March 12, 1992

DEAR VOTER:

Our Educational Guide is designed to help you become betterinformed about the judicial candidates running in the March 17Election.

toeven on acontests.

Yourshould not

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Wefindings reported in this

* OUR SCREENING PROCESS is COMPREHENSIVE. FAIR AND INDEPENDENT.

* OUR STANDARDS ARE HIGH.candidates are:

The criteria used to evaluate the

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CONTENTS

Introduction to CBA Judicial Evaluation Program

of Cook

History

&

The

The

The

Reporting The Findings

Subc

of Reasons for late

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554-2010.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION'SJUDICIAL EVALUATION PROGRA

By Board resolution, the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC) is thesemi -autonomous committee of The Chicago Bar Association whichconducts evaluations of candidates for judicial offices and sittingjudges seeking retention wi thin Cook County. As a service to thepublic, The CBA reports the findings of the JEC for all elections.The evaluations are designed to inform the public and the courts ofthe qualifications, independence and integrity of judicialcandidates. The CBA believes that the quality of theadministration of justice in our courts is determined large

the quality of our judges.

CBAthe process

and embracingand investigators f

sources.

The Association i s Board of Managersthe procedures and operations ofresolution and its guidelines werecurrent JECgoverning resolution was

reviews andJEC. The JEC i s

both revised 1987.amended on 12 f 1990.

forThe

November 1991.by the 22,000 member Bar

judges have been adopted almostentire1y by the American BarAssociation as a model for local and state bar evaluation programs.

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The investigative Process

The Committee i s work begins when the candidate submits his orher completed questionnaire. The 16-page questionnaire for sittingjudges, expanded in 1987, requires the candidate to list personal,professional and judicial references and to provide the names oflawyers who have recently appeared before him or her. Candidateswith less than four years on the bench are also asked to identifyadversaries with whom they worked before taking the bench. Lawyercandidates are asked to provide detailed informationj names of

atlawyers who have represented

them.

The judges were also requested to submit withquestionnaire copies of statements of financial interest which they

SupremewithCookand

Court. The Committeecandidates i judic

Watchers fnewspapers. In

avaijudges and

had filed with the illinois Secretary of State

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The Hearing Process

Hearings were conducted on Tuesday and Thursday evenings andon Saturday mornings. Hearing division members were randomlyassigned, in accordance with the Committee i s resolution, to eitherof two hearing rooms by a blind drawing for room assignment.Tyically, 18 to 20 members were assigned to each room. only atthat time did they learn which they would be evaluating and who theother members of the panel would be. Each member of the hearingpanel was provided with a of the investigator1s report¡ a copyof the completed material submittedsome and

toandnature and

ible sources ofHowever, because the Committee cannot compel the productionevidence or the attendance witnesses before it nor,understandably, expect disclosure by the authorities evidencediscovered in pending investigations, the Committee cannotassured that has uncovered all the evidence which,future, may lead to formal charges. wi thin its authority, theCommittee develops the most complete record andcareful and cons to

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The vote

The hearing panel members voted by secret ballot and wereasked to rate the candidate as "Highly Qualified," "Qualified" or"Not Recommended." A vote of 80 percent is required for acandidate to receive a "Highly Qualified l finding. A favorablevote of 60 percent is needed for a "Qualified" finding. Thefailure of a candidate to receive 60 percent affirmative voteresul ts in a finding of tlNot Recommended. It Each hearing panelmember was also asked for written comments on the candidate' squal 1 areas commendation areasimprovement. of the vote f thereviewed and capsulized written commentsstatement of reasons of

On July 12, 1990, Chicago BarManagers adopted proceduresReview Committee to act independently fromCommittee (JEC).

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a separateJudicial

The new Appellate Review Committee wasspecial committee appointed by past presidentMade up of thirty lawyers, the committee hearscandidates who receive aiiNot Recommendedll

recommendedChester L.appeals

from the

a

The candidate request acommittee on the bas that heomissions were made the

lateerrors or

adopted by CBAlsthat:

Prior to the formation of the new Appellate Review Committee,all appeals were handled within the Judicial Evaluation Committee.These new appellate procedures only apply to candidates evaluatedby the JEC after July 12, 1990.

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Reporting of Findinqs

The Association has always reported its JEC findings to thepublic for all elective judicial positions.

On February 19, 1987, The CBA Board of Managers amended theJEC governing resolution to provide publication of "statements ofReasons" for all such elective positions and specified appointivepositions f such as associate jUdgeships. No reasons are provided

candidates screened before June 1987.

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION FINDINGSFOR ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT CANIDATES

On March 2, 1992, The Chicago Bar Association found seven of

ten candidates running for the illinois Supreme Court in the March

primary elections either Quali or Quali The

as s

Commi ttee are: Court

are: lateBlanche M. 1 K. The

found Not Recommended are: Illinois Appellate Court Justice

P. Tul , and attorneys Edna Selan Epstein and Themis Anagnost.

Bellows emphasized that "illinois Supreme Court j

and the laws of our state and serve an

role the of the III is court

the the I am the voters

of Cook to cons to the sel of

Court cand the elect

NOTE THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT STATEMENTS REASONS

FOR EACH ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT Cp~DIDATE.

