Ruth Woolery Announces Candidacy For Shelby County State’s Attorney

Ruth Woolery

     On August 21, 2023, Ruth Woolery, an associate attorney at Rincker Law in Shelbyville, Illinois, announced her candidacy for Shelby County State’s Attorney.
     “4 years ago, my husband and I made Shelbyville our home.” said Woolery, “We are invested in this community and want to see it succeed.
     “As State’s Attorney, my goal is to bring integrity, respect, decorum and civility back to the office. I will do this by maintaining regular office hours and building a support staff that is ready, willing, and able to timely respond to law enforcement officials, victims, and defense attorneys.”
     Woolery graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2017 and has been in private practice ever since.
     The primary election for Shelby County State’s Attorney will be held on March 19, 2024.