Democratic Candidates
107 -- William Edward GomolinskiWilliam Edward Gomolinski: In his own words
Candidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
William E. Gomolinski is “Qualified” to serve as a Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Mr. Gomolinski was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1986. Mr. Gomolinski is an experienced practitioner and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
William Gomolinski has been a lawyer since 1986. He was appointed to fill a vacancy in July 2007. As a judge he works in traffic court. As an attorney, he was a partner in small firms with a general practice, although much of his work was in domestic relations where he had substantial litigation experience. Judge Gomolinski is praised for his court management skills and for his temperament. He has received good marks for his legal ability and temperament as a lawyer before he took the bench. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association evaluations
Asian American Bar Association – Recommended
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 – Not Evaluated
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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108 -- Pat RogersPat Rogers: In his own words
Candidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Patrick Toal Rogers is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Rogers was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and has practiced law for 23 years. Mr. Rogers has a diverse practice and possesses the depth and breadth of legal experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Not Qualified (evaluated for the March 2006 judicial primary)
Pat Rogers was admitted to practice in 1983. He has been in private practice since 1988 and, is currently a solo general practitioner handling municipal, criminal and traffic cases. From 1983 until 1988, he was an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney. Since 1993, he has been a Supervisor for the Township of Lyons and also serves as an Administrative Hearing Officer for several other cities. Mr. Rogers is considered to knowledgeable about his practice areas, which are mainly limited to traffic and municipal matters. His integrity is unquestioned and he has a good temperament. The Council is concerned, however, that he has little experience in complex litigation matters and does not have the range of experience necessary to be judge. The Council finds him 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 – Not Evaluated
Illinois State Bar Association – Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago – Not Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Not Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Highly Recommended
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
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109 -- John M. AllegrettiJohn M. Allegretti: In his own words
Candidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
John M. Allegretti is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Allegretti was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1995 and has practice experience in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Allegretti is hardworking and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
John Allegretti has been a lawyer since 1995. He is currently General Counsel to the Office of the Cook County Assessor’s Office. After graduating from law school, he did domestic relations and bankruptcy work in a private firm for two years. He then served as a hearing officer for the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. From 2001 to 2005 he served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney doing civil rights and tort litigation defense work. Mr. Allegretti is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for being hard-working. He is considered to have a professional, even-tempered demeanor. 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 – Not Evaluated
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Italian American Political Coalition
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110 -- Deirdre Ann McGuire
No candidate website known
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Deidre Ann McGuire is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. McGuire was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and currently serves as an Assistant Public Defender. While the candidate is dedicated to the law, she lacks the requisite knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Deirde Ann McGuire has been a lawyer since 1988. Since 1998 she has been a Cook County Assistant Public Defender handling misdemeanor cases in the Maywood courthouse. From 1994 to 1998 she served as a court coordinator in the Office of the Chief Judge. She has served as in-house counsel to Cherry Payment Systems doing small claims issues and she was a title examiner for two years. Ms. McGuire is considered to be knowledgeable and adept at handling criminal misdemeanor defense. The Council is concerned, however, that she lacks the depth or breadth of experience necessary to be a judge. She has little felony trial experience and no complex civil law experience. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association evaluations
Asian American Bar Association – Not 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 – 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 Evaluated
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended
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111 -- Carmen Kathleen AguilarCarmen Kathleen Aguilar: In her own words
No candidate website known
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Carmen Kathleen Aguilar is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Aguilar was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and has served as an Assistant State's Attorney for her entire career. Ms. Aguilar has extensive trial experience and is well respected for her fine temperament, knowledge of the law, and legal experience.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Carmen Aguilar has been a lawyer since 1990 and has been a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney throughout her career. She has extensive courtroom experience and served as a trial supervisor. She is considered to be an able prosecutor with good legal ability. She is praised by judges, prosecutors and defense counsel as fair with a good temperament. 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 – Highly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Not Evaluated
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Republican Candidates
72 -- Maureen H. Masterson-Pulia
Maureen Masterson-Pulia: In her own words
Candidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
(Prior Associate Judge recommendation) Maureen Pulia is “Not Recommended” for the office of Associate Judge. Ms. Pulia was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994. Prior to her legal career, the candidate served as a Village Clerk and Village Trustee. Ms. Pulia has good management skills and is articulate and poised. She has worked as an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission for the last six and a half years and is well regarded for her timely and well-written decisions. Ms. Pulia is a fine candidate but needs to acquire some litigation experience.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
The CBA explains in a footnote that, pursuant to Section 27.4 of the JEC Resolutions and Procedures, a candidate who has been evaluated and found "NOT RECOMMENDED" for the office of Associate Judge and who shall within two years of such a finding be a candidate for Circuit Judge shall be found "NOT RECOMMENDED" without hearing.
Not Qualified (from the 2006 Associate Judge evaluations)
Maureen Pulia was admitted to practice in 1984. From 2003 to present, she has been an Arbitrator with the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission. From 1997 to 2003 she was Senior Public Service Administrator and Staff Attorney for the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission. Ms. Pulia is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. The Council is concerned, however, that her practice has been narrow and that she lacks sufficient litigation experience as a practitioner in complex matters. The Council finds her Not Qualified to serve in 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 Evaluated
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 Tribune
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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74 -- Mauro Glorioso
No candidate website known
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Mauro Glorioso is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Glorioso was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1997 and currently serves as a hearing officer and attorney for the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. Mr. Glorioso's experience is limited to a very specific area of law, and at this stage of his career, he does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of practice experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Maurio Glorioso has been a lawyer since 1997. Since 2000 he has been an administrative judge for the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board in Des Plaines. He has served in a number of small firms doing personal injury and real estate tax assessment work. Mr. Glorioso is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. The tax appeal issues he hears can be complex and lawyers report that he is a competent administrative judge. But he has little experience as a practitioner. His career lacks the depth and breadth necessary to be a Circuit Judge. The Council finds him Not Qualified at this time.
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 – Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Not Evaluated
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Sun-Times
Italian American Political Coalition
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