Montelione vacancy: Organizing the data

91 -- Debra B. Walker

Debra B. Walker: In her own words

Candidate website

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Debra Walker is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Walker was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and has extensive civil litigation experience. Ms. Walker is dedicated to the law and is actively involved in the legal community. Ms. Walker is well respected for her knowledge of the law, integrity, and legal ability.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Debra B. Walker has been a lawyer since 1987. She has been in private practice throughout her career. Since 2001, she has been a partner at Clausen Miller, P.C., where her practice is focused on professional liability defense. She was the President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois from 1998 to 1999. Ms. Walker is considered to have good legal ability and an excellent temperament. She is highly regarded by other lawyers as being exceptionally diligent and hard working. She has a reputation of being very professional and always prepared. She is dedicated to public service. The Council finds Ms. Walker 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 – Highly Recommended

Northwest Suburban Bar Association – Recommended

Other Recommendations or Endorsements

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Federation of Labor

Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2

IVI-IPO

Personal PAC

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92 -- Thaddeus L. Wilson

Candidate website

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Thaddeus L. Wilson is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Wilson was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and is experienced in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Wilson has also served as an arbitrator and as a hearing officer for the Board of Election Commissioners. Mr. Wilson possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Qualified (evaluated to fill a judicial vacancy. He has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill a judicial vacancy.)

Thaddeus L. Wilson was admitted to practice law in 1994. He has been in private, small firm practice throughout his legal career. He currently serves as a hearing examiner for the Chicago Board of Elections. Mr. Wilson is reported to have good legal ability and is praised for his professional demeanor by both lawyers and judges. He has substantial trial experience in both civil and criminal law matters and practices in both the state and federal courts. He is also praised for his community service. The Chicago Council of Lawyers finds Mr. Wilson to be 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

Cook County Democratic Party

Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois

Italian American Political Coalition

Illinois Committee for Honest Government

Personal PAC

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93 -- Thomas A. Doran

No candidate website known

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Thomas A. Doran is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Doran was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and has served in the City of Chicago's Law Department for 14 years. Mr. Doran is a senior counsel in the City's law department. Mr. Doran is diligent and knowledgeable in his practice areas. However, at this stage of his career, Mr. Doran does not possess the depth and breadth of practice and court experience to qualify as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Thomas Doran has been a lawyer since 1992. He has been with the Chicago Department of Law throughout his career and currently serves as Senior Counsel, managing administrative review and enforcement cases. He has substantial litigation experience in ordinance enforcement cases. Mr. Doran is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for his supervising and case management skills. His practice has been narrow, but he reportedly excels in his area of law. 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

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