Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the February 2, 2010 primary.
Thaddeus L. Wilson - #191
Campaign websiteQuestionnaire response: Chicago Tribune
Video interview
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Thaddeus L. Wilson is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Wilson was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and is experienced in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Wilson has also served as an arbitrator and as a hearing officer for the Board of Election Commissioners. Mr. Wilson possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Thaddeus L. Wilson – Qualified (Evaluated to fill a judicial vacancy. He was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2007 to fill a judicial vacancy.)Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Thaddeus L. Wilson was admitted to practice law in 1994. He has been in private, small firm practice throughout his legal career. He currently serves as a hearing examiner for the Chicago Board of Elections. Mr. Wilson is reported to have good legal ability and is praised for his professional demeanor by both lawyers and judges. He has substantial trial experience in both civil and criminal law matters and practices in both the state and federal courts. He is also praised for his community service. The Chicago Council of Lawyers finds Mr. Wilson to be Qualified for the Circuit Court.
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Defender
IVI-IPO
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Defender
IVI-IPO
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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Linnae Bryant - #192
Campaign website
Questionnaire response:Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Linnae Bryant -- Not Recommended
Linnae Bryant is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Bryant was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and has been in solo practice since 1991, concentrating in general civil litigation, real estate, corporate and probate law. Ms. Bryant has had limited practice experience and does not possess the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Linnae Bryant – Not RecommendedOther Bar Association Evaluations:
Linnae Bryant refused to be evaluated. She is Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | Not Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Not Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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1 comment:
Judge Wilson is intemperate, ill-prepared and just plain mean. Bar-ratings be damned, I am voting for Linnae!
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