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION'SJUDICIAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE FINDINGSFOR MACH 1992 - PRIMAY ELECTIONS

FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT (Clark)

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

JOHN p" TULLY NOT RECOMMNDED

committee) process andChicago Bar Association t s

NOT

KAY AN J(cMORROW

Justice McMorrow has distinguished herself as anviewed as , fHer appellate decisions are independent and well reasoned. She hasdedicated herself to improving all aspects of the legal system.She has impeccable integrity f possesses every personalprofessional attribute and character trait required of a stateSupreme Court justice. Justice McMorrow would an exceptionaland outstanding addition to the inois Supreme Court.

ELLIS E. REID III

aexcellentabove

and enthus as a

career as aas a s

well

lateHe

EPSTEIN

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MICHAL J" HOWLETT, JR" HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Mr. Howlett possesses outstanding trial and appellate experienceand should be commended for his commitment to improving the qualityof the judiciary. His integrity is above reproach. He has earnedthe respect of his peers and the public as an outstanding lawyer,judge and teacher and would bean excellent addition to theillinois Supreme Court.

DOH J" :RIZZI

Justice Rizzi has exhibitedregarded integri ty f

BLACHE M" HAING

was the consensusbreadth of experience and legal knowledge and temperament to bequalified for the Illinois Supreme Court.

JILL K. McNULTY

Justice McNulty has used her broad legal and jadvantage on the illino Court andexperience to the III

to

REPUBLICAN PARTY

THEMIS ANAGNOST

:ROBERT C" BUCKLEY

except 1vast knowledge of

impressive judicial career dictate that he isthe Supreme Court of Illinois.

of the law andQual for

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION REPORTS FINDINGSFOR ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT CANIDATES

On March 5, 1992, The Chicago Bar Association found nine out

of 13 candidates running for the Illinois Appellate Court in the

March primary elections either Qualified or Qualifour candidates evaluated as Is

are: Court

Court 1

James M. The

as J.Court J. T

Aron and William Cousins, Jr. The candidates found Not Recommended

are: attorneys Don R. Sampen ¡ J. Fox, Sharon Stafford

Baldwin and James E. Fitzgerald.

1 to all of us

but the judic contests for these three vacanc are not

rece a deal of or

because of the Ie Court and

Court races ~i CBA Pres Bellows noted as she

JEC s f

In s we ze

of our late Court related theand of the j who serve

on that We attent tolegal scholarship ¡ research and writing skills. II

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Bellows explained, "It is important that an Appellate Court

justice have a well-rounded and broad background. He or she is

responsible for hearing thousands of legal cases on appeal from t~e

trial courts and often provides the final decision on challenges to

the law because only a small percentage of appeals make it to the

inois or United states Supreme

Our state has

ll

Cook

judges.

a

of these judges

Court jof 27

to a

Theone and has 24

term .

: THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF STATEMENTS OF REASONS

FOR EACH APPELLATE COURT

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION & SJUDICIAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE FINDINGSFOR MACH 1992 - PRIMAY ELECTIONS

FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT (Bilandic)

DANIEL J. KELLEY QUALIFIED

Judge Kelley is Qualified for the officeAppel Court. He has demonstrated anj a

experienceto assume

CARL McCORMICK

McCormick has a career as aj itemperament, legal knowledge and administrative abilities indicatethat he is not only an excellent candidate but also an excellentindividual. He is dedicated to the fair administration of justiceand his ability to do so 1 be furthered as aAppellate Court.

REPUBLICAN PARTY

GERALD T. ROHRER

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

ROBERT CAHILL

The Committee is of the opinion that Judge Cahill has the necessaryqualifications to assume the position of Judge of the AppellateCourt of Illinois.

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AL J. GREIMA QUALIFIED

Justice Greiman has an excellent legal background and provenjudicial expertise as a Circuit Court Judge. While serving byspecial appointment as an Appellate Court Justice he hasdemonstrated competence and ability.

REPUBLICAN PARTY

OON R ø SAMPEN NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr.bar

andis the

careerto

jFOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT )

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

MICHAL .J. FOX NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. Fox decl ined to participateCommittee (JEC) screening process andChicago Bar Association l s governingautomatical NOT RECOMMENDED.

the Judicial Evaluationtherefore, according to The

for the JEC i he

B. ARON

He has thefor the

andto

court

ARTHUR A.

It was the consensus of the panel that Judge Sullivan has the legalknowledge, experience and temperament to be an Appellate CourtJustice.

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JAMS E. FITZGERALD NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr. Fitzgerald does not satisfy the guidelines as they pertain tothe area of trial experience, litigation experience orcontributions to the literature. Although he has earned a finereputation in the state's Attorney's office Appeals Division, thisdoes not overcome the lack of exposure to other aspects of thelegal profession and life which are necessary for the position ofAppellate Court justice.

JHES H sBAILEY

notjsome of the mostenj a sterland temperament. His experience ¡and integrity earns him the much deserved

He would be a tremendous

if

Court.

WILLIAM COUSINS, JR.

