Jade Sisti
Associate
Contact Jade
Phone: 217-801-3941
Fax: 217-544-1593
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Practice
Bench Trials
Legal Research
Trial Preparation
Courtroom Advocacy
High-Volume Caseloads
Juvenile, Traffic & Criminal Law
Experience
September 2024 – July 1, 2025
Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office: Prosecutor – Juvenile Division
- Prosecuted approximately 250 delinquency and abuse/neglect cases from charging through disposition
- Represented the State in hearings including detention and adjudication
- Prosecuted 3-5 adjudicatory trials monthly
- Collaborated with DCFS and law enforcement
- Prepared witnesses and drafted legal motions
May 2024 – September 2024
Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office: Prosecutor – Traffic & Misdemeanor
- Managed high-volume caseload of approximately 400 traffic and misdemeanor offenses monthly
- Conducted hearings, motion practice, and bench trials
- Negotiated plea agreements and evaluated evidence
August 2022 -October 2023
Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office: Legal Assistant
- Maintained legal records
- Managed scheduling
- Assisted with research and trial prep
August 2022-October 2022
June 2021-December 2021
Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office: 711 Licensed Intern/Law Intern
- Conducted research and trial prep
- Made filing recommendations
- Participated in bench trials
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2024
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 2026
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago, J.D., 2019-2022
- University of Illinois Springfield, B.A. Legal Studies, 2015–2019
Professional Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Sangamon County Bar Association
