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PATRICIA C. BOBBPRESIDENT321 South Plymouth Court

Chicago, Illinois 60604-3997(312) 554-2000FAX (312) 554-2054

LEONARD JAY SCHRAGERFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

KERRY R. PECKSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

JOY V. CUNNINGHAMSECRETARY

TERRENCE M. BURNSTREASURER

DEAR VOTER: STEVEN F. PFLAUMGENERAL COUNSEL

Our Green Guide to Judicial Candidates is designed to help you become betterinformed about the judicial candidates in March 1 1998

The Chicago Bar Association, with a membership of 22,000, represents two-thirds all

the lawyers in Cook County. The 200 members our Judicial Evaluation Committeecontributed thousands volunteer attorney hours interviewing and investigating thequalifications of the judicial candidates and sittng judges who appear on this ballot.

Your important responsibility to elect qualified judges should not be overlooked -- evenon a ballot filled with highly publicized statewide and local contests. Since 1992, voters havethe responsibilty of electing judges within the various subcircuits. Please pay particularattention to the candidates running in your subcircuit.

We strongly recommend to you the Judicial Evaluation Committee findings reported inthis resource guide because:

· OUR SCREENING PROCESS is COMPREHENSIVE, FAIR AND INDEPENDENT.

· OUR STANDARDS ARE HIGH. The criteria used to evaluate the candidates are:

~Integrity~ Legal ability~ Judicial temperament.~ Punctuality

~ Legal knowledge~ Professional

~ Diligence

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to this as

Sincerely,~C~Patricia C. BobbPresidentThe Chicago Bar Association

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CONTENTS

Introduction to CBA Judicial Evaluation Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Scope & Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1

Investigation Process. . . . . .. . ,...,... . .. . ...... ... ....... . 2

Hearing . .. .... . ...... . .... '" 2

The Vote. . .....3

The Appellate Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , , , , , . 4

Report of Findings .....4

Summary of Findings for Appellate Court Candidates. . . . . .. ................ 5

Findings for l

Map of Cook County Judicial Subcircuits

Findings for Subcircuit Candidates. , , . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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INTRODUCTION TO THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION'SJUDICIAL EVALUATION PROGRAM

By Board resolution, the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc) is the semi-autonomouscommittee of The Chicago Bar Association that conducts evaluations of candidates forjudicial offices and sittng judges seeking retention within Cook County. As a service tothe public, The cBA reports the findings of the JEc for all elections. The evaluations aredesigned to inform the public and the courts of the qualifications, independence andintegrity of judicial candidates. The CBA believes that the quality of the administration ofjustice in our courts is determined large part the quality our judges.

Chicago Bar Association has a long history of judicial evaluation, dating before theturn-of-the-century, and taking many forms over the years -- from running a "Bar Ticket"in 188"1 -- to the present comprehensive procedure adopted in 1976. At that time, aspecial committee of the Board of Managers, chaired by then CBA President JohnHayes, recommended a total revamping of the process to minimize political and barpolitics, and embrace the concepts of random selection of evaluators and investigators,and to assure the confidentiality of the process and sources.

The Association's Board of Managers regularly reviews and evaluates the procedures andoperations of the JEC. The JEc's governing resolution and its guidelines were bothrevised in 198"1. The current governing resolution was amended on October 20,

1997.

Judicial candidates and sitting judges who participate screeningprocess are evaluated on the basis of eight criteria: integrity, legal knowledge, legal ability,

general election.

The Association's 200-member Judicial Evaluation Committee annually investsthousands of volunteer attorney hours in this thorough, comprehensive and diverse peerreview process evaluating more than 300 candidates for appointive and elective judicialpositions within Cook County. The evaluation process for the primary candidates beganin November 1991. The guidelines and standards developed by the 22,000-member

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Chicago Bar Association for rating judges have been adopted almost entirely by theAmerican Bar Association as a model for local and state bar evaluation programs.

The Investigative Process

The Committee's work begins when the candidate submits his or her completedquestionnaire. The 16-page questionnaire for sitting judges, requires the candidate to listpersonal, professional and judicial references and to provide the names of lawyers whohave recently appeared before him or her. Candidates with less than four years on thebench are also asked to identify adversaries with whom they worked before taking thebench. Lawyer candidates are asked to provide detailed information about their jury andnon-jury trial experiences, the names of five judges before whom they have appeared anda list of at least 20 lawyers who have represented adverse positions in matters handled

them.

All candidates are also asked to relate any present or recent health problems andto submit written authorizations for interviews with their doctors. Complaints against acandidate to the Attorney's Registration and Disciplinary Commission and the Judicialinquiry Board are to be described, and relevant reports and correspondence submittedwith the questionnaire. Criticism of professional misconduct, in any formal civil or criminalproceeding or in the media, must also be reported by the candidate.

