Monday, March 05, 2012

Organizing the Data: 11th Subcircuit - O'Brien vacancy

Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the March 20, 2012 primary.
Updated 3/16/12

Maureen A. Murphy - #181

Candidate Website (newly found; link added to Sidebar)

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Maureen A. Murphy is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Murphy was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1984 and served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago and in private practice. For the past 18 years, Ms. Murphy has worked in the legal department of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Ms. Murphy has diverse legal experience and is highly regarded for her excellent people skills and outstanding temperament and demeanor.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Maureen Murphy was admitted to practice in 1984. She currently serves as senior counsel to the Archdiocese of Chicago, where she has practiced since 1993. Her current practice includes employment and contract law, tax exemptions, school law, and general representation in a variety of matters. From January 1990 to March 1993, she worked as an associate at Phelan, Pope & John. From October 1987 to December 1989 she served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel at Chicago Department of Law, and from September 1984 to September 1987 she worked as an Associate at McDermott, Will & Emery. She is considered to have good legal ability. She is praised for her professional demeanor. While she has conducted few actual trials, she has an active courtroom practice. The Council finds her 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 ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisQualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)

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Michael R. Clancy - #182


Candidate Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Michael R. Clancy is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Clancy was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989. Mr. Clancy is engaged in the private practice of law concentrating in criminal defense matters. Mr. Clancy is thoughtful, articulate, and well regarded for his legal knowledge and ability.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge Michael R. Clancy was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2011. He was admitted to practice in 1989. Before becoming a judge, he served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney from 1990 to 2002 where he was a well-respected first chair felony prosecutor. From 2002 to the present he has been in private practice doing criminal defense work. He is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. He is praised for his fairness and for being hard-working. 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 ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisHighly Qualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7

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Maritza Martinez - #183


Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Maritza Martinez is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Martinez was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in criminal defense and civil rights work. Ms. Martinez is a dedicated public servant and served 13 years as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago and as a member of the Illinois Court of Claims. Ms. Martinez served as a volunteer to help troubled youth and is also a volunteer at the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Ms. Martinez is an experienced lawyer and has both civil and criminal experience in both the state and federal courts.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Maritza Martinez was admitted to practice in 1989. Since 2005 she has been an associate at the Law Offices of Robert Fisher doing criminal defense work. In 2004, she was at a small firm doing insurance defense and catastrophic loss work, and from 1991 until 2004, she was with the City of Chicago Department of Law doing prosecution and civil rights defense. Prior to 1991, she spent two years at a small firm doing real estate work. Since November 2007, she has also served part-time as a hearing officer with the Illinois Court of Claims, conducting trials and making recommendations to the Court of Claims judges regarding the disposition of various claims against the State of Illinois. She also currently serves on the Inquiry Board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Ms. Martinez reports that she has litigation experience in both state and federal courts, acting as lead counsel in two jury trials in criminal law matters, three juries in civil matters, and numerous prosecutions involving bench trials in municipal ordinance violations. Ms. Martinez is reported to have good legal ability and is considered knowledgeable about her areas of practice. She has had litigation experience in a variety of areas and she is reported to possess a good temperament. She is active in community activities. The Council finds her 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 ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersNot Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoNot Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisQualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended

Endorsements
IVI-IPO
Latin American Police Association
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)

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Roger Zamparo - #184


Campaign Website (newly found; link added to sidebar)

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Roger Zamparo is “Qualified” to serve as a Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Zamparo was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1979. His current practice concentrates in real estate litigation. His past experience includes chancery, commercial litigation and domestic relations. References note the candidate is a hard worker with unquestioned integrity. He is known for his legal knowledge and ability in the areas in which he practices and he possesses the requisite qualities to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Roger Zamparo did not submit materials for evaluation. The Council finds him 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 ChicagoNot Recommended
Cook County Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersNot Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Illinois State Bar AssociationNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoNot Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisNot Qualified

Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended

Endorsement
Italian American Political Coalition

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