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 3/14/12
Maureen Leahy Delahanty - #181
Campaign Website
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Maureen Delehanty is “Qualified” to serve as a Recalled Judge of the Circuit Court. Judge Delehanty was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and was appointed a Circuit Court Judge in 2009. Judge Delehanty is dedicated to her assignment and receives high marks from attorneys who appear in her court.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Maureen Leahy Delehanty has been a lawyer since 1992. She has served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney throughout her career. Since April 2007 she has been the coordinator of the preliminary hearings room in the Markham courthouse. Lawyers report that Ms. Delahanty is considered to have good legal ability. A few lawyers complained about her temperament, but she is generally considered to be a knowledgeable prosecutor who does her job well. 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 Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| 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
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
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Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
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Scott Edward Lipinski - #182
No Campaign Website known
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Scott Edward Lipinski is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Lipinski was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2002. Since 2003, he has been employed with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office handling misdemeanor and felony criminal matters. He is known as a passionate advocate, but needs more experience as an attorney to earn a qualified rating.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Scott Lipinski was admitted to practice in Illinois in November 2002. He currently serves as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender assigned to a misdemeanor courtroom in the Fifth Municipal District. Most attorneys report that Mr. Lipinski is capable of handling a misdemeanor call. But he does not have substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. Many lawyers also report that he on occasion will lose his temper in a professional setting. The Council finds him 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 |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | 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
Illinois Committee For Honest Government
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