The Committee obtained written materials dealing with the candidates' judicialperformance from such sources as the Cook County Court Watchers, the Cook CountyJury Verdict Reporter and the major newspapers. In several cases, transcripts and otherrelevant, publicly available documents relating to official investigations of judges and courtpersonnel were obtained from official sources.

complete file was then assigned to a two-person investigation team.investigators conducted personal interviews with listed legal references. A speciallyassigned team of investigators reviewed the the Attorney RegistrationDisciplinary Commission and submitted to the investigators and the hearing panel a reporton information in fies. a

Hearings were conducted on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and onmornings. Hearing division members were randomly assigned, in accordance with theCommittee's resolution, to either of two hearing rooms by a blind drawing for roomassignment. Typically, 18 to 20 members were assigned to each room. Only at that time

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did they learn which candidates they would be evaluating and who the other members ofthe panel were. Each member of the hearing panel was provided with a copy of theinvestigator's report, a copy of the completed questionnaire with all material submitted bythe candidate, and copies of any other relevant documents including, in some cases,newspaper clippings and transcripts of court proceedings.

Each member and the candidate execute a written oath to keep the nature andcontent of the report and questioning and hearing confidentiaL.

The Judicial Evaluation Committee included in its investigation all possible sourcesinformation available toiL However, because the Committee cannot compel the

production of evidence or the attendance of witnesses before it nor, understandably,expect disclosure by the authorities of evidence discovered in pending investigations,Committee cannot be assured that it has uncovered all the evidence which, in themay lead to formal charges. Within its authority, the Committee develops the mostcomplete record available and gives careful and thoughtful consideration to the availableevidence.

A member of the Executive Committee chaired each hearing. The candidate wasadvised of the procedures to be employed at the hearing and then questioned at lengthby the chair in regard to abiliies, experiences, perceived strengths and weaknesses and,where appropriate, specific problems disclosed in the investigation. The chair then invitedquestions from members of the hearing paneL. The candidate was then given anopportunity to make any statement he or she chose in his or her own behalf. On excusingthe candidate from the hearing room, the chair then opened the floor to discussion of thecandidate's qualifications among the panel members. Only after the members had beengiven the opportunity to openly voice their opinions was the issue of the finding of theCommittee put to a vote.

aa candidate areceive 60 percent affirmative votehearing panel member was also asked forqualifications, areas worthy of commendation and areas of needed improvement.Following a tabulation of the vote, the chair reviewed and capsulized the written commentsin preparing the statement of reasons given in support of the Committee's finding.

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The Appellate Review Committee

On July 12, 1990, The Chicago Bar Association's Board of Managers adoptedprocedures establishing a separate Appellate Review Committee to act independently fromthe Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC).

The new Appellate Review Committee was recommended by a special committeeappointed by past president Chester Blair. Made up of 30 lawyers, the committee hears

appeals only from candidates who receive a "Not Recommended" rating from the

The candidate may request a re-evaluation by the appellate committee only on thebasis that he or she believes that errors or omissions were made in the original screeningprocess.

The Resolution adopted by the CBA's Board of Managers provides that:A re-evaluation shall only be ordered on a determination thatthe Judicial Evaluation Committee's Hearing Division's findingwas clearly erroneous. A re-evaluation shall not be orderedsolely because the Appellate Review Panel disagrees with theJudicial Evaluation Committee's findings.

The Appellate Review Committee's authority will be limited to directing that the

candidate be given a new hearing by the Judicial Evaluation Committee or denying theappeaL.

Prior to the formation of the new Appellate Review Committee, all appeals werehandled within the Judicial Evaluation Committee. These new appellate procedures onlyapply to candidates evaluated by the after July 1 1

1 1resolution to provide publication of"Statements of Reasons" for all such elective positionsand specified appointive positions, such as associate judgeships. reasons areprovided for candidates screened before June 1987.

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION FINDINGSFOR ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT CANDIDATES

On March 4, 1998, The Chicago Bar Association released its findings for the 18

candidates running for the Ilinois Appellate Court in the March 1"1 primary. The

Association found three the candidates Judicial race

-- Kenneth Gillis Margaret seek

vacancy and Michael J. Gallagher, seeks fill the Rizzi vacancy. candidates

running to fil the Egan vacancy have been evaluated as by the Association's

Judicial Evaluation Committee. They are: Daniel Joseph Kelley, Marvin J. Leavitt, John

Madden, Sheila Murphy and Ellis E. Reid. Two candidates who are running for the Rizzi

vacancy -- Sam Amirante and Kathy M. Flanagan have been found Qualified. Of the

five candidates who were found "Not Recommended" for the Egan vacancy, four did not

submit evaluation. are: Joseph William Sheila

Margaret remaining candidate

was an

are

encourage voters cast their votes those candidates

found to be qualified by The Chicago Bar Association," said CBA President Patricia C.

Bobb.

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Illinois has five Appellate Court districts. Cook County is one district and currently

has 28 Appellate Court judges. The other four districts have a combined total of 24

Appellate Court judges. Each of these judges is elected to a 1 O-year term.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF "STATEMENT OFREASONS" FOR EACH APPELLATE COURT CANDIDATE.

