Timothy Ting, Lecturer
Timothy James Ting received his A.A. from John A. Logan Community College, his B.S. from Southern Illinois University, and his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law. He is currently practicing in Jackson County as an Assistant Public Defender and has held prior positions such as Appellate Prosecutor and Judicial Clerk. He currently teaches Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing II and Technology in the Law Office. Timothy has taught in the program since 2010.
Education
Southern Illinois School of Law
Juris Doctorate (Moot Court Board, Order of the Barristers)
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude)
John A. Logan Community College
Associates of Arts (Summa Cum Laude)
Professional Experience
Assistant Public Defender (Felony Division)
Employer: Jackson County, Illinois
Lecturer
Employer: Southern Illinois University
Appellate Prosecutor
Employer: Fifth District, State of Illinois
Assistant Public Defender
Employer: Williamson County, Illinois
Judicial Clerk
Employer: Jackson County, Illinois
Law Clerk (Graduate Assistant)
Employer: Southern Illinois University
Honors and Achievements
• Notable Jury Trials
o People v. Howell, 08-CM-998 (Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon)
o People v. Jones, 08-DT-295 (Driving Under the Influence)
• Published Cases
o People v. Richardson, 2011 IL App (5th) 090663.
o People v. Sinegal, 409 Ill. App. 3d 1130 (5th Dist. 2011).
• American Bar Association Appellate Competition
o Competition Finalist
o Fifth Best Appellate Brief Award
• Southern Illinois School of Law Intramural Appellate Competition
o Moot Court Champion Award
o Best Appellate Oralist Award
o Best Appellate Brief Award
