
Judge Kelly
Qualified. Compassionate. Fair
The Honorable David L. Kelly is a lifelong Chicago resident and a dedicated husband and father. He is proud to serve the people of Cook County as a Judge in the Fifth Subcircuit and honored to have earned the trust and endorsement of his community.
Honored by his community


Chicago Federation of Labor
Personal PAC - Protecting women's health care rights
IVI-IPO
AMVOTE PAC
State Senator Robert Peters
State Senator Mattie Hunter
State Representative Lamont Robinson
State Representative Kam Buckner
State Representative Curtis Tarver
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
Endorsed by his community
Alderman Sophia King
Alderman Pat Dowell
Aderman Leslie Hairston
Alderman Roderick Sawyer
Alderman Michelle Harris
Alderman Stephanie Coleman
Alderman Jeanette Taylor
Alderman Raymon Lopez
Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry
Cook Country Commissioner John P. Daley
Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr.
Trusted by his community
Recommended, found qualified or highly qualified by all bar associations.
ILLINOIS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION – Qualified
CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION – Recommended
ASIAN AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION – Qualified
BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION – Qualified
CHICAGO COUNCIL OF LAWYERS – Qualified
COOK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION – Recommended
DECALOGUE SOCIETY OF LAWYERS – Recommended
HELLENIC BAR ASSOCIATION – Qualified
HISPANIC LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS – Recommended
LESBIAN AND GAY BAR ASSOCIATION – Qualified
PUERTO RICAN BAR ASSOCIATION – Highly Recommended
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION – Recommended
ADVOCATES SOCIETY - Qualified
I believe that that law is a powerful tool for good and can help strengthen communities when paired with compassion and fairness. Throughout my life I have sought to deepen my understanding of law in the courtroom, working with clients, and through continuous study of the American jurisprudence.
As a native Chicagoan, I am proud to serve my community as a judge in Cook County.