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.
John Patrick Callahan, Jr. - #166
Campaign website
Questionnaire response: Chicago Tribune
Video interview
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge John P. Callahan, Jr. is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Callahan was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1988 and served as an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney for eight years. Mr. Callahan practiced law from 1996-2009 before his appointment to the bench in September. Judge Callahan possesses an outstanding temperament and is well respected for his knowledge of civil and criminal law.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
John Callahan was admitted to practice in 1988. From 1996 to the present he has been in private practice doing general civil litigation and criminal defense. He served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney between 1989 and 1996. He reports acting as lead counsel in 1 civil jury, 23 criminal jury trials, 4 civil bench trials, and more than 250 criminal bench trials. Mr. Callahan is considered to have good legal ability and trial experience. He has a reputation of being exceptionally fair while having a calm and professional demeanor. 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 |
Endorsements
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
IVI-IPO
Chicago Federation of Labor
43rd Ward Democrats
49th Ward Democrats
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
IVI-IPO
Chicago Federation of Labor
43rd Ward Democrats
49th Ward Democrats
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Joanne Fehn - #167
Campaign websiteQuestionnaire responses: Chicago Tribine; Illinois Civil Justice League
eVoter profile
Video interview
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Joanne Fehn is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Fehn was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993. Ms. Fehn is bright, articulate, and has a strong commitment to community service. However, at this stage of her career, Ms. Fehn does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Joanne F. Fehn was admitted to practice in 1993. She is currently General Counsel of Anchor Companies where she manages legal affairs and oversees outside counsel. Since 2003 she has served as the owner and founder of Mortgage Title Services. From 1998 to 2001, she worked at Chicago Title Insurance Company as an Attorney Technical Advisor. From 1994 to 1998, she was an Attorney Closing Officer with Urban Search Corporation. She has no jury trial experience and has never acted as lead counsel in bench trials. Ms. Fehn is praised as being smart and for having a good temperament. However, her practice has been limited to real estate matters and the Council is also concerned that she has very little litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council finds her Not 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 | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | 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
Personal PAC
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Wheeling Township Democratic Organization
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Wheeling Township Democratic Organization
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