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION'SJUDICIAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE FINDS

FOR MARCH 1998 - PRIMARY ELECTION

FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT (Egan)

JOHN JOSEPH COYNE (R)

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC)screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Association'sgoverning resolution for the is automatically found

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC)screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association'sgoverning resolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

PAUL R. DOYLE (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Paul Doyle is "NOT REcOMMENDEDlI for the office of the Justice of the AppellateCourt. Although the candidate has been an Administrative Law Judge, he has failed todemonstrate to us that he possesses the necessary qualifications to be an AppellateCourt Judge at this stage in his career.

County.knowledge, his fine temperamentoutstanding addition

candidate ishis vast experience.

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DANIEL JOSEPH KELLEY (D) QUALIFIED

Hon. Daniel Joseph Kelley is "QUALIFIED" for the office of justice of the AppellateCourt. The candidate is a respected jurist who has performed admirably as a judge inthe Criminal Division. He is well-regarded for his legal knowledge, ability andtemperament and would be an excellent addition to the Appellate Court.

MARGARET ROSE KELLY (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC)screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association'sgoverning resolution for the JEC, is automatically found

Hon. Marvin J. Leavitt is for the office of the Justice of the AppellateCourt. Justice Leavitt is respected for his legal knowledge and ability. He is anexceptionally hardworking and diligent justice who has effectively managed thecaseload of his division as the presiding justice. He is praised by those who appear infront of him for his judicial temperament.

JOHN K. MADDEN fR) QUALIFIED

Honorable John K Madden is "QUALIFIED" for the office of the Justice of the AppellateCourt. Judge Madden has a broad range of experience in both the civil and criminalareas. He has performed well in his judicial assignments. He is considered to be ahardworking judge with an excellent reputation for his temperament and integrity.

office of justice ofChancery

Hon. Sheila Murphy is for the office of justice of the Illinois AppellateCourt. The candidate is praised for her accomplishments as the presiding judge ofthe Sixth Municipal District. The candidate is well-regarded by all for her legalknowledge, ability and temperament. She would be an asset to the Appellate Court.

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WILLIAM D. O'NEAL (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc)screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association'sgoverning resolution for the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED

ELLIS E.REID (D) QUALIFIED

Hon. Ellis Reid, II is "QUALIFIED" for the office of justice of the Illinois AppellateCourt. The candidate is a respected jurist who has performed admirably in his currentassignment in Chancery Court. is well-regarded for his legal knowledge, ability andtemperament. would be an excellent addition to the Illinois Appellate Court.

Hon. Sam Lawrence Amirante is "QUALIFIED" for the office of justice of the AppellateCourt. The candidate is well-suited to serve as an Appellate Court justice. He has abroad-based legal career on the bench and as a practicing lawyer. He is regarded ashighly intelligent, with outstanding demeanor and temperament. As a jurist, he isregarded as innovative, honest, hardworking and willing to make difficult decisions.

candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committeescreening process and, therefore, according to Chicago Association'sgoverning resolution the , is automatically found

candidate declined participatescreening process and, therefore, according to Chicagogoverning resolution for the , is automatically found

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KATHY M. FLANAGAN CD) QUALIFIED

Kathy M. Flanagan is "QUALIFIED" for the office of justice of the Appellate Court. Thecandidate is praised for her handling of a difficult assignment, the Law Division motioncalL. She is well-regarded for her knowledge of the law. The candidate is respectedfor her decisive rulings and has proven she can perform the duties of an AppellateCourt justice.

MICHAEL GALLAGHER (D)

Michael Gallagher is for the office justice of theAppellate Court. The candidate has an exemplary record as a Circuit Court judge andAppellate Court justice. Heis universally praised for his extraordinary knowledge of

the law, diligence, outstanding judicial temperament and his fairness to those whoappear in front of him.

IVERSEN

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc)screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association'sgoverning resolution for the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION FINDINGS FORCOOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT AND SUBCIRCUIT COURT VACANCIES

On March 4, 1998, The Chicago Bar Association released the results of its

independent screenings for the 160 judicial candidates seeking Cook County Circuit Court

positions in the March 1"1 primary election.

the 160 candidates seeking election, 1 were screened Judicial

Evaluation Committee ofthe The Association has found

Fourteen sitting judges were

screened -- 5 were found Highly Qualified and 9 were found Qualified. There are 35

candidates who did not submit applications for screening, which brings the total number

of circuit court candidates who are Not Recommended by the CBA to "14.

There are 58 women seeking judicial seats in the primary election. majority of

them -- 39-- submitted for evaluation, while 19 chose not do so. the race,

89 candidates -- 71 Democrats 18 Republicans -- are judicial

candidates subcircuits, are 15 are

as

as an or

12 years experience as a practicing lawyer and/or as a or associate judge.

In the county wide race, 10 candidates screened had fewer than 12 years of legal

experience and were found Not Recommended.

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In the subcircuits, the JEC screened three candidates with fewer than 12 years of

experience. Three of those candidates were found Not Recommended.

Of the 35 candidates who did not come forward for evaluation, 24 did not possess

the requisite 12 years of experience.

FOLLOWING is AJUDICIAL

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Barbaro)

JOHN PATRICK KIRBY (D) QUALIFIED

John Patrick Kirby is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has demonstrated over the course of his career that he possesses the requisitedemeanor, legal skill and ability to serve well as a Circuit Court judge.

