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.Updated 3/15/14
Stephen J. Feldman -- #157
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Video Interview: NTNM
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Stephen J. Feldman is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Feldman was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2001 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in criminal defense, driving under the influence, traffic violations and civil matters. Mr. Feldman is also serving as an adjunct professor and a part-time Hearing Officer in the Illinois Secretary of State’s Department of Administrative Hearings. At this stage of his career, Mr. Feldman lacks the depth and breadth of legal experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Stephen J. Feldman was admitted to practice in 2001. He is a solo practitioner focused on criminal law matters, including DUI defense. He has served as an Enforcement Attorney with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. Since 2003 he has served as a part-time hearing officer at the Secretary of State’s Department of Administrative Hearings where he presides over administrative hearings of petitioners seeking reinstatement of their driver’s license. Mr. Feldman is considered to have good legal ability and knowledgeable about his areas of practice. He is reported to have a good temperament, with high integrity. He has substantial litigation experience, including trial work. These cases, however, are often in less complex matters. This is a close call in light of his substantial experience, but at this point in his career, Mr. Feldman does not have substantial experience in sophisticated matters. The Council finds him Not 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 | Not Evaluated |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Evaluated |
| 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 | Recommended |
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Diana Rosario -- #158
Campaign Website
Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk's website
Questionnaire Responses: Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald
Video Interview: NTNM
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Diana Rosario is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Rosario was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and since 1991 has served as a lawyer in the City of Chicago’s Department of Family & Support Services. Ms. Rosario’s legal experience includes: litigation management, contract negotiations, and civil rights matters. Ms. Rosario has a broad base of legal knowledge and possesses an excellent demeanor and temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Diana Rosario was admitted to practice in 1989. She currently is in-house Counsel for the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, advising the Department on legal issues. She has served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, and from 1992 to 1995 she worked as an Administrative Hearing Officer for federal aviation violations. Ms. Rosario is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. She is praised for her knowledge of intergovernmental agreements and other issues related to her current position. The Council is concerned, however, that while she is respected in her current position, she does not have recent litigation experience in more complex matters. On balance, the Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court at this time.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 | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Highly Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Not Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Highly Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
Endorsements
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers' District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
IVI-IPO
Teamsters Local 700
United Hellenic Voters of America
Personal PAC
Chicago Crusader
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers' District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
IVI-IPO
Teamsters Local 700
United Hellenic Voters of America
Personal PAC
Chicago Crusader
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