Joseph S. Kotlarz, Jr. (born October 29, 1956) was an American lawyer and politician.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kotlarz received his bachelor's degree from DePaul University and his J.D.
In 1983, Kotlarz was elected to the Chicago City Council and was involved with the Democratic Party.
In 1997, Kotlarz resigned from the Illinois General Assembly after being convicted for theft and conspiracy in a real estate scam involving the Illinois Toll Highway Authority.
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