SAMPEN

Don Sampen is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. The candidatehas the requisite experience, knowledge and ability to be found qualified to serve as aCircuit Court judge. Mr. Sampen is recognized by his peers as bright, energetic and aprolific writer.

DIANNE Me COlLOUGH TRAVIS NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc)screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

Judy Mondello Wick is office of judge thecandidate has extensive experience in civil and criminal law. She is respected bypeers for her temperament and integrity. Wick possesses all necessaryqualifications serve as a

Robert Dwyer, Jr. is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.candidate has had experience both in civil and criminal law. also has excellenttemperament and clearly has the necessary qualities to be a Circuit Court judge.

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EDWARD K. FLANAGAN (D) QUALIFIED

Edward K. Flanagan is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate is respected by his peers for his demeanor, litigation experience and hard work.He possesses the requisite legal knowledge, ability and experience to serve as a CircuitCourt judge.

ARNETTE R. HUBBARD (D) QUALIFIED

Arnette Hubbard is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has many years of experience and possesses the requisite temperamentserve as Circuit Court judge.

Anthony Alfred losco is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. He hassufficient litigation experience in civil and criminal matters and possesses a very eventemperament. The candidate has the requisite depth and breadth of experience to serveas a Circuit Court judge.

PAUL AUGUST KARKULA (

Paul August Karkula is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has practiced law in Ilinois for 18 years. possesses the integrity,temperament, legal knowledge and ability to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

O'Connor is "isan

Marguerite Anne Quinn is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has extensive experience in criminal trials. She has an excellent demeanor andis respected by her peers for her integrity and hard work. Ms. Quinn possesses all thenecessary qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

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CHRIS STACEY (D) QUALIFIED

Christ S. Stacey is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. The candidatepossesses the requisite legal experience, training and temperament to serve as a CircuitCourt judge.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Burke)

Darron Edward Bowden is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.Bowden currently supervises 68 assistant Public Defenders the Civil Division of JuvenileCourt. He has freely given of his time and talent in service to the Chicago Public Schoolsin lecturing and speaking to children. Mr. Bowden possesses the integrity, temperament,legal knowledge and ability to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

CHRISTINE PATRICIA CURRAN (D)

Christine P. Curran is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate enjoys a fine reputation as a practicing attorney and demonstrated to theCommittee that she possesses the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Courtjudge.

candidate declined to participate the Judicial Evaluation Committee

screening process and, therefore, according to Chicago Bar Association's governingis automatically

candidate declined participatescreening process and, therefore, according toresolution for the , is automatically found

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ELIZABETH ANNE HANEMAN KARKULA (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Elizabeth Anne Haneman Karkula is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of theCircuit Court. The candidate is respected by her peers for her integrity andtemperament. However, at this stage in her legal career she has failed to demonstrate tothe Committee that she possesses sufficient litigation experience to serve as a CircuitCourt judge.

CAROL NY (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Pursuant to Section 27.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found

without hearing.

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC)screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

LYONS

Michael Joseph Lyons is "QUAU for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has a broad range of experience in both the public and private sectors.possesses the necessary legal skill and ability, as well as the requisite integrity anddemeanor, to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

Denise Flynn McGuire is RECOMMENDED" for the office of Judge of the CircuitCourt. The candidate has a good temperament However, she has failed to demonstrateto the Committee that she possesses the requisite depth and breadth of legal experienceto serve as a Circuit Court judge.

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ELISHA PASTOR O'NEILL (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Pursuant to Section 27.4 of the JEc Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

VERNON M. RHINEHART (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

candidate declined to participate the Evaluation Committeescreening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for the is automatically found

Paul Stralka is IIQUALlFIEDII for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. The candidatehas capably practiced as an assistant Public Defender for 21 years. He possesses thelegal knowledge, ability and integrity to serve as a Circuit Judge.

lEON WOOL (D)

Leon Wool is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court, Mr. Wool hasenjoyed a distinguished legal career. has a wealth of experience and is well-regardedby his peers for his hard work and temperament.

candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC)screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

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THOMAS J. CONDON (0) HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Hon. Thomas J. Condon is "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the CircuitCourt. The candidate has been an associate judge since 1986. He has established areputation of being hardworking, fair and even-handed. He is highly regarded by theattorneys that appear before him and has an excellent judicial temperament. He hasearned the rating of highly qualified.

GEORGE WILLIAM FOSTER (D)

George William Foster is for the office judge of the Circuit Court.candidate possesses the requisite legal knowledge, ability and breadth of experience toserve as a Circuit Court judge. The candidate has the respect of peers and enjoys areputation for being extremely hardworking and diligent.

Robert Gordon is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thiscandidate possesses the requisite legal knowledge, ability and temperament to be a CircuitCourt judge.

