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.
Daryl Jones - #246
Campaign WebsiteDaryl Jones: In his own words
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Because the candidate was an active member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee at the beginning of this election year, the committee is required to automatically find him “NOT RECOMMENDED”.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Daryl J. Jones was admitted to practice in 2005. Mr. Jones is a member of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, having been appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Illinois Senate. From 2005 to 2013 he served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. He is considered to have good legal ability with a variety of experiences. The Council is concerned about the short length of time he has been a lawyer but he had substantial litigation experience as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney and is praised for the work he has done more recently. He is praised for his temperament. On balance, the Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Daryl Jones has been licensed since 2005. He is currently a member of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and formerly was senior legal advisor and chief of Intergovernmental Affairs at the Illinois Department of Corrections. Prior to that he worked at the State’s Attorney’s Office. He is considered to be professional and well-prepared, and he has some litigation experience from his time as a prosecutor. Concerns are raised, however, over his lack of recent and complex litigation, and over the depth and breadth of his relatively brief legal career. Mr. Jones is found to be Not 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 Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | 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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Robin Denise Shoffner - #247
Campaign WebsiteTribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Robin Shoffner is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Shoffner was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and has experience in private practice and in the government and corporate sectors. Judge Shoffner was appointed to the Circuit Court of Cook County in 2014 and has served primarily in the Circuit Court’s Traffic Division. Judge Shoffner is currently assigned to the Fourth Municipal Division. Lawyers who have appeared before Judge Shoffner expressed concerns about the judge’s knowledge of the law, work ethic, fairness, and judicial temperament and demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Robin Denise Shoffner was admitted to practice in 1990 and was recently appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. She had been an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Department of Law where she represented the City of Chicago and police officers in civil litigation defense. She serves as lead trial counsel. After clerking for the Hon. Glenn T. Johnson, she was an Associate with Carney and Brothers from 1992 to 1995. She then worked as an Assistant Corporation Counsel from 1995 to 1998 and then was a senior litigation associate for a small litigation firm from 1998 to 2000. From 2000 to 2007 she was litigation counsel for the AON Corporation. Judge Shoffner had substantial litigation experience in both state and federal courts. Her experience is varied including civil rights defense, commercial litigation, and torts. She is reported to have good legal ability. She is considered to be very knowledgeable and capable as an attorney. She is reported to have a low-key, professional demeanor. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Robin D. Shoffner was admitted to practice in 1990. She was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2014. Prior to her appointment, she worked for the City of Chicago Department of Law doing civil litigation defense, appearing mainly in federal court. She had also worked in private practice and as a litigation counsel for AON Corporation. She has substantial litigation experience and as an attorney, was considered to be very knowledgeable, always prepared and professional. Judge Shoffner 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 Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | 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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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
Personal PAC
Indo-American Democratic Organization
Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
Personal PAC
Indo-American Democratic Organization
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