First District Illinois Appellate Justice Jesse G. Reyes aspired to a life in the law from a young age.“Something that always impressed me was the fact that what lawyers do is they speak for those who can’t necessarily speak for themselves,” Reyes said.“I always found it fascinating that they go into the courtroom and they would champion someone’s cause, whatever it may be.”The desire to help others ultimately led Reyes to the bench.“I started realizing that being a member of the …