The Office of the Cook County Public Guardian is a governmental office in the U.S. state of Illinois set up to act as the legal guardian when needed of disabled adults, as well as to act as attorneys and guardian ad litem for abused and neglected children in Cook County. The Public Guardian's Office employs around 400 personnel, including approximately 150 lawyers, and has an annual operating budget of approximately $21.9 million. Presently, Charles P. Golbert serves as the Cook County Public Guardian.