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OFFICERS

KERRY R. PECKPRESIDENT

WILLIAM l. L1NKLATER

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

TERRENCE M. BURNSSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

HON. JACQUELINE P. COXSECRETARY

MICHAEL K. DEMETRIOTREASURER

STEVEN F. PFLAUMGENERAL COUNSEL

DEAR VOTER:

Our Green Guide to Judicial Candidates is designed to help you become better informedabout the judicial candidates running in the March 21, 2000 Primary Election.

Chicago Bar Association, with a membership of 22,000, represents two-thirds of all thelawyers in Cook County. The 200-member Judicial Evaluation Committee has contributedthousands of volunteer attorney hours interviewing and investigating the qualifications of the judicialcandidates and sitting judges who appear on this ballot.

Your important responsibilty to elect qualified judges should not be overlooked - even ona ballot filed with highly publicized statewide and local contests. Since 1992, voters have theresponsibilty of electing judges within the various subcircuits. Please pay particular attention tothe candidates running in your subcircuit.

We strongly recommend to you the Judicial Evaluation Committee findings reported in thisresource guide because:

II SCREENING PROCESS IS AND

II The criteria used to evaluate the candidates are:

IntegrityII Legal abilityII Judicial temperamentII

ii Legal knowledgeii Professional experienceii Diligence

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BOARD OF MANAGERS: LEONARD JAY SCHRAGER . AURORA N. ABELLA-AUSTRIACO . KEVIN P. DURKIN . JANICE R. FORDE . HON. WILLAM J. HIBBLERAUSTIN L. HIRSCH . SAMUEL A. KAVATHAS, JR. . SALLY J. McDONALD . SUSAN C. SALITA . MARK E. WOJCIK . DAVID S. CHERNOFF . VINCENT J. CONNELLYHON. MORTON DENLOW . VICTOR P. HENDERSON . ELZABETH A. McMEEN . JORGE L. MONTES . HON. JULIA M. NOWICKI . REV. THOMAS J. PAPROCKI

TERRENCE M. MURPHY, Executive Director

BENJAMIN M. MANALOTO, Controller

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

Hearing ...................................................2The Vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3

The Appellate Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3

Report of Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Findings for Supreme Court Candidates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Summary of Findings for Appellate Candidates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Appellate ................................... 8

Candidates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9

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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 offces and sitting judges seeking retention within Cook County. As a service to thepublic,. 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 administrationjustice our determined large the quality our

Chicago Bar Association a long history judicial evaluation, dating beforeturn-of-the-century, and taking many forms over the years -- from running a "Bar Ticket"in 1887 -- to the present comprehensive procedure adopted in 1976. At that time, a specialcommittee of the Board of Managers, chaired by then CBA President John D. Hayes,recommended a total revamping of the process to minimize political and bar politics, andembrace the concepts of random selection of evaluators and investigators, and to assurethe 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 1987. The current JEC governing resolution was amended on October 20, 1997.

process are evaluated on the basis eight criteria: integrity, legal knowledge, legal abilty,professional experience, judicial temperament, diligence, age/health

thousands volunteer attorney hours thorough, comprehensivereview process evaluating more 300 candidates appointive and electivepositions within Cook County. The evaluation process for the primary candidates beganin November 1991. The guidelines and standards developed by the 22,OOO-member

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 appeareå 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 by

candidates are also asked relate any present or recent health problemssubmit written authorizations interviews with their doctors. Complaints against a

candidate the Attorney's Registration and Disciplinary Commission the JudicialInquiry Board are to be described, and relevant reports and correspondence submitted withthe questionnaire. Criticism of professional misconduct, in any formal 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.

The complete file was then assigned to a two-person investigation team.investigators conducted personal interviews with the listed legal references. speciallyassigned team investigators reviewed the files the Attorney

submitted investigatorsinformation disclosed in those files. completion the interviews

fie materials, investigations completed a comprehensive

qualifications candidate.

wereeither two hearing rooms a

assignment. 18 to members were assigned to each room. atdid they learn which candidates they would be evaluating and who the other membersthe 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,

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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 sourcesof information available to it However, because the Committee cannot compel theproduction of evidence or the attendance of witnesses before it nor, understandably,expect disclosure by the authorities of evidence discovered in pending investigations, theCommittee cannot be assured that it has uncovered all the evidence which, in the future,

lead formal charges. Within its authority, Committee develops the most

complete record available and gives careful and thoughtful consideration to the availableevidence.

member the Executive Committee chaired each hearing. candidate wasadvised of the procedures to be employed at the hearing and then questioned at lengththe chair in regard to abilties, experiences, perceived strengths and weaknesses and,where appropriate, specific problems disclosed in the investigation. The chair then invitedquestions from members of the hearing paneL. 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.

hearing panel members voted were askedcandidate as Qualified," "Qualified" or vote

required a candidate receive a "Highly Qualified" finding. vote 60 percent isrequired for a candidate to receive a "Qualified" finding. failure a candidate

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July 1 1990, The Chicago Association's Board Managers adoptedprocedures establishing a separate Appellate Review Committee to act independently fromthe Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEc).

