13th Subcircuit -- Ryan vacancy: Organizing the data

Democratic Candidates

107 -- Joe Gump Candidate website The Chicago Bar Association says:

Joe Gump is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Gump was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and served as an Assistant Public Defender for 18 years prior to entering private practice. Mr. Gump is thoughtful, fair-minded, and possesses the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Joseph M. Gump has been a lawyer since 1987. He has been an Assistant Cook County Public Defender his entire career, serving most recently in the Rolling Meadows courthouse doing felony trial work. Mr. Gump is considered to have good legal ability and is praised by judges, defense counsel, and prosecutors as being a zealous and fair advocate for his clients. 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 – Recommended Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended

Other Recommendations or Endorsements

Chicago Federation of Labor ------------------------------------------------------------------- 108 -- Ann Catherine Brady Candidate website The Chicago Bar Association says:

Ann Catherine Brady is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Brady was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987. Ms. Brady is well regarded for her legal knowledge and ability and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Ann Catherine Brady has been a lawyer since 1987. She has handled principally domestic relations cases in private law firms throughout her career. Lawyers report that she has good legal ability and a good temperament. The Council is concerned, however, that her practice is narrow and too often involves non-complicated litigation matters. She has no jury trial experience. The Council finds her Not 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 – Recommended -------------------------------------------------------------------

Republican Candidates

72 -- Annie O'Donnell No candidate website known The Chicago Bar Association says:

Annie O'Donnell is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. O'Donnell was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and has extensive experience in criminal law. Ms. O'Donnell is knowledgeable, hardworking, and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Not Qualified (Evaluated for the March 2004 Primary Election) Annie O'Donnell received her license to practice law in 1987. She has been a solo practitioner engaged in criminal defense work since 1995. Before that, she served as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender. Ms. O'Donnell has good legal ability and a good temperament. The Council is concerned about the narrowness of her practice, including lack of sufficient courtroom experience in complex matters. The Council finds her Not 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 – Not Recommended Decalogue Society of Lawyers – Not Recommended Hellenic Bar Association – Not Evaluated Illinois State Bar Association – Qualified Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago – Not Recommended Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois – Not Evaluated Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Not Recommended Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Highly Recommended ------------------------------------------------------------------- 73 -- James E. Babcock, Jr. James E. Babcock, Jr.: In his own words Candidate website The Chicago Bar Association says:

James E. Babcock, Jr. is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Babcock was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1985 and has considerable litigation experience. Mr. Babcock needs to improve on his temperament, but possesses the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

James E. Babcock, Jr. has been a lawyer since 1985 and has been in private practice throughout his legal career. He has substantial civil trial experience in both state and federal courts. Lawyers report that he has good legal ability and he is praised as being exceptionally hardworking and well-prepared. He has a good temperament and, in general, is an experienced and knowledgeable trial lawyer. 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 74 -- Paul S. Pavlus No candidate website known The Chicago Bar Association says:

Paul S. Pavlus is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Pavlus was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993 and currently serves as an Assistant State's Attorney. Mr. Pavlus is hardworking and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Paul S. Pavlus has been a lawyer since 1991. For most of his career, Mr. Pavlus has served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, where he currently serves as Deputy Supervisor and Suburban Coordinator for domestic violence courtrooms. He is very involved in community service activities. Lawyers report that he has good legal ability and temperament. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about his area of law and enjoys a reputation of being a good advocate who is working to improve the legal system. 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 – Not Evaluated 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 Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended ------------------------------------------------------------------- 75 -- Guy M. Karm Candidate website The Chicago Bar Association says:

Guy M. Karm is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Karm was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1982 and has served in the police department, State's Attorney's office, and as defense counsel. Mr. Karm possesses the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Not Qualified (evaluated for the 2002 Associate Judge evaluations) Guy M. Karm, 55, was admitted to practice in 1982. Since 1982, he has been a solo general practitioner handling criminal litigation and real estate matters. From 1969 to 1985, Mr. Karm was an Arlington Heights Police Officer and, later, an Investigator. Mr. Karm is considered to have adequate legal ability and a good temperament. He is diligent and hard working. The Council, however, is concerned that he has limited trial experience in complex matters. The Council finds Mr. Karm Not Qualified to serve in 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 – Not Evaluated Illinois State Bar Association – Recommended Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago – Recommended Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended

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