MOIRA SUSAN JOHNSON

Moira Susan Johnson is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate is a mature, competent professional with a significant amount oftrial experience.By all accounts she possesses high integrity and has a fine demeanor and above averageknowledge and ability. Committee found Johnson qualified the positionCircuit Court judge.

has a broad range experience

possesses a fine temperament is received as a diligent andhas all the requisite legal skill and ability to be a judge of

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KONSTANTINOS GUS MARKAKOS (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc)

screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

ARLENE E. MARTIN (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Pursuant to Section 27.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

Pursuant to Section 2"1.4 of the Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

MARIA DOLORES QUIROZ (D)

Maria Dolores Quiroz is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate possesses the requisite depth and breadth of experience to serve as a CircuitCourt judge. Although the candidate does not have extensive jury trial experience, shehas effectively handled high volume courtrooms and a significant number of bench trials.She is dedicated and even tempered.

Kevin Michael Sheehan is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.candidate is universally regarded by his peers as having the integrity and temperamentto be a fine judge. In addition, he has demonstrated legal ability over his many years asan assistant State's Attorney. By all accounts, the candidate is qualified for the positionof Circuit Court judge.

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JOHN S. WRONA (D) QUALIFIED

John S. Wrona is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. The candidatehas demonstrated he possesses the legal knowledge, ability and temperament to serveas a Circuit Court judge.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (DiVito)

COSENTINO

Richard Joseph Cosentino is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has a wide breadth of experience in civil and criminal law. candidate is

respected by his peers for his demeanor and temperament. also possesses the legalknowledge and ability to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

JoAnne Guillemette is "Not Recommended" for the offce of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate does not have the professional experience at this stage of her legal careerto be a Circuit Court judge,

THOMAS

Hon. Thomas Lee Hogan is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has been sitting as a Circuit Court judge since August 1997. Presently, he isassigned the Traffic Court Division. to his appointment, the candidate practiced

law in the area of complex civil litigation. has earned the reputation as a fair and even-

tempered jurist and is qualified to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

Pursuant Section 2"1.4been evaluated and foundwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for

without hearing.

a candidate whoof Judge

Judge shall be found

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DARREN O'BRIEN (D) QUALIFIED

Darren William O'Brien is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate is regarded as a hardworking, dedicated attorney. He possesses all of therequisite legal skill and ability to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

BERTA REQUENA (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Pursuant to Section 27.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found for the office Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

Naomi Hornick Schuster is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has demonstrated excellent legal abilities throughout her career. She has hadsignificant trial experience and has handled various complex legal matters. Thecandidate is well-respected by her peers and possesses an excellent demeanor andtemperament.

candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee

screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing, is automatically

J.is ISwell regarded as a hardworking, dedicated attorney with a fine temperament. While anassistant State's Attorney, he enjoyed an excellent reputation for his legal skill and ability.That reputation has followed him into his private practice.

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DANIEL JOSEPH LYNCH (D) QUALIFIED

Daniel Joseph Lynch is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. The candidate hasexceptional trial experience and has demonstrated that he possesses the legal knowledge,ability and temperament to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

RITA M. NOVAK (D) QUALIFIED

Rita Mary Novak is for the office judge of the Circuit Court. Ms. Novakis an accomplished appellate attorney and possesses an excellent demeanor andtemperament. She is intellgent, articulate and her background as a law professor willserve her well as a Circuit Judge. Ms. Novak possesses the requisite professionalexperience to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

Pursuant to Section 2"1.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (j )screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for is automatically found

assistant State's Attorney.practitioner and public servant.

serve effectively as a Circuit

experience as a

regarded as articulate, intelligent a dedicated legalpossesses

Judge,

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RHODA MARIE D. SWEENEY (0) QUALIFIED

Rhoda Davis Sweeney is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has broad experience in the areas of civil and criminal law. She performed wellwhen she was a Circuit Court judge assigned to Juvenile Court and has the necessaryqualities to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Gustafson)

candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee

screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for the is automatically found

EADIE-DANIELS

Loretta Eadie-Daniels is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court, Thecandidate is calm, polite, intelligent and articulate. She has practiced law in Cook Countyfor 20 years and has acquired significant experience in civil trial courts. The Committeefound her to possess all the attributes necessary to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

Joseph Gilbert Gebhart is office judge the Circuitcandidate possesses the necessary legal knowledge, ability and temperament to serve asa Circuit Court judge.

offi cecandidate possesses extensive legal experience as a criminalserved as a former assistant Cook County State's Attorney and a former Chicago policeofficer. possesses the integrity, demeanor and temperament to serve as a Circuit Court

judge,

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HELEN ELIZABETH KELLEY (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC)


JOHN D. MC SHANE (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC)


The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (Jscreening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

CATHERINE SANDERS(R) QUALIFIED

Catherine Dorothy Sanders is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate is well-regarded by her peers for her temperament, legal knowledge andability. She is also respected for her diligence and integrity. Ms. Sanders clearlypossesses the necessary qualities to be a Circuit Court judge.

Laurence James Dunford is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.possesses a fine demeanor and has the broad legal experience and skill to serve as aCircuit Judge.

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ROSEMARY GRANT HIGGINS (0) QUALIFIED

Rosemary Grant Higgins is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate was found qualified even though she is several months short of 12 yearsexperience as an attorney. The panel found Ms. Higgins has served with distinction inseveral demanding assignments within the State's Attorney's Office. She has amasseda great deal of jury trial experience and is regarded by her peers as possessing integrity,knowledge and legal ability. Ms. Higgins eight years of experience as a Director of a youthservice bureau gives her special insight into the problems facing our society.