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The new Appellate Review Committee was recommended by a special committeeappointed by past president Chester L Blair. Made up of 30 lawyers, the committee hearsappeals only from candidates who receive a "Not Recommended" rating from the JEc.

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 that

Judicial Evaluation Committee's Hearing Division's findingwas clearly erroneous. A re-evaluation shall not be orderedsolely because the Appellate Review Panel disagrees withJudicial Evaluation Committee's findings.

The Appellate Review Committee's authority wil be limited 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 were handledwithin the Judicial Evaluation Committee. These new appellate procedures only apply tocandidates evaluated by the JEC after July 12, 1990.

Reporting of Findings

The Association has always reported itsjudicial positions.

findings public for all elective

1 1 of Managers amended the governingresolution provide publication "Statements Reasons" elective positions

specified appointive positions, such as associate judgeships. reasons are1

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIA liON FINDiNGSFOR ILUNOIS SUPREME COURT

On March 10, 2000, The Chicago Bar Association released its findings for the four

candidates running to fil the Bilandic vacancy on the Ilinois Supreme Court in the March

21 primary. found two candidates -Illnois Appellate Justice Willam

Cousins, Circuit Judge Thomas Fitzgerald Highly

Appellate Justice was

according the governing resolution, Christine Patricia Curran, was found Not

Recommended because she declined participate in the JEC screening process.

.linois has five appellate court districts. The same districts that elect appellate court

judges also elect Supreme Court Judges. Three Supreme Court Judges are elected from

Cook County and each of the other four districts elects one judge. Each judge is elected

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION'SJUDICIAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE FINDINGS

FOR MARCH 2000 - PRIMARY ELECTION

FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT (Bilandic)

WILLIAM COUSINS,. HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Willam Cousins, is for the offce Justice of IllnoisSupreme Court. Justice Cousins has demonstrated a long history excellence

judiciary. has an outstanding work ethic, proven administrative abilty, and has served

public community welL. Cousins possesses all necessaryqualifcations serve on the Ilinois Supreme and is "Highly Qualified" that

CURRAN (D)

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.

THOMAS (D) HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Fitzgerald is offce Justice the IllnoisSupreme Judge Fitzgerald has served as Presiding Judge ofthe Criminal Courtmany years and has demonstrated superior administrative skils while continuing to presideover significant matters. Fitzgerald is hardworking recognizedknowledge the law fairness. possesses qualifications necessary aSupreme Justice and is Qualified" for that office.

response concernscommercial aired Zwick campaign which was critical one of his opponents.CBA is concerned that Justice Zwick's conduct may violate the Code Judicial Conduct.Before withdrawing Justice Zwick's rating, Executive Committee consideredmaterial submitted by him regarding his campaign ad. Justice Zwick declined The cBA'soffer to appear for a rehearing and to be reevaluated. In accordance with the JudicialEvaluation Committee's governing resolution, Justice Zwick was given a "NOTRECOMMENDED" rating.

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION FINDINGSFOR ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT CANDIDATES

On March 10, 2000, The Chicago Bar Association released its findings for the four

candidates running to fil the McNamara vacancy on the Illnois Appellate Court in the

March primary. The CBA found Circuit Court Judge Daniel Joseph Kelley Highly

lIinois Appellate Court Justice Shelvin Louise Marie Hall and Circuit

O'Malley were found the

resolution, was because

declined to participate in the screening process.

Illinois has five appellate court districts. The same districts that elect appellate court

judges also elect Supreme Court Judges. Three Supreme Court Judges are elected from

Cook County and each of the other four districts elects one judge. Each judge is elected

a 10-year

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FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT (McNamara)

JOHN JOSEPH COYNE (R) 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.

Shelvin Hall is for the position of Appellate Judge. is anoutstanding jurist who a wide range of experience civil and criminal areas of theJudge Hall is thoughtful, intellgent and highly regarded by her peers. She is an excellentjurist and possesses the requisite qualifications to serve as an Appellate Judge.

