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 3/17/14
Andrea Michele Buford -- #160
Candidate Statements: Andrea Michele Buford: In her own words, Cook County Clerk's website
Questionnaire Responses: Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald
Video Interviews: NTNM, Election 2014 Special
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Judge Andrea Buford is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Buford was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1986 and had broad legal experience before being appointed to the bench in 2013. Judge Buford is currently assigned to Traffic Court in the First Municipal Division. Judge Buford is well regarded for her integrity, knowledge of the law, excellent demeanor, and administrative skills.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Andrea Michele Buford was admitted to practice in 1986. She was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2011. Before becoming a judge, she had been a sole practitioner since 2001. She served as a Hearing Officer with the Illinois State Board of Education, a Commissioner with the Illinois Court of Claims, and a Hearing Officer with the Illinois Department of Human Services. From 1998 to 2001 she was a Partner with Buford Peters Ware & Zanzitis, and was an Associate and then a Partner with Jones Ware & Grenard from 1986 to 1998. She is exceptionally active in pro bono service and community activities. Judge Buford is reported to have good legal ability, a good temperament and a breadth of experience. She is considered to be hard-working and always well prepared. 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Highly Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Evaluated |
| 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
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers' District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
IVI-IPO
Citizen Action/ Illinois
United Hellenic Voters of America
Soul Slate
Democratic Women of the South Suburbs
18th Ward Community Action Network
Chicago Crusader
Cong. Jan Schakowsky
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers' District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
IVI-IPO
Citizen Action/ Illinois
United Hellenic Voters of America
Soul Slate
Democratic Women of the South Suburbs
18th Ward Community Action Network
Chicago Crusader
Cong. Jan Schakowsky
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James Patrick Crawley -- #161
Candidate Statements James Patrick Crawley: In his own words, Cook County Clerk's website
Questionnaire Responses: Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald
Video Interviews: NTNM, NTNM Election Special
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:James P. Crawley is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Crawley was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and is a solo practitioner concentrating in medical malpractice, personal Injury, and products liability law. Mr. Crawley is hardworking and has extensive practice experience. Mr. Crawley is well regarded for his dedication to the law and his integrity.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
James Patrick Crawley was admitted to practice in 1990. He is currently a sole practitioner. From 1999 to 2002 he was Deputy General Counsel in the Cook County Treasurer’s Office. Before 1999 he was a lawyer in small law firms doing personal injury litigation work. He has substantial experience doing more complex personal injury litigation. Mr. Crawley is praised a solid litigator who is hard-working with a good temperament. He is considered to have good legal ability and is exceptionally knowledgeable. 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 Sergeants' Association
Jewish Chicago
41st Ward Democratic Organization
45th Ward Independent Democrats Organization
Italian American Political Coalition
Personal PAC
Chicago Police Sergeants' Association
Jewish Chicago
41st Ward Democratic Organization
45th Ward Independent Democrats Organization
Italian American Political Coalition
Personal PAC
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Kelly Maloney Kachmarik -- #162
Campaign Website
Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Kelly Maloney Kachmarik is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Kachmarik was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2001 and has worked for a private law firm concentrating in civil litigation since 2006. Prior to 2006, Ms. Kachmarik worked in a large accounting firm and as manager of a corporate service consulting firm. Ms. Kachmarik is also a certified hearing officer for two suburban villages. Ms. Kachmarik is bright, articulate, and has a fine demeanor. Ms. Kachmarik’s legal experience is limited and, at this stage of her career, she does not possess the depth and breadth of practice experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Kelly Maloney Kachmarik 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 Recommended |
| 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 |
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