THOMAS J. KOLODZ

Thomas J. Kolodz is for the office of judge theThe candidate has a fine demeanor and unquestioned integrity. However, he lacks the

overall breadth of legal experience necessary to be found qualified to sit as a judge of theCircuit Court at the stage of his legal career.

JAMES PATRICK Me CARTHY

Hon. James P. McCarthy is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has capably served as a judge in traffic court. He possesses the legalknowledge, ability, diligence and temperament to serve as a Circuit judge.

Bonnie Fitzgerald McGrath is for the office of judge of theCourt. The candidate does not possess the requisite legal experience at this timeserve as a Circuit Court judge.

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee )screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution for JEC, is automatical.y found

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PEGGY CHIAMPAS (0) NOT RECOMMENDED



DEREK G. EDENS (D) NOT RECOMMENDED



Hon. Nicholas Ford is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.candidate has demonstrated that he possesses theleg81 knowledge, ability, experienceand temperament to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

FRANCIS GEMBAtA HIGHt Y QUALIFIED

Hon. Francis A. Gembala is "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the CircuitCourt. Judge Gembala has served admirably as an associate judge for 14 years, He isuniversally regarded as having high integrity and excellent temperament. He treats alllitigants with respect and compassion. Based upon his excellent record and hisdemonstrated legal knowledge and ability, the Committee found Judge Gembala highlyqualified.

candidatescreening

Hon. Earl Burton Hoffenberg is the office judge of Circuit Court.Judge Hoffenberg has been an associate judge for 15 and has handled bothand criminal cases. He is well-respected by those that have appeared before him for hisjudicial temperament and demeanor. The candidate's integrity is above reproach and heis respected for his fairness and diligence.

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MARTIN PAUL MOLTZ (D) HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Martin P. Moltz is "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has had a long distinguished career as a lawyer. He possesses excellent legalknowledge and ability and is praised for his fine temperament. He would be anoutstanding addition to the bench.

N. SIROTT (D)

Herbert Norman the judgecandidate has demonstrated to the Committee that he possess the necessary

qualifications to be a Circuit Court judge.

Mary Susan Trew is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Desp.ite Ms.Trew's limited courtroom experience as an Illinois practitioner, she possesses the requisitelegal experience and favorable attributes to serve as a Circuit Court judge based on hertrial experience as a practitioner in the State of Michigan.

Paul Biebel is the office of judge CircuitJudge Biebel,in his 30 year legal career, has distinguished himself as an outstanding

member of the legal community having served in top positions at the Cook County State'sAttorney Office as

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committeescreening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governingresolution the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

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SANDRA JONES (D) NOT RECOMMENDED


RANDOLPH KEMMER(R) QUALIFIED

Randolph Kemmer is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate possesses a broad range of litigation experience in civil and criminal law.is uniformly praised for his fine work ethic, diligence, temperament and demeanor.Kemmer is well-respected for his proven legal knowledge and abiliy.

Linda Suzanne Smith is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.Although the candidate has practiced law for 17 years, she does not possess the requisite

legal knowledge, ability, diligence and litigation experience to serve as a Circuit Courtjudge. In addition, serious concerns have been raised concerning her abiliy to managea law practice.

Hon. Nancy Jo Arnold iscandidate

the Circuit Court.

candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Committee) screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolutionfor the is automatically found

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JOHN "JACK" HYNES (D) HIGHt Y QUALIFIED

John Joseph Hynes is "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate is highly respected for his legal skill, ability and knowledge of the law. Hehas demonstrated throughout his career as a public servant that he is dedicated, diligentand hardworking. He possesses a fine demeanor and has unquestioned integrity.

KARLA MARIE OSANTOWSKI (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Karla Marie Osantowski is the office judge of the CircuitCourt. The candidate has been licensed to practice law for approximately nine years. Herlegal experience was gained at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office where sheworked for five years. Since then, she has served as the chief and Superintendent ofPolice for the city of Chicago Heights. Although the candidate has overcome many oddsin her life, she falls short of the committee's guidelines for qualification as a Circuit Courtjudge.

C. THOMAS NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc) screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolutionfor the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

James William Adams,candidate

Pursuant to Section 2l.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

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DANIEL J. KELLEY (R) NOT RECOMMENDED


DIANE JOAN LARSEN (D) QUALIFIED

Diane Joan larsen is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate is respected by her peers for the breadth of her legal knowledge, especially inthe area of civil rights. She has an excellent temperament and is hardworking. Ms. larsenpossesses all the necessary qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court judge.


PERKINS QUALIFIED

Floyd D. Perkins is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate possesses the requisite depth and breadth of experience to serve as a CircuitCourt judge. has sufficient litigation experience in non-jury matters as well asexperience in handling complex legal matters. candidate also has an excellenttemperament and is well-regarded by his peers.

