Organizing the Data: 10th Subcircuit, "A" 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 18, 2014 primary.

This race was profiled in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

Updated 3/13/14

Anthony C. "Tony" Kyriakopoulos -- #171

Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Video Interview: NTNM

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Judge Anthony C. “Tony” Kyriakopoulos is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Kyriakopoulos was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and was appointed a Circuit Court Judge in 2010. Judge Kyriakopoulos is currently assigned to the Circuit Court’s Chancery Division. Judge Kyriakopoulos is well regarded by those who appear before him for his legal knowledge, excellent temperament, and fine demeanor.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Hon. Anthony C Kyriakopoulos was admitted in 1990. Judge Kyriakopoulos was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2010. Before becoming a judge, he had served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Money Laundering Unit of the Narcotics Bureau. Mr. Kriakopoulos is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in complex matters and was praised for being a honest and zealous prosecutor. 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

Recommended

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

Recommended

Endorsements

10th Subcircuit Democratic Committeemen
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Advocates Society of Polish-American Attorneys
United Hellenic Voters of America

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Katherine A. O'Dell -- #172

Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

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

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Katherine A. O’Dell is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. O’Dell was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2000 and concentrates her practice in property taxation matters. Ms. O’Dell has a high-volume caseload with significant practice experience before tribunals such as the Board of Review. Ms. O’Dell is articulate and well regarded for her fine demeanor and knowledge of the law.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Katherine Angela O’Dell was admitted to practice in 2000. She is a solo practitioner focusing on real estate tax appeals. She has served as an Assistant Cook County State’s attorney where she served in the tax appeals division. She is considered to have good temperament and is praised for being knowledgeable in her very narrow practice area. The Council is concerned, however, that she has little litigation experience outside of real estate tax appeals, and that she has not demonstrated the ability to be able to master other, more complex areas of the law. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.

Other Bar Association Evaluations:

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area

Not Evaluated

Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago

Not Evaluated

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

Qualified

Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago

Not Recommended

Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois

Not Recommended

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

Not Recommended

Endorsements

Teamsters Local 700
Advocates Society of Polish-American Attorneys
Chicago Police Sergeant's Association
Italian American Political Coalition

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