First African-American Guardian Case Study
Cook County’s First African-American Guardian is Stepping Down
Robert F. Harris, the first African-American public guardian in Cook County is finally stepping down after 26 years. He has been taking care of the residents for almost 14 years. Harris is saying goodbye to his old post to make way for his new career as a court judge in Cook County.
Harris will serve his old position until September 20 and will be sworn into his new office in September 21. According to Harris, he loved every minute working as a guardian. He was the apprentice of Judge Patrick Murphy, a public guardian who is known to defend the rights of abused kids.
Harris was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to assume the seat left by Judge Edward Washington in the
Robert F. Harris, the first African-American public guardian in Cook County is finally stepping down after 26 years. He has been taking care of the residents for almost 14 years. Harris is saying goodbye to his old post to make way for his new career as a court judge in Cook County.
Harris will serve his old position until September 20 and will be sworn into his new office in September 21. According to Harris, he loved every minute working as a guardian. He was the apprentice of Judge Patrick Murphy, a public guardian who is known to defend the rights of abused kids.
Harris was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to assume the seat left by Judge Edward Washington in the