Terrence Sharkey is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate is a hard-working dedicated attorney who is respected by his peers. He is fair-minded and diligent, and has proven that he possesses the legal skill and ability to performthe duties of a Circuit Judge

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CORNELIUS E. TOOLE (D) QUALIFIED

Hon. Cornelius E. Toole is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has been sitting on the bench since 1995. He is presently assigned to aMisdemeanor Courtroom. He has had a distinguished career as a criminal defense andcivil rights attorney. The candidate possesses the requisite qualifications to continueserving as a Circuit Court judge.

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC) screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolutionfor the JEc,is automatically found RECOMMENDED.

WILLIAM GOMOLINSKI (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

William Edward Gomolinski is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the CircuitCourt. The candidate has failed to demonstrate to the Committee that he possessessufficient litigation experience at this time in his career to be qualified for the position ofCircuit Court judge.

Nathaniel Howse,is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has extensive experience in both the criminal and civil courts. is highly

regarded for his legal knowledge and temperament. would be an asset to the bench.

candidate was found not recommended due to several factors includingcandor with Committee. passed campaign acard upon his entry into the hearing room. The card itself contained several inaccuraciesabout the candidate's career. The candidate represents himself as having "28 years

experience: prosecutor, judge, attorney." In fact the candidate has been licensed since

19"11-26 years. Also, the candidate has never been a judge, but served on the Industrial

Commission, as a commissioner. The candidate was also found lacking in significant legalexperience.

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RICHARD O'CONNELL OWENS NOT RECOMMENDED


ANGELA M. PETRONE (D) QUALIFIED

Angela M. Petrone is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate is a hardworking and experienced assistant Cook County State's Attorney. Sheenjoys a fine reputation among her colleagues and adversaries. She is bright, articulateand a talented lawyer who is qualified to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

Pursuant to Section 2l.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

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JOSEPH JOHN KOSMAN (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Joseph John Kosman is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the CircuitCourt. The candidate is respected by his peers for his demeanor and integrity. However,at this stage of his legal career, the candidate lacks the necessary .Iegal experience to bea Circuit Court judge.

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee screeningprocess and, therefore, according to Chicago Bar Association's governing resolution

for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship(Third Subcircuit)

BYRON BRADLEY (D)

Byron K Bradley is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. The candidatehas a wide breadth of experience in both civil and criminal law. He is respected by hispeers for his hard work, integrity, legal knowledge and ability. also has a goodtemperament and demeanor for the bench.

Kevin Thomas Byrne is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has demonstrated that he possesses the necessary legal knowledge, ability andtemperament to sit as a Circuit Court judge.

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DENISE KATHLEEN FILAN (D) NOT RECOMMENDED


ELIZABETH M. HAYES (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc) screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolution

the is automatical.y found

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc) screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolutionfor the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

Pursuant to Section 4 of the Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who has

been evaluated and found RECOMMENDEDII for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be

without hearing.

Pursuant to Section 2l.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found IINOT REcOMMENDEDII for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be foundIINOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

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JOSE ORTIZ, JR. (D) NOT RECOMMENDED


KATHLEEN MARY PANTLE (D) QUALIFIED

Kathleen Mary Pantle is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has practiced as an assistant Public Defender for almost 14 years. She has thelegal knowledge, ability and temperament to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc) screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolutionfor the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

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Brigid Mary McGrath iscandidate possessesas a Circuit Judge.

for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thenecessary temperament, fairness, legal skill and abiliy serve

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JAMIE SHAPIRO (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

James Anthony Shapiro is "Not Recommended" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate does not have the necessary professional experience or temperament to

serve as a Circuit Court judge at this stage of his legal career.

ELLEN SIDNEY WEISZ (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Ellen Sidney Weisz is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The Gandidatelacks the requisite legal knowledge and ability as a Circuit

judge at this stage of her career.

KAREN JANE DIMOND

Karen Jane Dimond is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has a broad-based legal career in the public sector. She is regarded as brightand articulate and possesses the appropriate temperament to serve as a Circuit Judge.Her experience and reputation make her qualified to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

Pursuant Section of the Resolutions and a candidate whobeen evaluated and found for office of Associate Judgewho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be

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candidate possesses sufficient legal experienceserve as a Circuit Court judge.

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DENNIS JAMES MORRISSEY (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Dennis James Morrissey is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the CircuitCourt. The candidate presently lacks the necessary breadth and depth of legal experienceto serve as a Circuit Court judge.

JOHN JOSEPH ANTHONY SEND (D) QUALIFIED

John Joseph Anthony Senois " QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate is a private practitioner handling both criminal and civil cases. He is well-respected by his peers and has an excellent demeanor. The candidate has the necessarydepth and breadth of legal experience to sit as a Circuit Court judge at this time.

Russell J. Stewart is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate has broad experience and a varied legal career. However, he does notpossess the legal knowledge and ability to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship

(Eleventh Subcircuit)

Michael Clancy is for the office of judge the Circuitcandidate regarded to be intelligent, articulate a promising prosecutor.

However, he lacks the required experience training at this stage his careerrated qualified.

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diligence and punctuality. However, at thislitigation experience be a Circuit Court judge.

