Sunday, March 13, 2016

Organizing the Data: 10th Subcircuit, Howard vacancy

Updated 3/14/16
Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.

This contest was profiled in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

Colleen Reardon Daly - #241


Campaign Website

Tribune Questionnaire

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

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Colleen Reardon Daly is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Daly was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1996 and served for 13 years as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney before entering private practice six years ago. Ms. Daly has extensive experience in handling felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile law cases. In addition, Ms. Daly has administrative law experience before the Police Review Board. Ms. Daly has a passion for the law and is well regarded for her fine temperament and knowledge of civil and criminal law.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Colleen Daly was admitted to practice in 1996. She is currently a sole practitioner and reports that she concentrates in criminal defense, juvenile law (both child protection matters and delinquency cases), traffic, appellate work, and some domestic relations. She represents police officers in administrative proceedings. She has been a sole practitioner since January 2010, although she had a partner for part of the time. From 1996 through 2009 she served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Her assignments included the juvenile division, and the felony trial division. She served as a first chair prosecutor. She has substantial litigation experience in more complex jury and bench trials. In the last three years, Ms. Daly reports that she has represented police officers in administrative, evidentiary hearings. She has also been appointed to be a Guardian Ad Litem in cases involving minors. Ms. Daly also reported a federal court litigation practice, including litigation claiming racial discrimination and cases involving criminal extortion. Ms. Daly is reported generally to have good legal ability and knowledge of the law. She is praised for her trial skills, and for being knowledgeable and always well prepared. She is described by opposing counsel as professional and diligent in following through on such items as discovery requests. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Colleen Reardon Daly was admitted to the bar in 1996. After thirteen years with the State’s Attorney’s Office, she opened a private practice specializing in criminal defense, juvenile law, traffic matters, appellate work, and administrative proceedings. She has conducted numerous jury and bench trials, including complex criminal matters, and is considered to have good legal knowledge and ability. She is diligent and professional with a good temperament. Ms. Daly is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisHighly Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Chapter of NOW
Personal PAC
Illinois Civil Justice League (Recommended)

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Eve Marie Reilly - #242

Campaign Website

Tribune Questionnaire

Video Interviews: NTNM, Sonny Hersh Election Special

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Eve Marie Reilly is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Reilly was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1997 and has served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney for the past 17 years. Ms. Reilly has a broad range of practice experience that includes many bench trials, several jury trials, and extensive appellate experience. Ms. Reilly has argued cases in both the Illinois Appellate and Illinois Supreme Courts. Ms. Reilly has good experience and is well regarded for her knowledge of the law, extensive appellate experience, and fine temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Eve Marie Reilly was admitted to practice in 1997. She was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2014. She was a career Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, having extensive litigation and appellate experience. As a lawyer she was considered to have good legal ability and temperament. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Eve Marie Reilly was admitted to practice in 1997. She was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2014. Prior to her appointment, she had spent her legal career at the State’s Attorney’s Office where she obtained both trial court and appellate experience. She is considered to be hard-working and knowledgeable. Judge Reilly is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Federation of Labor
Jewish Chicago
Indo-American Democratic Organization

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Michael John Malatesta - #243

Campaign Website

Tribune Questionnaire

Video Interview: NTNM

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Michael Malatesta is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Malatesta was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2002 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in personal injury and civil litigation matters. Mr. Malatesta has extensive trial experience and is well regarded for his legal knowledge and outstanding temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Michael John Malatesta was admitted to practice in 2002. Mr. Malatesta owns and operates his own law firm, Malatesta Law Offices LLC. The practice specializes in civil litigation matters, generally personal injury work and other civil disputes. His daily activities typically consist of trials, court appearances, motion practice, depositions and the administrative aspects of maintaining a private practice. Mr. Malatesta is also a certified Cook County arbitrator. Mr. Maletesta is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience and is a respected practitioner who handles a variety of civil legal matters. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Michael John Malatesta has been licensed since 1992. He owns and operates his own firm, concentrating in personal injury and other civil litigation. He has substantial litigation experience including trials, and is considered to be smart, proficient and well-prepared with a good demeanor. Mr. Malatesta is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

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Richard "Rick" Cenar - #244


Campaign Website

Richard "Rick" Cenar: In his own words

Tribune Questionnaire

Video Interview: Sonny Hersh Election Special


Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Richard G. Cenar, Jr. is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Cenar was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1986 and was in private practice concentrating in criminal defense work before becoming an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, where he has served for the past twenty-seven years. Mr. Cenar has extensive criminal trial experience and has also had civil trial experience in his earlier work involving child protection. Mr. Cenar is well regarded by his adversaries and the judges before whom he has appeared for his excellent demeanor, legal knowledge, ability, and commitment to public service.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Richard G. Cenar, Jr. was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1986. Mr. Cenar is the first chair prosecutor in the Felony Trial Division at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, and has been since 2002. He has worked in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office since 1988; prior to his assignment to the Felony Trial Division, Mr. Cenar also supervised the Child Protection Division and worked in criminal appeals, the Grand Jury Unit, and the Preliminary Hearing Unit. From 1986-1988, he handled Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Lawsuits, and Administrative Law Matters for a private firm. Mr. Cenar is considered to have good legal ability and has extensive litigation experience. He is praised for his trial skills and his professional, low-key demeanor. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Richard Cenar, Jr. was admitted in 1986 and has spent the vast majority of his career in the State’s Attorney’s Office. He has worked in many different divisions and is currently a first-chair prosecutor in the Felony Trial Division. He has extensive litigation experience, including two years doing civil litigation from 1986 – 1988, and is considered to be a formidable, but fair, opponent by opposing counsel. He is also praised for his professional and calm demeanor. Mr. Cenar is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersHighly Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Illinois Civil Justice League (Highly Recommended)

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