Judge Cousinsexperiencedtempered and

a finejudge.

reputation as a hardworking andHe is widely known as a even-Cous i andthat he elected

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CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION ANOUNCESRESULTS OF JUDICIAL CANDIDATE EVALUATIONS FOR

NEW SUBCIRCUITS AND OTHER CIRCUIT COURT VACANCIES

On March 9, 1992, The Chicago Bar Association completed its

independent screenings for the 225 judicial candidates seeking 55

Cook Court positions March 17

The w S the

Of the 134 candidates seeking to fill 31 vacancies in the 15 newsubcircui ts:

Democratic(100) 25 41 34

Republican(34 ) 9 16 9

19 26 1

6 5

(13 4: 6 3

Republ(5 ) 0 3 2

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Of all Circuit Court candidates, both Democratic and

Republican, The Association has found 57 candidates Highly

Qualified, 98 Qualified and 70 Not Recommended. Earlier this month,

The Association reported on its Judicial Evaluation Committee

findings for the illinois Supreme and Appellate Court contests.

For supreme Court Candidates, JEC found$ Por

1:11 , t.he JEC i

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING is A COMPLETE LIST OF uSTATE OF REASONSi!

FOR JUDICIAL FOR CIRCUIT AND SUBCIRCUIT

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THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION'SJUDICIAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE FINDINGSFOR MACH 1992 - PRIMAY ELECTIONS

CIRCUIT AND SUBCIRCUIT

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Breen)

MICHAL HAGGERTY NOT RECOMMNDED

the consensus of thei dedicated and

. However i thesufficient legal experience

a

DONALD J" O' JR"

0' hasnumerous complex cases as well as handled

highest respect fromtemperament. He

MACELLA C" LIPINSKI

was the consensus of the panel that Ms. Lipinski was a hard-working ¡ honest attorney with sufficient legal and trialto be qualified for the Circuit Court.

DAVIDE" PETERS

to The

. LUCKH

f

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DENISE MAGART O' MALLEY QUALIFIED

Ms. O'Malley's personal life experience and her wide variety ofprofessional duties and experiences qualify her for the position ofCircui t Court Judge. She is fair minded and conscientious in herprofessional activities. She has the requisite qualifications tobe rated qualified by the Association.

GEARY .." :KULL HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Mr.

integr i ty andto be el ected

)

E.

was consensus Mr.conscientious f hard-working p honest, keeps abreast ofhas the legal knowledge, ability and experience to bethe Circuit court.

was

FRACIS X. GOLNIEWICZ, JR"

has a 1 iiui tedbeen appointed as aa of

JOSEPH G" !! JR

to the

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Hamilton)

REVELLE GOLDMA PERITZ NOT RECOMMNDED

Ms. Peritz declined to participate in the Judicial EvaluationCommittee (JEC) screening process and therefore, according to TheChicago Bar Association's governing resolution for the JEC, she isautomatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

WILLIAM Fe WAR I JR e

earned forassignment. Heand compassionate.has and well

to be a Court j

EDWAR A $ ANONIETTI

Mr. Antonietti has a soundwell thought of among

as apeers and should

PRESTON L. BOWIE HIGHLY QUALIFIED

the panelcurrent

jfor

that Mr. Bowie hasIt was the consensus ofexcellent job handldegree of integrity and a

to be

f

demeanorthe Court.

an

MICHAL JOSEPH KRESS

has earned thethe law.

Mr.

He

yearsas a led

excellentHe h

MICHAL JAMES MURPHY

He hasto law andearned the of those who before and he hasthe highly qualified finding of this Association.

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PATRICK A. O' BYRN NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. 0 i Byrne declined to participate in the Judicial EvaluationCommittee (JEC) screening process and therefore, according to TheChicago Bar Association i s governing resolution for the JEC, he ,isautomatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Hackey)

JOHN J. HORA

Judge Moran has broad experiencetemperament. He

be an excel to the

TERRNCE HICHAL JORDAN NOT RECODENDED

Mr. Jordan declined participateCommi ttee screening processChicago Bar Association i s governing resolutionautomatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

f to thefor the JEC f he is

RONALD D. BABB

It was the

MICHAEL E. MCGINNIS JR.

JOHN WAR a fover a demanding anddecorum and efficiency. He

as an outstanding jurist and a true asset

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ROBERT R. MUCCI NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr. Mucci declined to participate in the Judicial EvaluationCommittee (JEC) screening process and therefore, according to theChicago Bar Association's governing resolution for the JEC, he' isautomatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (McNulty)

BACY SIDOTB SALYBRS

Ms. experiencewith the

thatas a

jJAMS 1! ø COLLINS

Mr. ins declined toCommitte (JEC) screening process andChicago Bar Association's governingautomatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

JOHN TIMOTHY MAER NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. Maher declined to participateCommitte (JEC) screening process andChicago Bar Association i s governing

ly found NOT RECOMMENDED.

Judicial, according to thefor the JEC ¡ he

MOSHE JACOBIUS

to be a

EDWAR R JORDAN

Mrof

anmatter:: . He has the

to be a

JAMS J $ CROWLEY F JRe

was the consensus of the committee that Mr. Crowley does notpossess the legal experience necessary to be qualified for theCircui t Court.

