Organizing the Data: 3rd Subcircuit - McGann vacancy

Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the March 20, 2012 primary.

Updated 3/14/12

Maureen Leahy Delahanty - #181

Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Judge Maureen Delehanty is “Qualified” to serve as a Recalled Judge of the Circuit Court. Judge Delehanty was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and was appointed a Circuit Court Judge in 2009. Judge Delehanty is dedicated to her assignment and receives high marks from attorneys who appear in her court.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Maureen Leahy Delehanty has been a lawyer since 1992. She has served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney throughout her career. Since April 2007 she has been the coordinator of the preliminary hearings room in the Markham courthouse. Lawyers report that Ms. Delahanty is considered to have good legal ability. A few lawyers complained about her temperament, but she is generally considered to be a knowledgeable prosecutor who does her job well. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.

Other Bar Association Evaluations:

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

Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois

Qualified

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 Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7

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Scott Edward Lipinski - #182

No Campaign Website known

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Scott Edward Lipinski is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Lipinski was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2002. Since 2003, he has been employed with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office handling misdemeanor and felony criminal matters. He is known as a passionate advocate, but needs more experience as an attorney to earn a qualified rating.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Scott Lipinski was admitted to practice in Illinois in November 2002. He currently serves as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender assigned to a misdemeanor courtroom in the Fifth Municipal District. Most attorneys report that Mr. Lipinski is capable of handling a misdemeanor call. But he does not have substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. Many lawyers also report that he on occasion will lose his temper in a professional setting. The Council finds him Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.

Other Bar Association Evaluations:

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

Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois

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

Endorsement

Illinois Committee For Honest Government


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