DANIEL JOSEPH KELLEY (D) HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge Kelley has served with distinction as a trial judge for more than 15 years. He is wellregarded for his knowledge of the law, fine temperament and integrity. The Committeefinds Judge Kelley "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the position of Appellate Judge.

isO'Malley has a well-rounded background both the civil and criminal judicial system.possesses necessary legal knowledge abilty serve on Ilinois Appellate

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

On March 10, 2000, The Chicago Bar Association released the results of

independent screenings for the 84 judicial candidates seeking Cook County Circuit Court

positions in the March 21 primary election.

Of the 76 candidates seeking election for Circuit Court positions, 55 were screened

by the Judicial Evaluation Committee of the CBA. The Association has found 6 of those

candidates Qualifed and 35

Recommended" candidates were found automatically "Not Recommended" declining

to participate in the JEC screening process

There are 34 women seeking judicial seats in the primary election. The majority of

them - 22 - submitted for evaluation, while 12 chose not to do so. In the county-wide race,

44 candidates - 44 Democrats and 0 Republicans - are running for judicial seats.

Ofthe 32 candidates running in the subcircuits, 27 are Democrats and 5 are running

as Republicans.

under consideration as an appellate court judge or circuit judge should have least

2 asa asa or

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Banks)

MATTHEW E. COGHLAN (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Matthew E. Coghlan is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court.Although Mr. Coghlan is an energetic and enthusiastic young attorney, the Committeefound that he lacks the breadth of legal experience to receive a qualified rating.

QUALIFIED

Thomas More Donnelly is the officethoughtful, energetic, and clearly committed excellence law.commitment public service idealism wil make him an exceptional judge inCourt Cook County.

SUSLER PARKHURST (D) HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Beverly Ann Susler Parkhurst is "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the offce of Judge of the CircuitCourt. The candidate has distinguished herself as a practitioner and a judge. She has hada wide range of legal experience and is committed to the law. Her calm nature andoutstanding demeanor wil serve well on the bench.

RECOMMENDED

candidate declined to participateprocess and, therefore, according

the automatically

Thomas Lawler is the offce Judge the Circuitlawler has handled complex personal matters and supervises trial lawyerscapacity as an attorney for the Corporation Counsel's Offce of the City Chicago. He isbright, energetic and well respected by his peers. He is well suited for the position ofCircuit Court Judge.

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MARVIN J. LEA VITI (D) HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge Marvin Leavitt is "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the offce of Circuit Court Judge.Judge Leavitt enjoys impeccable credentials and is highly regarded for his service bothas an Appellate and Circuit Court Judge. He possesses the legal knowledge,experience, temperament and integrity to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

DENNIS MICHAEL MCGUIRE (D) QUALIFIED

Dennis M. McGuire is "QUALIFIED" for the office Judge the Circuit Court. is

highly regarded for his dilgence and integrity. Mr. McGuire has substantial experiencehandling complex and technical matters estate and taxation law State's

Attorney's Office.

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.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Czaja)

Margaret isBrosnahan served ably as a Assistant State's Attorney 13 years. all accounts,Ms. Brosnahan has an excellent reputation integrity and fairness. She is also

Paul Karkula is the office Judge the Circuitcandidate enjoys a fine reputation as a hardworking judge who is always preparedcapable of presiding over difficult proceedings. Judge Karkula is articulate and possessesa wealth of practical legal experience. His transition to the bench has been smooth andhe is qualified to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

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DOMENICA A. STEPHENSON (D) QUALIFIED

Domenica A. Stephenson is "QUALIFIED" for the offce of Judge of the Circuit Court.Having served as a prosecutor in Indiana and Illinois, the candidate has a wide range oflegal experience. She has handled and tried a number of complex matters. Ms.Stephenson is articulate, poised and possesses the requisite qualifications to serve as aCircuit Court Judge.

(Gett)

is office Judge Circuitcandidate has a proven record of excellence as a trial lawyer, educator and administrator.She would be an asset the Circuit Court of Cook County.

JOHN JOSEPH DOWNEY NOT RECOMMENDED

John Joseph Downey is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Helacks suffcient legal experience at this time in his career to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

DEBORAH

Deborah the office Judge the Circuithad extensive experience. is thoughtful, poised possesses

an excellent demeanor. Ms. Gubin has good people skils and has demonstrated thatpossesses all the requisite qualifications serve as a Judge

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LAWRENCE A. SCORDINO CD) QUALIFIED

Lawrence A. Scordino is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. Mr.Scordino is highly regarded for his expertise in Worker's Compensation cases. He isdilgent and possesses a fine temperament. He possesses all the requisite qualities toserve as a Circuit Court Judge.