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KORTON ZWICK QUALIFIED

Judge Zwick has had a varied legal career with a background whichincludes extensive trial experience. The committee believes hewould be an asset to the bench and is qualified to become a circuitCourt judge.

DBBoRA MAY DOLING HIGHLY QUALIFIED

attorney, who possessesHer experienceMs. Dooling is regarded as an excellent

outstanding legal skills and abiland civil matters combinedand fa make her

Court.

Mr. Duggan demonstrate norsufficient evidence professional experience was of thequality overcome his relatively legal career.wi th more experience there would be a

BDWAR N e PIETRUCHA QUALIFIED

Mr. Pietrucha has a commendable background withskil He would be an asset to the bench.

)

MICHAEL GAUGHA

TIMOTHY De HARA

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MASHALL J. BELGRA QUALIFIED

Mr. Belgrad has the requisi te professional background andexperience to merit a qualified rating.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Norman)

GUS P. GIANIS QUALIFIED

Heresolving disputes.

for a

was

he possessed the

JULIA MAGART NOWICKI

on the bench.as

has a wealth ofigent, dedicated and exhibits

knowledgeable trial judge.

ROBERT M. SMIERCIAK

Judge Smierciak handled a difficult assignment the JuvenileCourt in a capable manner. He is an able administrator and has anexcellent knowledge of the law. He has also made a concertedeffort to address

CATHERINE M. HABERKORN

has an excellent record as aShei

1

MICHAEL

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Novoselsky)

ROBERT WILLIAM CAVANAUGH NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. Cavanaugh declined to participate in the Judicial EvaluationCommittee (JEC) screening process and therefore, according to theChicago Bar Association' s governing resolution for the JEC, he isautomatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

JEFFREY A. MALAK

fHe

as ato the

ELAINE SOUTH HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge South has performed well as an associatewidely regarded as a fair, diligent and competentexcellent temperament and demeanor and sheposition of Circuit Court judge.

udge.urist. She has

deserves

CHARLES LEVY

Mr.for

has a base oftemperament demeanor.

well

KEVIN MICHAEL SHEEHA

SheehanCommittee

to thehe

S. BRODY

Mr.of

MATIN PAUL MOLTZ

The Committee was impressed by Mr. Moltz! s experience 1 knowledgeand temperament. The candidate was highly regarded in light of theoverall guali ties which he would bring to the bench.

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JOHN D. TOURTELOT NOT RECOMMENDED

While the Committee found Mr. Tourtelot to be an honest and hard-working attorney, he lacks sufficient legal experience to qualifyfor judge of the circuit Court.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Scoti11o)

JOAN H. CORBOY

Judgededicated

herdemeanorthe a

Judge Corboy ¡ sfounded and well

and an

fextra

asShe possessescandidate.

:KIA T. BURNTT NOT RECOMMNDED

Ms. Burnett lacks the requisite legal experience necessary aqualified rating. She has a fine reputation as an Assistantstate i s Attorney for the relatively short period of time she hasbeen a prosecutor. However f her record as a prosecutor not

to overcome the lack of 1a Court

JEFFREY P. GRAY

STUART FREDRIC LUBIN

excellentand

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SHEILA MURPHY QUALIFIED

Judge Murphy's integrity and legal ability is without question.She has exhibited compassion and fairness in many difficultassignments during her judicial career. Judge Murphy possesses therequisite qualifications for election to the circuit Court of Cookcounty.

XICBAL Rø KEEHA QUALIFIED

Mr. Keehan has ancommuni tybeing fairminded G hardworking

ities characteristics

LUTHERS. HICKS

Mr. has earned reputationand even-tempered trial lawyer.

recognized integrity willbetterment of the judiciary.

ALLA R.SPECTOR OUALIFIED

It was the consensus of the panel that Mr. Spectorhas good legal knowledge and experience.considered excel

hard-working ¡temperament was

FOR JUDGE OF THE COURT (

JAMS BERNARD KLEIN

hasHe f

SHAON KAlE SULLIVAN

She

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WAYN A. MEYER HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Mr. Meyer possesses the legal knowledge and abiii ty requisite forthe office of circuit Court judge. He has a wide variety ofexperience, both personally and professionally which would servehim well in a judicial role.

JESSE L. PRINCE NOT RECOMMENDED

declined participate(JEC) screening processBar & s

automatical found NOT RECOMMENDED.theJEC

DONAL He DEVLIN

Mr. has a soladministrator. He has bothwhich should serve 1 as a judge.

and as an

THOKAS F. DWYER

Judge Dwer exhibitsa good contributionon 1 the bench.

LAWRENCE PATRICK FOX

Court

DANIEL

ISNOT RECOMMENDED.

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CHERYL D. INGRA QUALIFIED

Ms. Ingram impressed the committee with her poise, demeanor andlegal skills. Although her legal experience is limited, shepossesses the requisite skills for the office of Circuit Courtjudge.

WILLIAM FRAK DORNR QUALIFIED

Mr. Dorner has a sound recordknowledge

j

He has

JOSEPH N * RATBNAU

nor

of ahe has the

judge.

