East Moline Attorney Clayton R. Lee will formally announce his candidacy for the office of Circuit Court Judge in the upcoming Rock Island County Democratic Primary on March 15th, 2016. Mr. Lee will hold a press conference from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, December 14th at Laborer's Union Local 309, 2835 7th Ave., Rock Island Ill. 61201.
The press is invited to attend and the event is open to the public.
Mr. Lee currently is president of Lee & Lee Attorneys, East Moline. Mr. Lee began his practice in 2003 with his father, Graham J. Lee. Mr. Lee is a general practitioner with experience in contracts, real estate, civil litigation, collections, landlord/tenant law, probate, estate planning, municipal law, felony and misdemeanor defense and juvenile law, among other legal areas.
An East Moline native, Mr. Lee earned his undergraduate degree from St. Ambrose University. He earned his law degree from Northern Illinois University. Mr. Lee is married to Lindsay Lee. They have three children: Andynn, 5, Grayson, 3, and Elynn, 14 months.
Mr. Lee currently represents six local municipalities, sits as a board member of the Illini Hospital District and serves as Social Chair of the Rock Island County Bar association.
Candidate's Statement
"I believe my extensive general legal practice, coupled with my experience as a small business owner, husband and father, along with my years-long service to many local communities has given me a powerful set of credentials, which combine to qualify me for the position of Circuit Court Judge," Mr. Lee said in making his announcement. "If elected, I promise the citizens that they will be treated with dignity, respect and fairness - no matter from what walk of life they come. "In my courtroom, I guarantee that what matters to the people will matter equally to me," Mr. Lee continued. "It is my real-world experience and expertise in myriad areas of the law that has driven my decision to enter the race for Circuit Court Judge."
Contact Information: Dick Potter / 309-235-1630 / cleeforjudge@gmail.com
