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
Gina A. Crumble -- #171
Campaign Website
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Gina A. Crumble is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Crumble was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and is currently a supervisor in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Juvenile Justice Bureau. Ms. Crumble has handled complex cases in the Juvenile Court and is well regarded for her legal knowledge, ability, and fine demeanor. Ms. Crumble is committed to public service.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Gina Allyson Crumble was admitted to practice in 1994. She has spent most of her career as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney where she is currently a supervisor in the prosecution of civil child protection cases. She served as a solo practitioner from 2003 to 2005 doing adoption, child support, and child protection court proceedings. She has extensive bench trial experience in juvenile court matters. She is active in community activities. She is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. Lawyers praise her trial skills and say that she is hard-working and exceptionally knowledgeable about her area of law. She has substantial experience as both a litigator and as a supervisor. 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 | Not Evaluated |
| 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 |
Endorsement
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
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Joanne F. Rosado -- #172
Campaign Website
Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk's website
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Video Interview: Election 2014 Special
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Joanne F. Rosado is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Rosado was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2002 and since her admission has served as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender. Ms. Rosado is assigned to the Felony Trial Division and has tried many murder jury trials and numerous bench trials. Ms. Rosado is well regarded for her knowledge of the law, extensive legal experience, and fine demeanor.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Joanne F. Rosado was admitted to practice in 2001. She is a career Assistant Cook County Public Defender. She is a First Chair Public Defender in murder cases, assigned to the Multiple Defendants Unit. She has substantial litigation experience in more complex matters in both civil and criminal law cases, having been assigned to the section doing child protection cases. Ms. Rosado is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. She is praised for her litigation skills and for being a strong advocate while maintaining a professional demeanor. The Council finds her 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 | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Highly Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Highly Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsement
IVI-IPO
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Scott Michael Kozicki -- #173
Campaign Website
Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk's website
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Video Interview: NTNM
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Scott Michael Kozicki is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Kozicki was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1999 and is currently serving as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender. Mr. Kozicki has been assigned to the Forensic Science Unit for the past eight years and specializes in DNA, fingerprints, historical cell site tower analysis, and other complex evidentiary and expert witness issues. Mr. Kozicki has considerable trial and court experience and has been involved in numerous high profile and complex criminal cases. Mr. Kozicki is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, integrity, and excellent demeanor.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Scott M. Kozicki was admitted to practice in 1999. Since 2005 he has served as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender where he represents defendants accused of felony crimes involving complex forensic issues. He has also been an Assistant Public Defender in the Juvenile Division, Traffic Division, and Appeals. Mr. Kozicki is praised by lawyers and judges for his trial skills. He is reported to have good legal ability and has substantial experience in complex criminal law matters. He is reported to be very knowledgeable and for being a zealous advocate for his clients. He is, however, also considered to have a professional, low key demeanor. 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 |
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Pamela McLean Meyerson -- #174
Campaign Website
Candidate Statements: Pamela McLean Meyerson: In her own words,
Cook County Clerk's website
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Pamela McLean Meyerson is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Meyerson was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and has concentrated her practice in civil litigation, appeals and business law. Ms. Meyerson has considerable trial experience and is well regarded by her adversaries and by the judges before whom she has appeared. Ms. Meyerson is serving as chair in the Cook County Arbitration Program and is also an instructor for the University of Chicago’s Legal Clinic. Ms. Meyerson possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Hon. Pamela McLean Meyerson was admitted to practice in 1983. Judge Meyerson was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2013, and currently sits in the Chancery Division, hearing mortgage foreclosure cases. Before becoming a judge, she had been a sole practitioner, handling civil and commercial litigation in the Circuit Court of Cook County. She also organized and advised small businesses. Between 1983 and 1985 she was in private practice at Antonow & Fink and was an associate with Goldberg Kohn Bell Black Rosenbloom & Moritz between 1985 and 1989. Ms. Meyerson is reported to have good legal ability and a professional demeanor. She was respected as a hard-working, knowledgeable, and highly ethical practitioner. 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Highly Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers' District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
Italian American Political Coalition
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