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Franklin County State's Attorney
Phillip Butler, State's Attorney
Phillip Butler has been admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois since 2008. Mr. Butler was appointed as Franklin County State’s Attorney in 2019 by the Franklin County Board and was first sworn in as State’s Attorney on August 30, 2019. Mr. Butler previously served for two terms as the President of the Franklin County Bar Association and as a member of the Second Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council.
Prior Experience
2019-present State’s Attorney, Franklin County, Illinois
2018-2019 First Assistant Public Defender, Jefferson County, Illinois
2013-2018 First Assistant State’s Attorney, Franklin County, Illinois
2010-2013 Assistant State’s Attorney, Franklin County, Illinois
2008-2010 Assistant State’s Attorney, Jefferson County, Illinois
2007 Intern for Jefferson County State’s Attorney’s Office
Contact Information
Franklin County States Attorney's Office
411 E. Main Street
Benton, Illinois 62812
Office: |
(618) 439-4316 |
Fax: |
(618) 439-2349 |