Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot, first in the Democratic primary, then in the Republican primary. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the March 20, 2012 primary.
Updated 3/16/12Democratic CandidatesDaniel Lawrence Peters - #181
Campaign Website (Newly found; link added to blog sidebar)
Questionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Judge Daniel L. Peters is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Peters was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1991 and was appointed to the bench in 2011. Judge Peters is assigned to the Circuit Court’s Fifth Municipal District and presides over misdemeanor and traffic calls in the Bridgeview Court. Judge Peters has a calm demeanor and possesses the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Daniel Peters was admitted to practice in 1991. Mr. Peters has served as a prosecutor for the City of Burbank, and as legal advisor to St. Patricia Parish in Palos Hills. Following his admission to the bar, Mr. Peters served as Administrative Assistant to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and also served as an administrative hearing officer from 1991 to 1992. From 1991 to 1995, he was an attorney in attendance for the Cook County Pension Board, and also maintained a private criminal trial practice. In addition, Mr. Peters has been an Independent Election Administrator on the Cook County Pension Board since 1994, and has represented and defended candidate petition challenges for the Lyons Township Electoral Board since 1991. Mr. Peters is praised for his temperament and has acquired litigation experience as a municipal prosecutor of traffic matters, as a bar attorney in misdemeanor criminal cases, and in other less complex matters. The Council is concerned, however, that while his transactional practice has grown in recent years, his litigation practice remains narrow and lacks sufficient depth. The Council finds him Not Qualified.
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 | Highly Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Highly Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Italian American Political Coalition
Arab American Democratic Club
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William "Gomo" Gomolinski - #182
No traditional
campaign website, but links from there to a campaign
YouTube channel; the campaign identifies its
Facebook page as its principal campaign site
Questionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneCandidate Statement: Cook County ClerkBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Judge William E. Gomolinski is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Gomolinski was admitted to practice law in 1986 and has been a judge since 2007. Judge Gomolinski is currently assigned to the First Municipal District and hears Forcible Entry and Detainer cases. Judge Gomolinski manages a high-volume court call effectively and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, work ethic, and judicial ability.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Judge William Gomolinski has been a lawyer since 1986. He was appointed to the Circuit Court in July 2007. As a judge he works in traffic court. As an attorney, he was a partner in small firms with general practices, although much of his work was in domestic relations where he had substantial litigation experience. Judge Gomolinski is praised for his court management skills and for his temperament. He has received good marks for his legal ability and temperament as a lawyer before he took the bench. 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 |
| 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 | Highly Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
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Michael J. "Mike" Dickman - #183
Campaign WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Michael J. Dickman is “Not Recommended” for the office of Associate Judge. Mr. Dickman was admit¬ted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and has varied practice experience as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender (1991-1994); litigation associate in two separate firms (1994-1996); Judicial Hearing Officer, Circuit Court of Cook County (1996-2007); Special Project Staff Lawyer (2007); Research Attorney for the Illinois Appellate Court (2008); and Assistant State’s Attorney (2008-2011). Significant concerns about the depth and breadth of Mr. Dickman’s knowledge of the law and integrity resulted in a “Not Recommended” finding.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Michael Joseph Dickman was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1990. Since 2008 he has been an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, where he prosecutes child abuse and neglect cases. He has served as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender in the juvenile law area, and has been in private practice. From 1996 to 2007, he was employed as a hearing officer in child abuse and neglect matters. From January to May 2008, he worked as a research staff attorney for the Illinois Appellate Court. Mr. Dickman is reported to be a knowledgeable attorney with good temperament. The Council is concerned that Mr. Dickman’s legal practice has been very narrow and that he does not have substantial litigation experience in complex matters. On balance, 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 | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | 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 | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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Terry Gallagher - #184
Terry GallagherQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Terry Gallagher is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Gallagher was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1988 and served in the U.S. Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Mr. Gallagher is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in civil litigation and criminal defense work. Mr. Gallagher has extensive trial experience and is well regarded for his work ethic and fine temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:John Terrence Gallagher was admitted to practice in 1988. He has been a sole practitioner since 1996. He tries cases in both state and federal courts. From 1994 to 1996 he worked at the Law Office of Edward R. Vrdolyak where he represented clients in criminal matters, and from 1992 to1994 he worked at Augustine, Kern, & Levens where he litigated civil matters, mostly contract cases with some injury cases. He worked in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps between 1988 and 1992. Mr. Gallagher has substantial litigation experience and is considered to be a solid practitioner. 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 | 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
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Advocates Society (recommended)
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
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Joanne Marie Rogers - #185
Campaign Website (Newly found; link added to blog sidebar)
Questionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneCandidate Statement: Cook County ClerkBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Joanne Marie Rogers is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Rogers was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and is currently working for a small firm concentrating her practice in civil and commercial litigation and insurance defense work. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Rogers served in the Cook County Public Defender’s office and in the Appeals Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. Ms. Rogers enjoys an excellent reputation and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Joanne M. Rogers has been a lawyer since 1989. She is currently an attorney with the firm of Ellison, Nielsen, Zehe & Antas P.C., specializing in municipal defense, civil rights defense, and litigation of employment and labor matters. She has also served as a Cook County Assistant Public Defender for nine years and was a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney for one year doing appellate work. Ms. Rogers is considered to be a highly competent lawyer with good legal ability and with civil and criminal law experience in complex matters. She is praised for her temperament and for her diligence. 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 |
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Republican CandidateHarry J. Fournier - #112
Campaign Website (Newly found; link added to blog sidebar)
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Harry J. Fournier is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Fournier was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1997 and is currently a solo practitioner concentrating in Probate, Real Estate and Corporate Law. Mr. Fournier has transactional experience and is well regarded for his fine temperament and integrity. However, at this stage of his career, he does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of practice experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Harry J. Fournier was admitted to practice in 1997. He is currently a sole practitioner and has been a sole practitioner for most of his legal career. His work experience involves real estate matters and buying/selling businesses. He has little litigation experience. Mr. Fournier is considered to be knowledgeable in his area of practice, and is reported to have good temperament while being a zealous advocate for his clients. He is active in community affairs. The Council is concerned, however, that he does not have sufficient litigation experience of any kind. His career involves transactional matters. On balance, 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 | 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 |
Endorsement
IVI-IPO
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