Meet Your 6 New Will Co. Assistant Attorneys: 'Our Office Is Committed To Pursuing Justice'

(The following edited press release is from Kelly O'Brien of the Will County State's Attorney's Office of Jim Glasgow.)

JOLIET, IL — Six new attorneys joining the Will County State's Attorney's Office participated in Illinois Supreme Court bar admission ceremonies on November 4. The attorneys will officially be sworn in as Assistant State's Attorneys on November 5.

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The newest members of the office are Jackson Ashley, Samuel Maddamma, Raegan Oliver, Rebecca Plotts, Lauren Plesha, and Alyssa Rudsinski. The six attorneys recently graduated from
law schools across the country and will serve in the office's Criminal, Civil, and Traffic and Misdemeanor Divisions.

Will County State's Attorney James W. Glasgow welcomed the new attorneys, noting the importance of bringing dedicated and talented legal professionals into public service.

"We are very pleased to welcome these six new attorneys to the Will County State's Attorney's Office. Beginning a legal career in public service is both an opportunity and a tremendous responsibility. Our office is committed to pursuing justice, protecting our communities, and
ensuring fairness under the law. These new attorneys bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a shared commitment to serving the people of Will County. We look forward to helping them grow as legal professionals and to the contributions they will make to our office and our community," Glasgow said.

Each of the six attorneys shared why they chose to begin their legal careers with the Will County State's Attorney's Office, along with their educational backgrounds and new assignments.

Meet the New Assistant State's Attorneys:

Jackson Ashley – Civil Division
Ashley graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in May 2026. With an interest in continuing his work in government and public service, he was particularly interested in the opportunity to serve as legal counsel for Will County alongside experienced attorneys.

"I wanted to continue working in government. The opportunity to serve as legal counsel for the County in the Civil Division alongside experienced attorneys really appealed to me. I am grateful to be part of such a welcoming team and look forward to contributing to the work of the office," Ashley said.

Samuel Maddamma – Criminal Division

Maddamma graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in May 2026. He was attracted to the office's commitment to serving the community while also recognizing the importance of alternative approaches to addressing crime.

"I chose to start my career at the Will County State's Attorney's Office because of the office's focus on not only doing what is best for the community as a whole, but also its dedication to providing alternative means of dealing with crime. Additionally, I had heard that the people in the office are great to work with, which had proven to be very true!" Maddamma said.

The Will County State's Attorney's Office congratulates all six attorneys on their admission to the Illinois Bar and welcomes them as they begin this next chapter of their legal careers. Their commitment to public service and the pursuit of justice will be valuable additions to the office and the residents of Will County.

Raegan Oliver – Criminal Division
Oliver graduated from the University of Massachusetts School of Law in May 2026. She was drawn to the office because of its commitment to public service and values that align with her
own.

"I chose the Will County State's Attorney's Office because I wanted to begin my career in public service at an office whose values and beliefs align with my own," Oliver said.

Lauren Plesha – Criminal Division

Plesha graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in May 2026. She chose to begin her legal career in Will County because of the office's strong commitment to values and ethics.

"I chose to start my career in the Will County State's Attorney's Office because I believe the office has strong values and morals that I align with," Plesha said.

Rebecca Plotts – Traffic and Misdemeanor Division
Plotts graduated from Northern Illinois University in May 2025. A Will County native, she chose to begin her legal career close to home, serving the community where she is raising her family.

"As a Will County native, I chose to start my career at the Will County State's Attorney's Office to serve the community that I am raising my family in. I am excited to help assist with
administering justice with integrity, fairness and compassion," Plotts said.

Alyssa Rudsinski – Criminal Division, Misdemeanor Unit
Rudsinski graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in December 2025.

Her passion for seeking justice and serving the community, along with the opportunity to gain valuable trial experience, made the Will County State's Attorney's Office an ideal place to begin her career.

"I chose to begin my legal career at the Will County State's Attorney's Office because I am passionate about seeking justice and serving the community. The opportunity to gain valuable trial experience while working alongside such dedicated and supportive attorneys made the WCSAO the ideal place to start my career," Rudsinski said.