FOR JUDGE OF THE

DOROTHY KIRIE KINNAIRD

was the consensus of the Committee that Judgebackground as an attorney and toservice render her a if for

MICHAL THOMA REYNOLDS

impressedHowever!

ion of

DAVID * ERICKSON

jhas an

He has aand a

a sound

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SUSAN RUSCITTI GRUSSEL OUALIFIED

Ms. Grussel is well regarded by her peers for her integrity andeven-handedness. Additionally i she has a good deal of trialexperience to bring to the bench.

JULIAN J e PRAZIN

consensusjob

investigation show that he is hardworking i. He should be commendedto the j

(INSIDE THE CITY OF CHICAGO)

DANIEL RICKA PASCALE OUALIFIED

Judge Pascale exhibits excellent legal abila circuit judge position. His appellatecontributes to his qualifications.

and experienceexperience

ROBERT J.

thetherfore

for the JEC

CHAON WILLIAMS

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Maloney)(INSIDE THE CITY OF CHICAGO)

WILLIAM PATRICK O' MALLEY HIGHLY. QUALIFIED

Judge O'Malley is experienced, knowledgeable judge who enjoys anexcellent reputation. He is well regarded for his intelligence,integrity and his ability to give litigants a

C$

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ((INSIDE THE CITY OF CHICAGO)

JAKS We KENNEDY HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge Kennedy is highly qualified based upon his extens legalexperience, integrity and fairness. previous performance as asitting judge has been outstanding.

D.

Madduxappear before

one of thes committee

ever toj

SACKS

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Sieqan)(INSIDE THE CITY OF CHICAGO)

JENNIFER DUNCAN BRICE HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Ms. Brice has a broad background as a civil trial attorney havingrisen to a supervisory position in The Law Department of the Cityof Chicago. She exhibits all of the characteristics that shouldmake her an excellent judge.

SAMUEL C. HAGOS

exhibits great compassconsiderate ofto j

DANIEL JOSEPH LYNCH NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. decl to theCommittee (JEC) screening process and therefore; according to theChicago Bar Association i s governing resolution for the JEC f heautomatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT(INSIDE THE CITY OF CHICAGO

)

SHELVIN LOUISE MARIE HALL

demonstrated ato the bench.her t to the

work as well.

(THE CITY OF

RICHA e ROCHESTER

1and

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RALPH J. KRZANOWSKI NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr. Krazanowski declined to participate in the Judicial EvaluationCommittee (JEC) screening process and thereforei according to thechicago Bar Association's governing resolution for the JEC, he .isautomatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

DANIEL J. SULLIVAN NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. Sullivan declined to participate(JEC) screening processBar 's

automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

ifor the

DVIN A. HOORE

Mr. Moorethe

as a circuit

1 regardedexperience

judge.

DEAN DIMITRI QUALIFIED

experiencedpeersMr. Dimitri is qualified based on 30 years of

in a very diversified practice. He is well regardedfor integrity and dedication to the profession.

ROY C. PECHOUS

has theMr.la\v. Heto i

TURKINGTON

providedjudges whointegrity. ¡finding of the Committee that Ms. Turkington does notrequisite integrity and temperament to be a judge.

thepossess the

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JAMS RAYMOND NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. Raymond declined to participate in the Judicial EvaluationCommittee (JEC) screening process and therefore, according to theChicago Bar Association's governing resolution for the JEC, he' isautomatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship B)(FIRST SUBCIRCUIT)

PERCIVAL HAON

Mr. Harmon a hardHe has theto be a

JANICE R e McGAUGHEY

Ms. McGaughey declined to participate theCommittee (JEC) screening process and therefore, accordingChicago Bar Association i s governing resolution for the JEC ¡automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

RAYMOND MYLES NOT RECOMMENDED

andnotwas

(SECOND SUBCIRCUIT)

SUMNER

ROBERT M. GUCR QUALIFIED

Mr. Guch has extensive trial and appellate experience as a lawyerand possesses the necessary traits to be a competent judge.

35

JEFFREY A. WALKER NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. Walker did not present sufficient evidence of the professionalexperience and maturity that is normally required of a candidatefor circuit Court judge. His stated reasons for seeking theposi tion were simply not acceptable and hopefully those will changewith more experience and maturity.

BERTINA E e LAPKIN HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Thea judgeintellas a. j

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT(SECOND SUBCIRCUIT)

B)

JOHN JOSEPH MAION HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge Mannion has developed into one of the judgescriminal justice system. He is a hard worker ¡ diligent;all litigants. He has demonstrated his ability and,hesitation, the JEC finds him eminently qualified forjudge.

De O'NEAL

has

THOMAS F CARODY

a

36

CYRIL J. WATSON HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge Watson has the reputation of being fair-minded, honest,efficient and intellectually honest. He is dedicated to theimprovement of the judicial system and he strives to dispensejustice in an even-handed way. He has worked hard for and deservesthe rating of Highly Qualified.

JOHN A. WASILEWSKI HIGHLY QUALIFIED

judges on the bench.judicial experience makes

Court j

Ð

PATRICK Ee McGAN HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge McGann is highly respected as an intelligant, skilled,minded and experienced judge. He has an impeccable reputationintegrity and temperament. Judge McGann is a credit tojudiciary and deserves to be elected to the ofCourt judge.

