Thursday, March 08, 2012

Organizing the Data: Appellate Court - Gallagher 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 3/17/12

Patrick J. Sherlock - #119


Candidate Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk

Video Interviews: NTNM(1), NTNM(2), Issue Forum

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Patrick J. Sherlock is “Qualified” for the office of Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. Judge Sherlock was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and was engaged in private practice for more than 16 years concentrating in civil trial and appellate work. Judge Sherlock was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2007 and elected in 2008. Judge Sherlock is currently assigned to the First Municipal District where he presides over a high-volume court call. Judge Sherlock enjoys an excellent reputation and is well regarded for his legal knowledge, experience, and fine judicial temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge Patrick J. Sherlock was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2007. From 1994 to 2007, Judge Sherlock worked as a sole practitioner specializing in commercial litigation. From 1990 to 1994, he worked for two private law firms doing commercial litigation. He currently sits in the First Municipal District doing post-judgment enforcement matters. As a lawyer, Judge Sherlock was considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He had substantial litigation experience before going onto the bench and was well-respected as a practitioner. As a judge, he is reported to have a good temperament with good courtroom management skills. He is praised for his ability to handle pro se litigants with respect and professionalism. The Council is concerned, however, that he has not had sufficient judicial experience to be an appellate judge. He has been a Circuit Judge for only four years where he has served in high volume courtrooms which does not provide an opportunity to draft written opinions. Further, he does not have published material. The Council finds him Not Qualified at this time for the Appellate Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Recommended
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
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local No. 2

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P. Scott Neville, Jr. - #120


Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk

Video Interviews: NTNM, Sonny Hersh Election Special

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. is “Qualified” for the office of Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. Justice Neville was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1974 and was appointed a Circuit Court Judge in 1999. In June of 2004, Justice Neville was assigned to the Illinois Appellate Court, First District. Justice Neville’s trial and appellate experience make him qualified for the Appellate Court.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge P. Scott Neville was appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, by the Illinois Supreme Court on June 11, 2004. He was appointed to the Circuit Court in 1999 and was elected to the bench in 2000. He had extensive litigation experience in both civil and criminal law matters before becoming a judge. He was reported to be a good trial judge before his appointment to the Appellate Court. Judge Neville has taught at the University of Chicago as an Annual Participant as a Judge and Lecturer from 1999 to present. He also was a Lecturer at Loyola School of Law from 2008-2011.

Judge Neville is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He is reported to always well-prepared and he is praised for his questioning during oral argument and for his written opinions. The Council finds him Qualified for the Appellate Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationHighly Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersHighly Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisHighly Qualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationHighly Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoHighly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisHighly Qualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Illinois Federation of Teachers
IVI-IPO
Citizens Action Illinois
Arab American Democratic Club
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Defender

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Marguerite Anne Quinn - #121

Campaign Website (Updated link, here and in blog sidebar)

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk

Video Interview: NTNM

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Marguerite Quinn is “Qualified” for the office of Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. Judge Quinn was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1986 and became an Associate Judge in 2007. Judge Quinn is currently assigned to the Second Municipal District. Judge Quinn is well versed in civil and criminal law and is qualified to serve as an Appellate Court Justice.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge Marguerite A. Quinn was admitted to practice in 1986. She was elected as an Associate Judge in 2007. From 1999 to 2007, Judge Quinn was in private practice focusing on real estate taxation. From 1986 to 1998, she served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. As a lawyer, she was considered to have good legal ability and had substantial litigation experience. As a judge, she is praised for her calm and even temperament. She is considered well-versed in the law and respondents say she is always well-prepared. The Council is concerned, however, that she lacks the depth of experience necessary to become an appellate judge. She has been a judge for only four years and has little published writing. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Appellate Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoNot Recommended
Cook County Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersNot Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Illinois State Bar AssociationNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisQualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police
Chicago Police Sergeants' Association
Personal PAC

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