Saturday, March 12, 2016

Organizing the Data: 6th Subcircuit, "A" vacancy

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.

Anna Loftus - #244

Campaign Website

Tribune Questionnaire

Video Interview: NTNM

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Anna Maria Loftus is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Loftus was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1998 and concentrates her practice in medical malpractice defense. Ms. Loftus has a fine demeanor and possesses the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Anna Loftus has been practicing law for about 15 years, and was recently appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. She had been a partner at Hall, Prangel and Schoonveld doing medical malpractice and appellate work. She is a former Associate at Peterson & Ross. She is considered to have good legal ability and has substantial experience in litigation matters. She is praised for her temperament and her courtroom skills. The Council finds her Qualified for
the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Anna Loftus has been licensed since 1988. She was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2014 and is currently assigned to Mortgage Foreclosures. Prior to her appointment, she was a partner at Hall, Prangel and Schoonveld, concentrating on medical malpractice cases and appellate work. She has substantial litigation experience and as an attorney was well-regarded for her legal ability and hard work. Judge Loftus 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
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
IVI-IPO
Jewish Chicago
Chicago Chapter of NOW
Personal PAC

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Edward J. Underhill - #245

Campaign Website

Tribune Questionnaire

Video Interview: NTNM

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Edward J. Underhill is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Underhill was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1984 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in commercial litigation, appellate practice, and arbitration matters. Mr. Underhill has extensive litigation experience in complex commercial cases and is well regarded for his legal knowledge, work ethic, and commitment to public service.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Edward J. Underhill was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1984. He briefly worked for the State’s Attorney’s Office and Paul W. Grauer & Associates, but was then hired by his current firm, Madusa, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, in 1985. Mr. Underhill focuses on business litigation and counseling and has been a partner since 1997. Mr. Underhill is considered to be a solid practitioner with good legal ability and substantial litigation experience in a variety of commercial litigation matters. He has published articles on legal topics, and is praised for his research and writing skills. He has a professional demeanor. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Edward J. Underhill was admitted to practice in Illinois is 1984. He has been with Masuda Funai Eifert & Mitchell since 1985 and has been a partner since 1997. Mr. Underhill’s focus is on business litigation and counseling. Mr. Underhill is considered to be a solid practitioner with good legal ability and substantial litigation experience. Mr. Underhill 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 ChicagoHighly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

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Carlos Claudio - #246

Campaign Website

Tribune Questionnaire

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Carlos Claudio declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC) screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association’s governing resolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Carlos Claudio failed to submit materials for evaluation. The Council finds him Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Carlos Claudio declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Mr. Claudio is found to be Not Recommended for election to the Circuit Court, pursuant to ISBA guidelines.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area
Not Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoNot Recommended
Cook County Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersNot Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoNot Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended

Endorsement
Cook County Democratic Party

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