Organizing the Data: countywide Arnold 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 18, 2014 primary.

This race was also profiled by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

Updated 3/17/14

Bridget Anne Mitchell -- #141

Campaign Website

Questionnaire Responses: Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Bridget A. Mitchell is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Mitchell was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1981 and has extensive civil trial practice experience. Ms. Mitchell concentrates her practice in personal injury, wrongful death and dental malpractice and is a frequent speaker at bar association continuing legal education seminars. Ms. Mitchell is hardworking and well respected for her integrity, knowledge of the law, legal ability, and outstanding demeanor.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Bridget Anne Mitchell was admitted to practice in 1981. She has spent her career in private practice, with an extensive record of civil litigation in more complex matters with experience with both bench and jury trials. Much of her practice involves tort defense, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. She is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. 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

Recommended

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

Recommended

Endorsements

Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers' District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
Chicago Tribune
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Police Sergeant's Association
Citizen Action/ Illinois
41st Ward Democratic Organization
Italian American Political Coalition
Chicago Crusader
Personal PAC

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Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. -- #142

Campaign Website

Questionnaire Responses: Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald

Video Interview: NTNM

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Judge Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Swanson was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1982 and was appointed a Circuit Court Judge in 2010. Prior to his appointment to the Circuit Court, Judge Swanson concentrated his practice in litigation, tort and product liability, and general defense work. Judge Swanson has extensive civil litigation experience and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, work ethic, and fine judicial temperament.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Judge Alfred M. Swanson was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2010. He was admitted to practice in 1982. Before taking the bench, he did commercial and construction litigation in private practice. He served for three years as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud and Charitable Trust Divisions. As Editor of the ISBA Bench & Bar Section Newsletter, he frequently wrote or co-authored articles for publication in the newsletter. As a practitioner, Judge Swanson was considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He was highly regarded as a solid and diligent practitioner. As a judge, he is praised for his temperament and for his courtroom management skills. The Council finds him 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

Highly Recommended

Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois

Recommended

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

Recommended

Endorsements

Cook County Democratic Party
IVI-IPO
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Advocates Society of Polish-American Attorneys
Personal PAC
Cong. Jan Schakowsky

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