Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the February 2, 2010 primary.
Sharon Oden-Johnson - #193
Campaign website
Questionnaire response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
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:
Sharon Dolores Oden-Johnson was admitted in 1996. She is a sole practitioner focusing on real estate, family law, probate, and small business matters. She reports having no jury trial experience and acting as lead counsel in 4 civil bench trials. She is very active in community activities and pro bono work. Ms. Oden-Johnson is praised as a smart lawyer with a good temperament. The Council is concerned, however, that she has little litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council believes that a judicial candidate must have substantialOther Bar Association Evaluations:
litigation experience before becoming a judge. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | Not Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | 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 Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
Endorsement
Chicago Defender
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Michelle Hugghis Flagg - #194
Campaign website
Questionnaire response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Michelle Hugghis Flagg is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Flagg was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2003 and is engaged in private practice. Ms. Flagg is intelligent and enthusiastic, but lacks the requisite practice experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Michelle Flagg was admitted to practice in Wisconsin in 2000 and in Illinois in 2003. She is currently a sole practitioner focusing on real estate matters. She served as an associate in a firm between 2000 and 2002. She is praised for her public service. She reports having no jury trial experience but she reports acting as lead counsel in two bench trials. Ms. Flagg is considered a knowledgeable lawyer who is public-minded. The Council is concerned that she has little litigation experience. The Council finds Ms. Flagg Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | 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 Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
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Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
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Jesse Outlaw - #195
Campaign website
Questionnaire responses: None.
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Jesse Outlaw is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Outlaw was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1980 and has concentrated his practice in real estate, bankruptcy, divorce, and probate law. The candidate possesses a fine temperament, but does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of legal experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Jesse Outlaw was admitted to practice in 1980. He is a sole practitioner concentrating in commercial and residential real estate, bankruptcy, family law, and probate. He serves as a guardian ad litem in the Probate Division. Much of his current practice involves bankruptcy in Chapter 7 and 13 proceedings. He reports acting as lead counsel in two jury trials and ten civil bench trials. While he has had relatively few trials, he reports that much of his work as a lawyer involves motion practice. He has been an arbitrator with the Cook County arbitration program for many years. Mr. Outlaw is praised for his temperament and for his diligence. He is considered an intelligent lawyer who is a zealous advocate for his clients. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsement
Chicago Sun-Times
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Joseph Chico - #196
Campaign website
Questionnaire response: None.
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Joseph Chico is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Chico was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993 and currently serves as a full-time hearing officer for the City of Chicago. Mr. Chico presides over predominantly pro se administrative hearings. While Mr. Chico is personable and possesses a fine temperament, he has had limited practice and trial experience. At this stage of his career, Mr. Chico does not possess the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Joseph Chico refused to be evaluated. He is Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | 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 Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
Endorsements
IVI-IPO
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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Theodore "Ted" London - #197
No campaign website known.
Questionnaire responses: None.
Bar Association Evaluations
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:
Theodore “Ted” London refused to be evaluated. He is Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | 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 Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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Attorney Johnson is endorsed by SEIU Local 73, Congressman Danny Davis, Operation PUSH, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, Cook County Clerk of Court Dorothy Brown, 6th Ward Alderman Freddrenna Lyle, 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris, 17th Ward Alderman Latasha R. Thomas, and Candidate for Illinois Treasurer Robin Kelly.
ReplyDeleteAttorney Johnson is also endorsed by Secretary of State Jessie White
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