RICHA W. STAKE

number ofthat he has

a

EDWAR

Mr.who

to assume the

PAUL J . NEALIS

Judge Nealis has performed well and has an excellent reputation asa sitting judge. He has demonstrated the legal knowledge, abilityand experience to be highly qualified for the position of CircuitCourt judge.

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship A)(FOURTH SUBCIRCUIT)

JOSEPH J" STRNAD Q JR" NOT RECOMMNDED

Joseph J" Strnad, Jr. declined to participate in the JudicialEvaluation Committee (JEC) screening process and therefore,according to the Chicago Bar Association i s governing resolution forthe JEC u he is automatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

:M. DAVY

the

Mr. a wide breath experienceis a dedicated public

of the

THOMAS C. SPRAGUE NOT RECOMMENDED

The panel felt Mr. Sprague did not provide sufficient informationto evaluate his legal knowledge and abil Further ¡ based on hispresentation it was the consensus of the panel that the Candidatedid not have the requisite trial experience for the heseeking.

ROBERT J" LAPPE JR.

Mr. LappeHe

JAMES

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COU~T (Judgeship B)(FOURTH SUBCIRCUIT)

GEORGE HG MORRISSEY QUALIFIED

Judge Morrissey is found qualifiedbecause of the wealth of experience ¡

brings to the position. Theenhances i ty out

to be a Circuit Court judgeknowledge and integrity whichcandidate i s temperamentduties l.

RICHA J. BILLIK, JR.

JAY C. MAGNUSON QUALIFIED

It was the consensus of the Committee that Mr. Magnuson has 1-rounded legal and administrative experience which qualifies him forthe Circuit Court.

DENNIS J. PORTER HIGHLY OUALIFIED

Judge excellent qua1iHe has a

abto the

Court.

The

He was

39

PATRICIA BANKS QUALIFIED

Ms. Banks has a broad range of professional experience and hasenj oyed a good reputation as hard working, even-tempered andintelligent. She has the personal and professional attributesnecessary to assume the position of Circuit Court judge.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT(FIFTH SUBCIRCUIT)

DAVID S e NOT RECOMMENDED

position ofbroaden

BERNTTA D $ BUSH QUALIFIED

Ms. Bush is dedicated, articulate and experienced in a variety oflegal matters. She is well regarded among her peers for herintegrity and ab

RICKEY JONES

ROBERT L.

a

40

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship C)(FIFTH SUBCIRCUIT)

LLWELLYN L. GREENE-THAPEDI NOT RECOMMNDED

Ms. Greene-Thapedi decl ined to participate in the JudicialEvaluation Committee (JEC) screening process and therefore,according to the Chicago Bar Association i s governing forthe JEe, she is automatically found NOT RECOMMNDEDe

JOHN '1 ..CARY

Mr. demonstratedand has extensivehasthe maturity to be

commi tment toexperience as a

legala circuit Court judge.

He

UICHAL A. GROCHOWIAK

Mr. Grochowiak i s somewhat limited experience state courtextensive federalsens make thePERRY GULBRADSEN

andi

j

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HOWAR S. HAT OUALIFIED

Mr. Haft has a broad range of experience over thirty five years ofpracticing law. He impressed the committee with his demeanor,temperament and common sense approach to the legal system and thejUdiciary. If elected, Mr. Haft would be a credit to the bench andbar.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship B)(SIXTH SUBCIRCUIT)

J" WOJKOWSKI

It was the

A. DERNACH HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge Dernbach has demonstrated exceptional legal skill,

and knowledge during the course of his tenure as a judgenight narcotics court. Through his exhibition of dedicationhard work, he has proven to be an asset to the bench.

G. JAMES

Mr. James

J"

Ms

TERRY "GAWRYKThe that Mr. awhose temperament demeanor are good. However, heand courtroom at toqualified to serve as a judge of the circuit Court.

42

JAMS P. HATIN NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr. Martin does not have the requisite professional background anddemonstrated administrative abilities to deserve a Qualifiedrating" His diligence and organizational skills raise a questionas to his ability to assume the position of circuit Court judge.

ROBERT CHAPMA JR" NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr. decl to)

Chicago Bar Association t s governingNOT RECOMMENDED.

A.HONY Le YOUNG

Mr. Young enjoys a reputation for commitment to the lawcommunity. His legal experience when coupledrecord and his integrity, demeanor and sense of fairnessthat he would be a credit to the judiciary.

B

(SEVENTH SUBCIRCUIT)

MICHAL 0 KILMER

defensethe

Mr. hasthe Cook to aDOROTHY

)Bar Assoc sfound NOT RECOMMENDED

Ms. Jones

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WILLIAM H. TAYLOR, II NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr. Taylor, II declined to participate in the Judicial EvaluationCommi ttee (JEC) screening process and therefore, according to theChicago Bar Association's governing resolution for the JEC, he isautomatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

~OR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUXT COURT(EXGHTH SUBCXRCUXT)

DA1UEL

JOHN MURPHY CARY, JR 0 NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr. Carey decl ined participateCommittee (JEC) screening process andChicago Bar Association's governingautomatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

the Judicial Evaluationtherefore, according to the

for JEC,

E.

well as a jsense

DANXEL CLA 0 t MEARA

Hebe

SHELDON GARDNER

Gardner'smake wellqualities are exemplified by hiswith litigants.

and jfor the bench.

enthusiasm and lingness

44

BRIAN M. COLLINS HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Mr. Collins is a well-respected attorney whose experience,professional background and temperament make him highly qualifiedfor judge of the circuit Court.

