Democratic Candidates
107 -- Thomas R. MulroyThomas R. Mulroy: In his own words
Candidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Thomas R. Mulroy is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Mulroy was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1973 and has extensive experience in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Mulroy is an accomplished lawyer and has written and lectured extensively in the areas of trial practice and procedure. Mr. Mulroy is uniformly well regarded for his integrity, legal knowledge, trial skills, and outstanding demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Well Qualified (evaluated to fill a judicial vacancy in 2006. He was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill a judicial vacancy)
Thomas R. Mulroy has practiced law since 1973. Since 2003, he has been Chairman of the Litigation Committee at McGuire Woods. For two years before that, he was a partner at Mulroy Scandaglia Marrinson & Ryan. From 1976 until 2001, he was at Jenner & Block. He spent 1972 to 1976 as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. Mr. Mulroy is considered to have excellent legal ability and temperament. He is involved in community service activities and has published articles. The Council is concerned that he provided little attention to the evaluation materials he supplied to the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening. On balance, however, the Council finds him Well Qualified.
Other Bar Association evaluations
Asian American Bar Association – Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago – Recommended
Cook County Bar Association – Recommended
Decalogue Society of Lawyers – Highly Recommended
Hellenic Bar Association – Recommended
Illinois State Bar Association – Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago – Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois – Highly Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Highly Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Highly Recommended
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois
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108 -- Michael John Halloran
No candidate website known
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Michael John Halloran is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Halloran was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and has served as an Assistant Public Defender for over 20 years. Mr. Halloran is well respected by all and has extensive trial experience. Mr. Halloran possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Michael J. Halloran has been a lawyer since 1986. He is a career Cook County Assistant Public Defender. Mr. Halloran is considered to be a good lawyer who is a zealous, but fair advocate for his clients. He has a good temperament and substantial bench and jury trial experience. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association evaluations
Asian American Bar Association – Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago – Recommended
Cook County Bar Association – Recommended
Decalogue Society of Lawyers – Highly Recommended
Hellenic Bar Association – Recommended
Illinois State Bar Association – Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago – Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois – Highly Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
IVI-IPO
Italian American Political Coalition
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109 -- Pamela Elizabeth LozaCandidate Website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Pamela E. Loza is “Qualified’ for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Loza was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1978. Ms. Loza is a sole practitioner who handles her family practice well and efficiently. She has both civil and criminal trial experience. She is bilingual and knowledgeable about diverse communities and practice issues. She is smart and organized and capable of handling any cases presented to her.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Pamela E. Loza has been a lawyer since 1977. She is currently a sole practitioner specializing in family and criminal defense law. From 1984 to 2003, she handled similar cases as a lawyer in the firm of Cameron, Loza & Associates. From 1978 to 1981, she did appellate work as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney. Lawyers report that she has good legal ability and that she is a zealous, but fair advocate for her clients. She has substantial litigation experience. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association evaluations
Asian American Bar Association – 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 – Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Not Evaluated
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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110 -- Thomas FlanniganThomas Flannigan: In his own words
Candidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Thomas Flannigan is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Flannigan was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and has had limited practice experience in the areas of copyright and domestic relations. Mr. Flannigan does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of legal experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Thomas Flannigan has been a lawyer since 1983. After clerking with Illinois Supreme Court Justice William Clark, he served as an attorney with the firms of Arvey Hodes and Freeborn & Peters, concentrating on international business transactions and litigation. He worked as an attorney in Japan in 1988 and between 1991 and 1992. Since 1990, he has been a sole practitioner focusing on civil litigation, intellectual property matters, and estate planning. He has had a limited number of cases go to trial but has been involved in other aspects of complex civil litigation matters. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association evaluations
Asian American Bar Association – 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 – Highly Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Highly Recommended
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Republican Candidates
72 -- Laura J. MoraskLaura J. Morask: In her own words
Candidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Laura J. Morask is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Morask was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and is a highly skilled and experienced supervisor in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. Ms. Morask possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Laura J. Morask did not submit materials for evaluation. She is Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association evaluations
Asian American Bar Association – 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 Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Not Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois
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73 -- Michaela Nolan RyanCandidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC) screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association's governing resolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Michela Nolan Ryan did not submit materials for evaluation. She is Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association evaluations
Asian American Bar Association – 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 Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Not Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Not Evaluated
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What is Mrs. Morask's comments about her less than stellar evaluations?
ReplyDeleteYour comment is confusing. The less than stellar evaluations of her credentials? Her car accident as a result of driving under the influence of prescription medication? Her lack of knowledge of whom she hired to run her campaign, even on a temporary basis? Or being referenced in at least one death penalty case as an overzealous prosecutor? Or is it the switching from being a Democrat to a Republican so she could win the Maine Township slot. Please clarify.
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