ROBERT RONALD TEPPER (D) QUALIFIED

Robert Tepper is for the offce of Judge the Circuit Court.has extensive experience in handling complex legal matters and appeals.respected by his peers and members the Judiciary competence andqualified serve as a Circuit Judge.

TepperHe is well

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(Gilis)

MATTHEW WILLIAM BEAUDET (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 resolutionfor the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

is the offceAlthough Ms. Sheehan is regarded her integrity and abilty, it is the considered view

Committee that she lacks the breadth and depth legal experience qualify her

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

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DONNA PHELPS FELTON (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 resolutionfor the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

ELLEN L. FLANNIGAN (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Ellen L Flannigan is "NOT RECOMMENDED" the office of Judge of the Circuitthis time in her career, Ms. Flannigan does not possess the requistie legal experienceserve as a Circuit Judge. Committee notes she is on the right track

gain necessary experience.

Wiliam J. Frost is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. Mr. Frost haspracticed law in Ilinois for 20 years. He is respected for his fairness and possesses thelegal knowledge and temperament necessary to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

RODNEY HOWARD NOT RECOMMENDED

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

automatically found

Hon. Karen G. Shields is "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge ofthe Circuit Court.Judge Shields is an outstanding jurist with exceptional legal knowledge and abilty. Inaddition, she has given of herself outside the legal community to those who are lessfortunate by mentoring high school students.

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Jordan)

MARJORIE ELIZABETH MCCOLLOM (D) QUALIFIED

Marjorie McCollom is "QUALIFIED" to serve as a Circuit Court Judge. She has acquireda wide range of experience during her 17 years as a lawyer. Ms. McCollom is highlyregarded by her peers for her integrity, legal abilty and temperament.

M. O'Brien is the office Judge Court. Ms.highly regarded by her colleagues judges. She has acquired a great deal

experience and has also served as a senior administrator the State's Attorney's office.She is well regarded for her legal abilty, integrity and demeanor.

ROBERT QUINLIVAN (D) QUALIFIED

Robert D. Quinlivan is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. He has awealth of experience, an excellent demeanor and is capable of serving in any division ofthe Circuit Court of Cook County. Mr. Quinlivan wil make an outstanding addition to thejudiciary in Illinois.

isStevens is an exceptional candidate.experience both civil and criminal

enjoys an excellent reputation and has extensivehas an outstanding demeanor, is energetic

Marcia Maras is qualified for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Maras is universallyregarded for her integrity and legal ability. She is an accomplished Tax lawyer and hashad diverse practice experience. Ms. Maras possesses an excellent temperament and wilmake a fine addition to the Circuit Court.

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Murphy)

JOANNE GUILLEMETTE (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

JoAnne Guilemette is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court.Ms. Guilemette is a committed practitioner but at this time in her career, she lacks therequisite legal knowledge and experience to serve in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Michael Healy is for the office Judgean excellent demeanor and a strong background both civila continued asset

the Circuitcriminal law.

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Michael L McGrath is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Hedoes not possess the breadth of legal experience necessary to serve as a Circuit CourtJudge. In addition, Mr. McGrath was not candid in responding to the Committee'squestionnaire.

(Quinlan)

Higgins is serve as a Judge. Sheextensive liigation experience and has earned an impressive reputation as an AssistantState's Attorney. Ms. Hig.gins is articulate, knowledgeable and has unquestioned integrity.She also possesses a broad spectrum of work and life experience outside of the practiceof law.

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MARK MCGUIRE (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 resolutionfor the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

MARTHA A. MILLS (D) HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Martha Mils is for the office Judge the CircuitMils exemplifies the highest character, integrity and ideals of the legal profession. Sheextensive legal experience and has demonstrated a commitment to justice throughout hercareer.

THOMAS (D)

Michael O'Malley is RECOMMENDED" for the offce Judge of the Circuit Court.At this time in his career, he does not possess the minimal practice and professionalexperience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

THOMAS DAVID ROTI (D) QUALIFIED

Thomas Roti is for the office of Judge of the Circuit He haspracticed law in Illnois for 29 years and is highly regarded for his experience, temperamentand integrity. Roti served as general counsel for a major Chicago-based corporation

developed a wide legal experience capacity.

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Frank J. Dolan is "Qualified" for the offce of Judge of the Circuit Court. Mr. Dolan is anexperienced practitioner. He is hardworking and possesses a fine temperament. Hisbroad range of legal experience would serve him well in a variety of judicial assignments.