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JOSEPH D. DONNELLY (R) QUALIFIED

Joseph Dixon Donnelly is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate possesses the necessary legal experience and training to serve as a CircuitCourt judge. He demonstrates the required demeanor, maturity and commitment expectedof a judge.

ROBERT KENNETH DOWNS (D) QUALIFIED

Robert Kenneth Downs is for office judge Court.candidate has devoted his life to public service and civil improvement. He enjoys therespect of his peers for his integrity, legal knowledge, ability hard work.

possesses the necessary qualities be a Circuit

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc) screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolutionfor the JEc,is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

ENID KEMPE

Enid Alene Kempe is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate is well regarded for her temperament and legal knowledge. However, she

does not possess sufficient litigation experience to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolutionfor the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

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GEORGE J. SMITH (D) HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Hon. George James William Smith is "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of theCircuit Court. The candidate is universally regarded for his integrity and ability. He hasserved with distinction during his approximate one year and six months on the bench. Hehas an excellent temperament and is fair and impartiaL. He is known for treating litigantsand lawyers with respect.

MICHAEL JOSEPH WEIK (D)

Michael Joseph Weikis for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate by all accounts is an experienced trial lawyer who also possesses a finetemperament. The panel felt that Mr. Weik possessed the requisite ability, integritylegal knowledge to be found qualified.

THOMAS MOLITOR (R) NOT RECOMMENDED

Thomas Raymond Molitor is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the CircuitCourt. The candidate does not possess sufficient legal experience at this stage of hiscareer to be a Circuit Court judge

Richard Allan Siebel is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.candidate has practiced law in Cook County for over 30 years. is bright, articulateenergetic. is universally regarded as having unquestioned integrity and an excellentcourse career a

James Tatooles is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.candidate has been practicing law for over 30 years. He has extensive experience in civiland criminal law. He is considered even-tempered and is respected for his legal skill andability.

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WILLIAM o. WALTERS (R) QUALIFIED

William O. Walters is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. The

candidate has been practicing law since 1977 and is presently a solo practitionerspecializing in criminal defense. He has also handled various civil matters and has trieda significant number of cases. He possesses the requisite depth and breadth of experienceto be a Circuit Court Judge at this time.

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David Roger Wiltse is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Thecandidate has broad experience in the areas of civil and administrative law during hiscareer. possesses the requisite legal knowledge and ability to serve as a Circuitjudge.

(Thirteenth Subcircuit)

DWIGHT ADAMS NOT RECOMMENDED

The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc) screeningprocess and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolutionfor the , is automatically found

Thomas Fecarotta,candidate has excellent

knowledge

Michael Gerber is for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.candidate is highly regarded as an experienced criminal trial attorney and educator.possesses a favorable temperament and demeanor and is qualified to serve as a CircuitCourt judge.

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RONALD J. NELSON (R) NOT RECOMMENDED

Pursuant to Section 27.4 of the JEc Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the offce of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

HOWARD PERITZ (R) NOT RECOMMENDED

Howard Peritz is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate lacks the requisite necessary professional experience to serve as a Circuit Courtjudge at this stage of his legal career.

Judith M. Pietrucha is " QUALIFIED" for the offce of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has demonstrated that she has the necessary legal knowledge, ability andtemperament to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

RICHARD VALENTINO NOT RECOMMENDED

Richard A Valentino is !'Not Recommended" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate, at this stage of his legal career, does not have the necessary legalexperience to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

Patrick is Ccandidate has extensive experience in all phases criminal prosecution.

his peers for his legal knowledge, temperament, integrity isrespected for his charitable work. Mr. Burns has demonstrated to the Committee that heclearly has all the necessary qualities to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

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MARK D. DOHM (D) QUALIFIED

Mark D. Dohm is "QUALIFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. The candidateis highly regarded for his integrity and dedication as an assistant Public Defender. He hasextensive trial experience, good demeanor and a high level of professional competence.He is qualified to serve as a Circuit Court judge.

THOMAS FRANCIS DWYER (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Pursuant to Section of the Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who has

been evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found

RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

CARMEN

Pursuant to Section 2l.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who hasbeen evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the offce of Associate Judge andwho shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found"NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.

HUGH LYNN

Alan Hugh Lynn is "QUAliFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. candidateis currently an assistant state's Attorney to Cook County. The candidate has extensive trialexperience. is well-regarded for temperament, legal knowledge and ability.

Therese Duggan McGinnis is for the offce of judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has been licensed to practice law for 18 years. She is universally regarded aspossessing high integrity and excellent temperament. The candidate possesses therequisite knowledge, experience and ability to be found qualified.

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ALAN M. MULLINS (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Alan Michael Mullins is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court.The candidate is respected by his peers for his integrity, diligence and temperament.However, the candidate has failed to demonstrate to the Committee that he possessessufficient litigation experience at this time to be a Circuit Court judge.

LOU PANICI (R) QUALIFIED

Panid is nQUALlFIED" for the office of judge of the Circuit Court. The candidate isa very experienced, hardworking and diligent attorney with proven legal ability and skilL.

is well-regarded by his peers for his exceptional temperament.

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