Amie Simpson

Amie Simpson served as the supervisor for the Will County State’s Attorney’s domestic violence unit, a specialized unit created by State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow to protect the rights of victims of domestic violence.  Amie graduated from Drake Law School in 1996.  She worked in private practice for two years, specializing in family law.  In 1999, Amie began working for the Will County Legal Assistance Program, which provides free legal services to low income residents of Will County.  In 2001, she became the Executive Director of the program and served in that capacity for twelve years.  During that time, she also carried a full caseload specializing in domestic violence law.  In 2008, Amie was named the Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Attorney of the Year, in recognition of her advocacy for victims.  In 2009, she was recognized by the Illinois Legal Aid community as Advocate of the Month.

In 2013, Amie was recruited by State’s Attorney Glasgow to head his Domestic Violence Program.  The goal of this program is vertical prosecution of all domestic violence cases, which means that the specialized unit follows both misdemeanor and felony domestic violence cases from the charging stage to trial.  This process allows prosecutors and advocates to have maximum contact with victims during the progression of each case.  It also allows for identification and aggressive prosecution of repeat offenders.

Amie has provided numerous trainings for law enforcement, social work professionals, and attorneys on a variety of issues related to domestic violence.   She is currently practicing law in Frederiksted St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.