89 -- Joanne Marie "Jody" RogersNo candidate website known
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Joanne Marie "Jody" Rogers is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Rogers was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and served as an Assistant Public Defender beforeThe Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
entering private practice. Ms. Rogers has extensive trial experience in both the Federal and State Courts. Ms. Rogers possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as Circuit Court Judge.
Joanne M. Rogers has been a lawyer since 1989. She is currently an attorney with the firm of Ellison, Nielsen, Zehe & Antas P.C., specializing in municipal defense, civil rights defense, and litigation of employment and labor matters. She has also served as a Cook County Assistant Public Defender for nine years and was a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney for 1 year doing appellate work. Ms. Rogers is considered to be a highly competent lawyer with good legal ability and with civil and criminal law experience in complex matters. She is praised for her temperament and for her diligence. 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 – Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended
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90 -- Thomas J. ByrneCandidate website
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Thomas J. Byrne is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Byrne was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and is well respected for his integrity and work ethic. Mr. Byrne possesses the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Thomas J. Byrne has been an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney since his admission to practice in 1989. He is currently Supervisor of the Third Municipal District in Rolling Meadows. Mr. Byrne is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He is known to be knowledgeable about the criminal law and conducts trial advocacy training for assistant state’s attorneys. He is reported to be hard-working and well-prepared. There were a few responses during the evaluation questioning whether he could be fair to defendants in light of his prosecutorial career. On balance, 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 – Highly Recommended
Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Highly Recommended
Other Recommendations or Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
IVI-IPO
Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois
Italian American Political Coalition
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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