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.
Edward S. Harmening - #197
Campaign website
Questionnaire response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Edward S. Harmening is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Harmening was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and currently serves as a Cook County State’s Attorney supervising several litigation attorneys handling civil matters. Mr. Harmening has a wide variety of practice experience and is well regarded for his calm demeanor and temperament. Mr. Harmening would be an excellent addition to the bench.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Edward Harmening was admitted to the bar in 1994. From 1994 to 1997, and since 2003, he has been an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. He spent 1997 to 2003 in private practice handling insurance defense matters. Mr. Harmening is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. He has had sufficient litigation experience in complex matters to overcome the relatively few number of years that he has been in practice. The Council finds him Qualified to serve in 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 | Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Highly Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
Chicago Federation of Labor
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
Chicago Federation of Labor
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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James Patrick Doran - #198
No campaign website known
No Questionnaire responses available
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
James Patrick Doran is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Doran was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and serves as an Assistant Attorney General. Mr. Doran has a wide range of practice experience and is well regarded for his outstanding temperament. Mr. Doran possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
James Doran was admitted to practice in 1992. He serves as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General, handling litigation maters. He reports serving as lead counsel in 13 jury trials and in one bench trial. His practice includes both state and federal court litigation. Mr. Doran is considered to have good legal ability and has substantial experience in more complex litigation matters. He is reported to have a good temperament. 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 | Not Evaluated |
| 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 | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Thomas J. Murphy - #199
Campaign website
Questionnaire response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Thomas J. Murphy is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Murphy was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1981 and served as an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney before entering private practice in 1989. Mr. Murphy is well versed in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Murphy is highly regarded for his work ethic, integrity, and outstanding temperament and demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Thomas J. Murphy was admitted to practice in 1981. He is a sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Thomas J. Murphy (since 1989) and before that was an associate at Andich & Belgrade (1987-89) and an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County (1981-87). He reports being lead counsel in 30 trials that have gone to a jury verdict and 200 that have gone to a bench verdict. Mr. Murphy is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in more complex matters and is described as well prepared and thorough. 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 | Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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David J. Coleman - #200
Campaign website
Questionnaire response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
David Joseph Coleman is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Coleman was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993 and has served as an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney since his admission to the bar. Mr. Coleman has extensive trial experience and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
David Joseph Coleman was admitted to practice in 1993. He has served throughout his career as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. He is currently assigned to the Special Prosecutions Unit where he prosecutes public corruption cases and cold case homicides. He reports serving as lead counsel in 24 jury trials and 500 bench trials. Lawyers report that Mr. Coleman has good legal ability and he is respected for his temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in exceptionally complex matters, and has been on the forefront of using new legal strategies and statutes to prosecute his cases. He is praised for his integrity. The Council finds him Well 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 | Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Highly Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsement
Chicago Sun-Times
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