Patrick Oldendorf

Patrick Oldendorf is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Executive Office Attorney at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, where responsibilities include acting as the legislative liaison for the Judicial Branch. Prior to this role, Patrick held positions such as Assistant General Counsel for Legislative and Policy Initiatives and Special Assistant for Public Policy at the Cook County Sheriff's Department, where involvement included legislative drafting and advocating for criminal justice reforms. Additionally, Patrick has served as Chief of Staff for the Board of Commissioners in Cook County, providing legal counsel and directing communications. Earlier experience includes clerking for the Federal Defender Program and teaching as a Corps Member for Teach For America. Patrick began a career in journalism as a reporter for the Journal Star-Peoria. Education includes a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bradley University.