Glowacki vacancy: Organizing the data

81 -- Jesse G. Reyes

Candidate website

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Judge Jesse Reyes is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Reyes was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1984 and was appointed an Associate Judge in 1997. Judge Reyes is dedicated to the law and is well regarded for his work ethic, integrity, and respect for lawyers and litigants. Judge Reyes served as President of the Illinois Judges Association and is actively involved in the work of the IJA and the legal community. In addition, Judge Reyes has worked hard to educate the public about the court system and frequently speaks at Chicago schools about the judicial system.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Hon. Jesse G. Reyes has been a lawyer since 1984 and an Associate Judge since 1997. Since 2005 he has been assigned to the Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Section of the Chancery Division. Judge Reyes is considered to have good legal ability with an excellent judicial temperament. He is praised for his courtroom management skills. He is widely respected for his extraordinary community service activities. 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 – Recommended

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended

Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended

Other Recommendations or Endorsements

Chicago Tribune

Cook County Democratic Party

Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7

Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2

IVI-IPO

Personal PAC

Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois

Italian American Political Coalition

Illinois Committee for Honest Government

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82 -- Terry MacCarthy

Candidate website

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Terence Fulton MacCarthy is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. MacCarthy was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990. Mr. MacCarthy is a very solid lawyer with excellent trial skills. He teaches trial advocacy across the country and lectures new and experienced lawyers. He is well versed in evidence, well suited for the bench. He is committed to public service and would be an asset to the bench.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Terry MacCarthy has been a lawyer since 1990. Since 2003 he has been a Supervisor in the felony trial division of the Office of the Cook County Public Defender. He is a career Assistant Public Defender. Mr. MacCarthy is reported to have good legal ability and is praised for being thoughtful and respectful while being a zealous advocate. He reports substantial community involvement. He teaches in the Mandel Legal Aid Clinic at the University of Chicago Law School and has taught advanced trial advocacy at the DePaul law school since 2002. The Council finds him 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 – Highly 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 – Highly Recommended

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – Recommended

Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Highly Recommended

Other Recommendations or Endorsements

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Federation of Labor

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