Kimberly M. Foxx, the pioneering leader of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, assumed office in December 2016 as the first Black woman in this role, securing re-election in 2020. Her vision centers on transforming the office into a fairer, more transparent, and community-focused entity.

Under Kim's tenure, substantial criminal justice reforms have been implemented to enhance public safety and equity. Notable achievements include the overhaul of the Conviction Integrity Unit, resulting in almost 250 overturned convictions and a historic mass exoneration. She was instrumental in crafting the 2020 Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, expunging over 15,000 cannabis convictions, rectifying the harms of the war on drugs, especially for communities of color.

Recognizing the inequities of cash bail, Kim spearheaded bond reform, advocating for recognizance bonds and raising the threshold for prosecution. Misdemeanor traffic offenses for unpaid fines are no longer prosecuted, allowing resources to be channeled toward addressing rising violent crime.

Kim's commitment to transparency is demonstrated through the creation of an open data portal, providing public access to felony case-level data—a pioneering initiative nationally. She is a prominent national speaker on social justice issues and has contributed to anthologies discussing criminal justice reform.

Kim's extensive legal career includes serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for 12 years and advocating for children in the child welfare system as a guardian ad litem. As Chief of Staff for the Cook County Board President, she championed racial disparities in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

Raised in Chicago’s Cabrini Green, Kim holds a B.A. in Political Science from Southern Illinois University and a J.D. from the SIU School of Law.

Kimberly M. Foxx is a trailblazing advocate for justice reform, transparency, and equitable public safety in Cook County.