Sunday, March 04, 2012

Organizing the Data: countywide Kinnaird 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

Kevin Cunningham - #145


Campaign Website

Candidate Questionnaires: Chicago Tribune, Illinois Civil Justice League

Video Interview: Sonny Hersh Election Special

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Kevin P. Cunningham is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Cunningham was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and is engaged in the private practice of law concentrating in criminal, personal injury, and real estate matters. Mr. Cunningham also serves as Village Prosecutor in Oak Lawn. Mr. Cunningham is hardworking and well regarded for his legal knowledge, experience, and fine temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Kevin Patrick Cunningham was admitted in 1992. He is a sole practitioner and a prosecutor for the Village of Oak Lawn. From 1992 to 1998 he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney and from 1998 to 2001 did criminal defense and personal injury litigation for a private firm. As lead trial counsel, he reports taking 31 criminal and two civil cases to a jury verdict and around 100 to a bench verdict. He has litigated three appellate cases. Mr. Cunningham is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. He is considered to be a skilled practitioner who is hard-working and conscientious. 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 IllinoisQualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Police Sergeants' Association
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
Illinois Civil Justice League

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Erica L. Reddick - #146

Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk

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

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Erica Reddick is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Reddick was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1991 and was appointed a Circuit Court Judge in 2010. Prior to becoming a judge, she served as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender. Judge Reddick is well regarded for her work ethic and integrity.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge Erica L. Reddick was admitted to practice in 1991. She was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2010. Prior to being appointed, Judge Reddick was an Acting Chief Assistant Cook County Public Defender. She has spent her career with the Office of the Cook County Public Defender. As a lawyer, Judge Reddick was considered to have good legal ability. She had a wide range of experience in criminal law matters and was praised for her litigation skills. She serves as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. 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 AssociationHighly Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationHighly Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisQualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
Citizen Action Illinois
Jewish Chicago
Arab American Democratic Club
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
Chicago Defender

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