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 3/15/14
Michael B. Barrett -- #174
Campaign Website
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Michael B. Barrett is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Barrett was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1991 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in plaintiffs’ personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. Mr. Barrett has extensive trial and court experience. Mr. Barrett is well regarded by his peers and by the judges he appears before for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, and fine temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Michael Barrett was admitted to practice in 1991. He has spent most of his career with his current firm, Barrett & Sramek doing civil litigation. Mr. Barrett is regarded as an experienced trial practitioner involved in a variety of matters. He is considered to be bright and knowledgeable and received high marks for his temperament. He has a reputation for being a good lawyer who is both fair and a zealous advocate. 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
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Police Sergeant's Association
Chicago Crusader
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Sondra Denmark -- #175
Campaign Website
Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk's website
Questionnaire Response Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:The candidate did not participate in the evaluation process and was automatically found “Not Recommended” under the Judicial Evaluation Committee bylaws.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Sondra Denmark did not participate in the judicial evaluation process. The Council finds her Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Not Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Not 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 |
Endorsement
Democratic Women of the South Suburbs
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Christopher E. Lawler -- #176
Campaign Website
Candidate Statement: Chris Lawler: In his own words
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Judge Chris Lawler is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Lawler was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1988 and practiced law for 25 years concentrating in insurance defense and plaintiffs’ personal injury work. Judge Lawler had extensive bench and trial experience before his appointment to the Circuit Court in 2013. Judge Lawler is currently assigned to a pro se litigation call and serves as a floating judge when needed in other courts. Judge Lawler is well regarded for his legal knowledge, fine demeanor and temperament, and commitment to excellence. Judge Lawler is also involved in educational and charitable organizations.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Hon. Christopher Lawler was admitted to practice in Illinois in November 1988. He was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2013. Before becoming a judge, he was in private practice focusing on insurance defense work. From 1991-1995 he was an Associate Attorney for Coleman & O’Halloran, and from 1988-1991 he was an Associate Attorney for Law Offices of Clifford P. Mallon. He was with the firm of Hilbert, Lawler & Power, Ltd from 1995 to 2013. He is active in community affairs. Judge Lawler is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. As a lawyer, he had substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. He was praised as being a hard-working and well-prepared advocate for his clients. 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 | Highly 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
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers' District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
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Mary Beth Duffy -- #177
No Campaign Website known
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Mary Beth Duffy is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Duffy was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and has served for the past seventeen years as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Ms. Duffy was recently promoted to Deputy Supervisor in the State’s Attorney’s Domestic Violence Division. Ms. Duffy has extensive criminal trial experience along with some civil experience and is well regarded by her peers and by the judges before whom she appears. Ms. Duffy possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Mary Beth Duffy was admitted to practice in 1992. She has been an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney for the past 17 years. She was a solo practitioner before becoming a prosecutor. She was recently appointed to be the Deputy Supervisor of the Domestic Violence Unit. She has served as a First Chair prosecutor in the felony trial division in the Markham Courthouse for many years. She is praised for her legal ability. She is considered to be knowledgeable, and always prepared. She is considered to be hard-working, honest prosecutor with 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 | Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Evaluated |
| 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Robbin Perkins -- #178
Campaign Website
Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk's website
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:The candidate did not participate in the evaluation process and was automatically found “Not Recommended” under the Judicial Evaluation Committee bylaws.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Robbin Perkins did not participate in the judicial evaluation process. The Council finds this candidate Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Not Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Not 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
Soul Slate
18th Ward Community Action Network
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