CRAIG COOPER NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. CooperCommittee

Barautomatical

participateprocess and

the Judiciall s

NOT RECOMMENDED.

¡

for the JECto thehe

DANIEL $ ALJINOVIC

Mr. does not have the breadth ofexperience to be found i for the ofjudge.

AN HOUSER QUALIFIED

Judge Houser has handled a variety of assignments theMunicipal District in a very creditable manner doing her fiveon the bench. She exhibits an enthusiasm work making

ified for the office that she seeks.

(EIGHTH SUBCIRCUIT)

MELVIN COLE

Mr. Cole has demostratedas a

and

for the bench over

MAUREEN DURKIN ROY

andShe has

and weIl-and

45

JOHN J. LAG QUALIFIED

Mr. Lag is Qualified for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court.It was the consensus of the committee that the candidate has abroad general background. He is hard-working, dedicated and has agood judicial temperament.

JAMS G.. DONEGAN ;HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Doneganonintegri tyexperience has

between 1

'1 ..

The Committeeknowledge and abilCircuit Court.

DAHlEN '1. WRN HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Mr. Wren has a broad and successfulHe 1 igent fHe

are

MAEL

hasareas of the law. an

andfor the

EGAN

,

temperament in handling difficult assignments. Heexcellent integrity and skills as a judge.

and

46

ALLEN S. GOLDBERG HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Mr. Goldberg's extensive background as a trial attorney along withhis excellent integrity and fine demeanor, makes him well qualifiedfor the position of circuit Court judge.

JAMS B. !tOCH NOT RECOMMENDED

Committee finds that Mr. Koch's integrity and temperament arequestionable and therefore, finds not recommended for j ofthe CookROBERT S. FRITZSHALL

for antha t he deserves a

SlWRA :N" BROSTOFF NOT RECOMMENDED

Ms. Brostoff has not been actualperiod of time.

practicing law for a

RICHA F. WALSH

demeanor assume

MARTIN TIERSKY

MrandCourt

at both thethe

JEANE R"

Ms andseemore trial experience? faspect If

commendable job as a Circuit Court

47

RICHA C.. KOENNING NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. Moenning did not demonstrate nor did the investigation supporta finding that he has the requisite judgement, temperament or de-meanor necessary to assume the duties and responsibilities of aCircui t Court judge.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship B)(NINTH SUBCIRCUIT)

BRYAN DAVID

Mr.

SHERWIN H.. NOT RECOMMNDED

Mr. Bender submitted a questionnaire to beEvaluation Committee, however,investigation process, he withdrew his name from considerationdid not appear for his scheduled hearing. Therefore, The chicagoBar Association finds Mr. Bender UNot Recommended. n

THOMAS P..

Mr. Hanrahan has anareas. He an ,temperament demeanor

law andhas

j u d ithei a

HOWAR

A. HIMEL

amanner. He hassame of

Court judges. He is receptive to constructive criticism. JudgeHimel is consistently praised for his fairness and administrativeabilities. Judge Himel deserves a finding of Highly Qualified forCircuit Court judge.

jpast

48

STEPHEN ENGELM QUALIFIED

Mr. Engelman has been engaged in the general practice of law andhas manageda successful small size law firm. The candidate has alimited amount of trial experience however, he does have theremaining qualities necessary for the position of circuit Courtjudge.

JOAN RIORDAN QUALIFIED

Ms. Riordan has a strong generalmeanor i ty as aserve asa

background,As a

j:NTHA G" JR.

Mr. Brenner has a solan overfor

has as

j

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship A)(TENTH SUBCIRCUIT)

ROBERT F. DONOVAN NOT RECOMMENDED

Mr. Donovan has an impressive backgroundvariety of governmentalsatisfied thatand court

have1 1demonstrated the

governmentalHowever

offsets

EDWAR "HASEN

SUSAN FLEMING

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KENNTH LEE FLETCHER HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Mr. Fletcher has the reputation of an effective trial lawyer whohas an excellent demeanor and temperament. His career in publ icservice coupled with his legal knowledge and ability indicate thathe would be a credit to the judiciary.

EDMUN PONCE DE LEON NOT RECOMMENDED

a

THEODORE G e

Mr. Karavidas has a sound asgovernment and more recently privatebreadth experience be an able judge.

JAMS A" MURPHY OUALIFIED

Mr. Murphy has a diverse legala judgeship. He has a

experience.a

that he

) HOWARD

J. SURIANO

J. decl to theEvaluation Committee (JEC) screening process and therefore,according to the Chicago Bar Association i s governing resolution forthe JEC, he is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

50

DANIEL MICHAL LOCALLO HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Judge Locallo exemplifies the many qualities needed to be anexcellent judge. He is intelligent, hardworking, fair, even-tempered and balanced in his judicial duties. The hearing panelwas impressed with his dedication to the excellence of jUdicialperformance. His record is excellent and he will deserve a HighlyQualified finding.

