Host Andrew Whitfield interviews Mark Stajdohar, Assistant Kane County State’s Attorney, for the fourth episode of the Life Before Law podcast series. Mark shares his fascinating path to his law career that began with his military service followed by his various jobs at the iconic Chicago heavy-metal club, The Thirsty Whale. After completing his undergrad degree at Illinois State University, Mark attended Duke University Law School, which gave him the opportunity to intern in D.C. and experience the U.S. Supreme Court basketball court. All of that led Mark to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he has served the people of Illinois since 2000, including participating in 20 murder trials.
Mark Stajdohar is an Assistant State's Attorney who has worked
in the criminal division of the Kane County SAO for over 23 years. He is currently assigned to the Major Crimes Unit. Mark grew up in Naperville and studied political science at Illinois State University. He then went on to Duke University School of Law. He lives in Kane County with his wife, his son and his daughter.
