About Jeffrey G. Cox
Jeff Cox is a Springfield attorney who has spent two decades in courtrooms, state government and regulated industry. As a former Sangamon County Assistant State's Attorney, he prosecuted DUI and criminal cases for the State. Today he defends people facing those same charges, and he prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney for Central Illinois families.
Jeff served as Bureau Chief and Administrative Law Judge at the Illinois Department of Agriculture. He co-drafted the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and designed the Illinois Industrial Hemp Program. He later led compliance and regulatory affairs for a multistate cannabis operator.
He has been licensed in Illinois since 2008, is a past president of the Sangamon County Bar Association, and serves the City of Springfield as Ward 1 Alderman.
Credentials
Bar admission
Illinois, 2008
Prosecution
Former Assistant State's Attorney, Sangamon County
Government
Former Bureau Chief and Administrative Law Judge, Illinois Department of Agriculture
Legislation
Co-drafter, Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
Bar leadership
Past President, Sangamon County Bar Association
Public service
Ward 1 Alderman, City of Springfield
Expert witness
Court-certified, cannabis application drafting and scoring (2021)
The standard for excellence in Springfield.
Jeff Cox, Attorney at Law, PLLC is dedicated to providing trustworthy and professional legal counsel to every client. We combine decades of legal expertise with a commitment to integrity, ensuring that every individual in Springfield receives the high-quality representation they deserve.