JEFFREY T øGtmCB:ICR NOT RECODENDED

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT(ELEVENTH SUBCIRCUIT)

DONNA L. CERVINI QUALIFIED

It was the consensus of the Committee that Judgeworking f committed and intelligent and has shownimproving the judiciary. She as

and the of j who want tobefore.

Cervini hard-interest

cases

EDWAR PATRICK ~ BRIEN

demeanor andto the bench.

matters. Hewould

from her

Her vast

STANLEY K STEWART

Mr. stewart gets high praise for his integrity and demeanor f but helacks the requisite trial experience necessary to qualify him forthe position of Circuit Court judge.

51

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship B)(ELEVENTH SUBCIRCUIT)

SUSAN FRACES ZWICK QUALIFIED

The Ms. Zwick possesses sufficient experience along with asensitivity and commitment to the legal profession to make a finejudge.

Fe BARTROWICZ HIGHLY QUALIFIED

L e NOT RECOMMENDED

Thomas L. Ciecko declined to participate inCommittee (JEC) screening process andChicago Bar Association i s governing resolutionautomatically found NOT RECOMMNDED.

, according tofor the JEC f he

v"

decl inedCommi ttee

to the Barautomatical

MAC S G

of

:KTIE

52

STEVEN J. FRUTH OUALIFIED

Mr. Fruth has a strong background in the areas of civil practiceand litigation. He has the legal knowledge, temperament anddemeanor necessary for the position of circuit Court judge.

GEORGE J." e SMITH QUALIFIED

EUGENE J e PETRUNGARO

Mr.Committee (JEC) process andChicago Bar Association i s governing

NOT RECOMMNDED.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT(TWELFTH SUBCIRCUIT)

DALE E e COVENTRY

Mr.and

1

ALENE P. WINTROUB

JOHN 1\. HADEN

j Hesensitive assignment.He a

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FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship B)(TWELFTH SUBCIRCUIT)

ROBERT p" BABBITT QUALIFIED

It was the consensus of the Committee that Mr. Babbitt had therequisite experience, both in government and in private practice,to be on the bench. He was considered, andtempered.

ARTHUR C"

MICHAL C" ZIS8KA

Judge Zissman is uniformly regarded as an outstanding j Heis articulate, hardworking, even..tempered and scholarly.integrity is beyond question. Judge Zissman exempl allpositive qualities required of a Circuit Court judge. Hededicated to the judiciary and betterment. Judge zissmanified for the of jWILLIAM o. :KRl

GARY G. STANON

findsto serve

54

HATIN S. AGRA QUALIFIED

Mr. Agran has a broad background as a criminal trial attorneyhaving handled complex cases in both state and Federal Court.

JBFFREY LAWRNCB QUALIFIED

Mr. Lawrence l s backgroundHe approaches hisas a j

thej

)

CLAYTON J" CRA

Mr. Crane amatters. He even-temperedthe necessary personal and professionalCircuit Court judge.

andMr . Craneifications

JAlSTHOnS MCCRACKEN NOT RECOIONDED

James Thomas McCracken declined to participateEvaluation Committee ) screening processaccording to the Chicago Bar's

JEC F automatical NOT RECOMMENDED.

CHALES M TRAVIS

theJEC f

LESTER

55

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship A)(FOURTEENTH SUBCIRCUIT)

RAYMON L. JAGIELSKI QUALIFIED

Mr. Jagielski is Qualified for the office of Judge of the circuitCourt. Mr. Jagielski has a varied professional background as apublic defender, public servand and private practitioner. He iseven tempered, fair-minded and possessed the temperamentneeded the circuit has

judgment

J"

wastremendous ,an demeanor which qualify

R" JOHN MACNORIUS NOT REC0lOENDED

was the consensus of the Committee Mr.possess the breadth experience necessaryCourt judge.

ROBERT W"

Mr.

HENRY

56

RALPH REYNA HIGHLY OUALIPIED

Judge Reyna has demonstrated the ability to handle a sensitive anddifficult assignment with fairness, judicial efficiency andintelligence.

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Judgeship(FIFTEENTH SUBCIRCUIT)

WILLIM H" PHEi:

Mr. has

¡ to the jROBERT W" DOl?

Judge Krop has a broad spectrum of both as aattorney and as a judge. His judicial performance has beenpraised and he deserves to be a circuit Courtoutstanding temperament a reputationimpartial i ty .

NAOMI HORNICK SCHUSTER QUALIFIED

a broad base of legalcommuni ty affa Sheand andCourt j

CLAUDIA CONLON

i for thethe consensus of

demeanorthan twelve

thetha t the

overcome

WARN J" NICKELMr toCommittee (JEC) screening process and therefore, according to theChicago Bar Association l s governing resolution for the JEC, he isautomatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.

JOHN E. BORN QUALIFIED

57

Mr. Horn has extensive litigation experience and possesses thenecessary integrity and temperament necessary to qualify him forthe bench.

JOAN Is. LAIGAN QUALIFIED

Ms. Lanigan has demonstrated over her professionaldemeanor 1 temperament

Court j