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EILEEN MARIE GEARY (D) QUALIFIED

Eileen M. Geary is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. Thecandidate has had extensive legal experience. She is knowledgeable, conscientious andpossesses a good temperament. Ms. Geary is also regarded for her writing andsupervisory skils. She is qualified to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

BONNIE MCGRATH NOT RECOMMENDED

Bonnie Carol McGrath is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the position of Circuit Court Judge.She possesses integrity and is committed to the legal profession. She is active in barassociation work and provides pro bono service in the community. However, at this timeher career, Ms. McGrath lacks suffcient serve as a

Judge.

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship A)(First Subcircuit)

ROBERT BALANOFF (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 resolutionfor the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

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

LAG UlNA CLAY-CLARK (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 resolutionfor the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

Myles isa experience, aknowledge serve as a

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SYBIL C. THOMAS (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 resolutionfor the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

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

Peter Anthony is Judge wasadmitted the bar Illinois 1969 concentrated practice complexbusiness and commercial litigation. Mr. Flynn is a seasoned attorney and possesses thelegal knowledge and abilty to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

AIDAN ELIZABETH O'CONNOR (D) QUALIFIED

Aiden Elizabeth O'Connor is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. Shehas extensive litigation experience and enjoys a fine reputation as a no-nonsense,hardworking and fair prosecutor in the State's Attorney's Office. Ms. O'Connor is regarded

her integrity and is qualified to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

Paul A. Brady is "NOT RECOMMENDED" to serve as a Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Brady hasa diverse practice and demonstrates a strong commitment to the community. However,he is not recommended at this time because he lacks the requisite legal experience toserve as a Circuit Court Judge.

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LORETTA EADIE-DANIELS (D) QUALIFIED

Loretta Eadie-Daniels is "QUALIFIED" to serve as a Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Eadie-Daniels has extensive experience in civil and criminal law. She possesses an excellenttemperament and is regarded for her legal abilty.

JOANNE SIMBOLI HODGE (D) QUALIFIED

Hodge is "QUALIFIED" the office Judge Circuit She has abroad range of legal experience and is highly regarded for her competency.

respected by her peers and possesses aU the requisite qualifications to serve as a CircuitJudge.

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.

PAULA M. LINGO (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

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

the is automatically found RECOMMENDED.

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

the JEC, is automatically found

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship A)(9th Subcircuit)

JAMES R. EPSTEIN (D) QUALIFIED

James R. Epstein is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. Mr. Epsteinpossesses a broad range of legal experience, including substantial trial experience in thecriminal and civil courts. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching youngerattorneys and has a great respect for the law. He has a good temperament and is qualified

serve as a Circuit Judge.

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

for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

PAUL WILLIAM PLOTNICK (D) QUALIFIED

Paul W. Plotnick is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. He has abroad range of legal experience and possesses a good demeanor. Mr. Plotnick is devoted

public service and committed to providing pro bono representation to those in need.

Pamela is the office Judgerequisite legal knowledge and experience

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temperament, is fair-minded and possessesserve as a Judge.

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judg~ship A)(13th Subcircuit)

LAWRENCE LEONARD GRAIAN (R) NOT RECOMMENDED

lawrence leonard Grazian is "NOT RECOMMENDED" forthe offce of Judge ofthe CircuitCourt. He is respected by his peers and has performed in an exemplary fashion in allareas his legal practice. At this time, however, the Committee feels that he should

additional experience before seeking a position as a Circuit

Anthony losco is Judgediverse experience in both the public and private sectors. Mr. losco enjoys an excellenttemperament and is efficient in managing a high-volume practice.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship(14th Subcircuit)

NOT RECOMMENDED

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

is automatically

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THOMAS FRANCIS DWYER (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 resolutionfor the JEc, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

JAMES E. GIERACH (D) QUALIFIED

Gierach is "QUALIFIED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court. He enjoysa base experience civil law. is regarded as athoughtful and devoted practitioner.

John Lanigan is RECOMMENDED" for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court.He has been licensed to practice law for less than seven (7) years. While Mr. Lanigan hasexperience in accounting and computer technology, he lacks the requisite legal experienceto serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

MARCELLA CARMEN LIPINSKI (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Marcella Carmen Lipinski is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Judge of the CircuitCourt. She does not possess the requisite legal knowledge, experience and temperament

serve as a Circuit Court Judge

Parchem is the office Judge the Circuit Court. He has awealth of experience as an Assistant State's Attorney. Mr. Parchem is hardworking andpossesses an excellent demeanor.

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MITCHELL WARE (D) NOT RECOMMENDED

Judge Mitchell Ware is "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Circuit Court Judge.While Judge Ware possesses the requisite legal experience and abilty, serious questionsabout his financial responsibilty have been raised. These issues are not new and havelingered for a substantial period of time.

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