I am an experienced Prosecutor and a fair Hearing Officer who helps manage the administrative adjudication at the City of Chicago’s hearings facilities, Illinois largest municipal administrative tribunal conducting more than half a million cases a year.

Justice has always been a goal in my prosecutions or adjudications.  I would like to continue my public service and elevate my quest for justice to the next level by being a judge.  I can ensure that the judicial power is used adequately to render justice to all parties, especially when Cook County residents do not receive adequate protection against crime.  Not only the residents, the businesses, law enforcement officers have been targets of drug and gun violence.  I hope that my candidacy raises awareness about justice and fairness in the judicial system.

For my Vietnamese American Friends:

Vào ngày 5 tháng 11, xin vui lòng bỏ phiếu cho Tien H. Glaub, ứng cử viên Đảng Cộng hòa, làm Thẩm phán Tòa án Quận Cook!

Là một thành viên của cộng đồng, tôi cam kết với tư cách là thẩm phán, tôi sẽ tập trung vào: quyền được sống an toàn của cộng đồng, lợi ích của các nhân chứng, quyền không bị tổn hại gì của nạn nhân và gia đình họ.

Là một công chức thực thụ, một Công tố viên giàu kinh nghiệm, một Thẩm phán công bằng trong các vấn đề dân sự, tôi sẽ là một thẩm phán khách quan trong xét xử hình sự. Tôi sẽ tuân thủ nghiêm ngặt pháp luật và xem xét các bằng chứng một cách công bằng để tìm kiếm sự thật.

Với tư cách là con, là vợ, là mẹ, là chị, là bạn, là đồng nghiệp của những công chức chân chính khác, tôi cam kết luôn luôn chính trực và đạo đức. Không ai đứng trên pháp luật. Tôi đảm bảo rằng những kẻ thực sự phạm tội phải chịu trách nhiệm về tội ác của mình.

Achievements

  • Over fourteen years of legal experience in municipal government offices and Illinois courtrooms.

  • Effectively handled prosecution in fast-paced courtrooms and of numerous and complex dockets (2009-2020)

  • Conducted community meetings with various City stakeholders, such as Chicago police officers, aldermen, and local business owners like gas stations regarding improving public safety

  • Successfully researched special cases using legal software and other tools before prosecuting and obtaining compliance and fines from major companies

Attorney – Hearing Officer & Prosecutor for the Adjudication and Prosecution Division (09/2012 – 10/2020)

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct license appeal hearings, research applicable laws, advise Department head of fact findings, legal issues, counsel and guide Commissioner on dispositions and draft orders.

  • Supervise consumer fraud and public vehicle court calls and prosecute special cases.

  • Interview witnesses, evaluate cases, draft pleadings, motions, and subpoenas, initiate and answer to discoveries, research, negotiate, draft, and edit settlements.

  • Review proposed legislation, oversee special projects and train and counsel other divisions’ supervisors, law clerks, support staff and investigators to ensure legality and efficacy of issued citations.

  • Conduct community meetings with City departments, community groups, businesses, and aldermanic offices to address complained problems or nuisance.

  • Triage citizen complaints against businesses and coordinate BACP investigating teams and Chicago Police Department’s Vice Unit’s investigation and enforcement.

    Law Clerk - Building & License Division (09/2009 – 09/2012)

    City of Chicago, Department of Law

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Represent the City in municipal code enforcement cases related to the public’s health and safety

  • Including building codes and licensing matters litigated before Cook County Circuit Court and DOAH

  • Conduct legal research and investigations to ensure ownership and allegation validity

  • Draft, review, and amend complaints and other pleadings

  • Negotiate settlements, recommend disciplinary measures, conduct hearings, and draft orders

  • Coordinate enforcement with attorneys, support staff, client agencies, lenders, and the public

I bring years of experience to bear on the challenge of upholding the rule of law, ensuring honesty and integrity in process of decision making, and having the courage to do what is right according to the law. Having grown up in Vietnam during the War, I respect veterans and strive to honor their commitment to this country by dedicating my entire legal career to defend and uphold its laws.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager of Administrative Adjudication (10/2020 – present)

City of Chicago - Department of Administrative Hearings

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and standards relevant to administrative adjudication to improve operations and ensure uniformity and fairness of proceedings.

  • Identify, investigate, and resolve issues pertaining to all aspects of the administrative adjudication processes.

  • Plan, coordinate and direct the activities of the City’s administrative adjudication process.

  • Assist staff in responding to atypical inquiries and complaints from the public.

  • Interpret and explain various documents (e.g., requests for information, letters, memoranda) to the public.

  • Instruct customers concerning the legal terms, requirements (e.g., proof of vehicle registration, documents, other supporting evidence), applicable hearing procedures, and provisions of municipal codes.

  • Review and research written complaints and audio recordings to determine whether rulings are rendered impartially and are consistent with applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, and standards.