No candidate website known
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Mary Katherine M. Moore is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Moore was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1986. Ms. Moore serves as an Assistant State's Attorney and is well regarded for her knowledge of the law and administrative skills. Since 2003, Ms. Moore has served as a supervisor for the Assistant State’s Attorneys in Suburban Court Districts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Ms. Moore is involved in community service and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Mary Katherine Margaret Moore has been a lawyer since 1986. She is a career Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, currently serving as the Chief of the Municipal Division. She has also served as a Felony Trial Supervisor and a Supervisor in the First Municipal Division. She is a member of the State’s Attorney’s Office Training Committee, which now includes a segment on Diversity Awareness Training for new prosecutors. Lawyers report that Ms. Moore has very good legal ability and an excellent temperament. She is considered to be a highly skilled prosecutor who is also praised for her supervisory skills. The Council finds her Well
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 – Highly 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
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108 -- Stuart M. BrodyCandidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Stuart M. Brody is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Brody was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Stuart M. Brody has been a lawyer since 1990. He has been in private practice his entire career, specializing in civil litigation. He has substantial bench and jury trial experience in civil matters. He is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for his temperament. Practitioners consider Mr. Brody to be a very good attorney who is both zealous and fair in the representation of 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 – Highly Recommended
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109 -- Laura Bertucci SmithCandidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Laura Bertucci Smith is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Smith was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1991. She is a bright, conscientious, and talented lawyer. Ms. Bertucci’s experience, combined with her fine demeanor, qualify her to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Qualified (Evaluated for the 2002 Primary Election)
Laura Bertucci Smith was admitted to practice in 1991 and has been an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney her entire legal career. She is currently a First Chair in the Felony Trial Division of that office. She has tried over 300 bench trials to verdict and approximately 20 jury trials in her career. The candidate served as first chair in 11 of the 20 felony jury trials. Lawyers comment positively on her performance. While she has been an attorney for little more than ten years [as of her evaluation in 2002], her experience and the information gathered during the Alliance investigation confirm that Ms. Smith is Qualified to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
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
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
Personal PAC
Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois
Italian American Political Coalition
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110 -- Nancy Hallihan HorodeckiNo candidate website known
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:
Nancy Hallihan Horodecki did not submit materials for evaluation. She is Not Recommended for 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
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
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111 -- Mauricio Araujo
No candidate website known
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Mauricio Araujo is "Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Araujo was admitted toThe Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
practice law in Illinois in 1993 and is well regarded for his integrity and outstanding temperament. He has handled a number of civil jury trials and possesses the legal knowledge and ability to serve as a Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Araujo is a past president of the Puerto Rican Bar Association and is involved in pro bono and community service projects.
Mr. Araujo was admitted to practice in 1993. He has worked in private practice since 1997, mainly doing personal injury insurance defense work. Between 1994 and 1997, he primarily handled workers' compensation cases for the Illinois Attorney General's Office and for the Chicago Housing Authority. He also worked for a little over one year doing workers' compensation cases while employed by a private firm. Mr. Araujo is considered to have an excellent temperament and is praised for his integrity. He has provided extensive community service. The Council in its last evaluation of Mr. Araujo was concerned about the relative narrowness of his practice. The Council has re-evaluated his credentials for the 2008 judicial primary. He has in the last two years added substantial litigation experience and he continues to be praised for his ability and diligence as a practitioner. Under these circumstances, the Council finds Mr. Araujo 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
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois
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