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
Karen Lynn O'Malley - #141
Campaign Website
Questionnaire Responses: Chicago Tribune, Illinois Civil Justice League
Video Interviews: NTNM(1), NTNM(2)
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Karen Lynn O’Malley is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. O’Malley was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney for 17 years before entering private practice. Ms. O’Malley concentrates her practice in personal injury, medical malpractice, construction, and negligence matters. Ms. O’Malley has taught trial advocacy and is active in bar association and community work. Ms. O’Malley is well regarded for her knowledge of the law, legal ability, and outstanding demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Karen Lynn O’Malley was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1992. Since 2008, she has been in private practice doing personal injury litigation. From 1992 to 2008, she served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Between 2003 and 2008, she served as a deputy supervisor in the Child Advocacy Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. She has taught trial practice at Northwestern University School of Law.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
She is considered to have good legal ability with a wide range of litigation experience in civil and criminal law matters. She is reported to have a good temperament and is praised for being hard-working and fair in her professional dealings. Respondents knowing her through both civil and criminal law matters praise her for being able to learn new areas of law quickly and thoroughly. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
| 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
Jewish Chicago
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
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Jewish Chicago
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
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Jo Anne Hopson Guillemette - #142
Candidate Website
Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC) screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association’s governing resolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Joanne Guillemette was admitted to practice in 1987. She is currently an attorney with the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, working as the Assistant Director of the Expedited Child Support Department. She was an Administrative Coordinator in the Office of the Chief Judge between 2001 and 2006. Between 1995 and 2000 she was a sole practitioner in private practice. Prior to that, she worked for two years in the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. She was Chief of the Child Advocacy Division and an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. She spent one year as Regional Counsel for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and three years as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Lawyers report that she has good temperament and her integrity is unquestioned. She reports having litigation experience. However, some lawyers question whether she is capable of the more demanding court calls. Overall, she has not demonstrated sufficient experience in complex litigation matters to be a judge. The Council finds her Not Qualified to serve in 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 | 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 |
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Stanley L. Hill, Sr. - #143
Campaign Website
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Stanley L. Hill is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Hill was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1974 and concentrates his practice in both civil and criminal litigation in the federal and state courts. Mr. Hill is well regarded for his knowledge of the law and legal experience.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Stanley Hill is widely reported to be a knowledgeable and tenacious lawyer, although the Council's current investigation turned up an issue that warrants special mention. In 1994, Mr. Hill was held in contempt by Judge James B. Zagel for professional misconduct, a ruling that was upheld by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. In reported opinions, the district judge found, and the appellate court agreed, that Mr. Hill acted at trial with the specific intent to prejudice a fair and impartial proceeding by refusing to abide by the rulings of the court. Nevertheless, the balance of the Council's investigation leads it to conclude that the passage of time and sufficient seasoning likely have tempered the approach to litigation reflected in those judicial opinions.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Based on the totality of its investigation, therefore, the Council finds Mr. Hill Qualified for the Circuit Court.
| 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 | Not Evaluated |
| 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
Latin American Police Association
IVI-IPO
Citizen Action Illinois
Arab American Democratic Club
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
Chicago Defender
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Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Latin American Police Association
IVI-IPO
Citizen Action Illinois
Arab American Democratic Club
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
Chicago Defender
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