CCL evaluations in the race for the Stuttley vacancy in the 2nd Subcircuit

The Chicago Council of Lawyers has released its evaluations of candidates running for the Stuttley vacancy in the 2nd Subcircuit. Candidates are listed in ballot order. All of the following are candidates in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this Circuit Court vacancy.

Carl B. Boyd -- Not Qualified

Carl B. Boyd was admitted to practice in Illinois in October 1991. Mr. Boyd has been a general practitioner with the same firm for 19 years doing bankruptcy and torts litigation. He has participated with the Rainbow Push Legal Clinic and the Chicago South Community Development Organization. Mr. Boyd is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. The Council is concerned, however, that his actual trial work is limited. On balance, the Council finds him Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.

Arthur Wesley "Wes" Willis -- Qualified

Arthur Wesley Willis was admitted to practice in 1994. He is a career Assistant Cook County Public Defender, now handling felony trials. He reports being lead counsel in 25 trials that have gone to a jury verdict and over 300 that have gone to a bench verdict. Mr. Willis is considered to have good legal ability. He is praised by prosecutors, other defense counsel, and judges for the quality of his motion practice, research, and grasp of legal issues. He has a professional demeanor. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.

Alma Learetta Tyson -- Not Recommended

Alma Learetta Tyson did not submit materials for evaluation. The Council finds her Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.

Chester Slaughter -- Not Recommended

Chester Slaughter did not submit materials for evaluation. The Council finds him Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.

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