the courtroom.

State’s Attorney Glasgow is a diligent crime prevention advocate and is active with youth programs, Character Education initiatives, drug, alcohol, gang, and violence prevention education, victim/witness assistance programs, and Senior Citizen safety. Jim believes that the State’s Attorney’s office has a sacred responsibility to keep the community aware and educated on current issues and changes in law and fully supports his dedicated staff in developing and providing opportunities for professionals and community members to become more educated and involved, keeping Will County safe for all citizens.