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.
Patrick Joseph Powers - #229
Campaign WebsiteTribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Patrick J. Powers is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Powers was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and is currently a sole practitioner concentrating in domestic relations and real estate matters. Mr. Powers has experience in litigation and non-litigation matters and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, and excellent temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Patrick J. Powers was admitted to practice in 1987. He has been a sole practitioner throughout his career focusing on domestic relations, as well as real estate and contract litigation. He is reported to have good legal ability and to be hard-working. Lawyers report that he is knowledgeable and always prepared. He has substantial litigation-related experience and a good temperament. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Patrick Joseph Powers has been licensed since 1987. He is a sole practitioner in the areas of domestic relations, real estate and criminal defense. He has some litigation experience and is a respected family law litigator known for his knowledge and diligence. Mr. Powers 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 |
Endorsement
Illinois Civil Justice League (Recommended)
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Fredrick H. Bates - #231
Campaign WebsiteTribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Frederick H. Bates is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Bates was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and concentrated his practice in labor and employment law. For the last fifteen years, Mr. Bates has served as a full-time Hearing Officer for several government agencies. Mr. Bates presides over complex employment cases and other substantial matters and is well regarded for his legal knowledge and ability. Mr. Bates possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Fredrick Bates was admitted to practice in 1983. Judge Bates was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2015. He was a sole practitioner between 2000 and 2013 and served as an Administrative Law Judge between 2000 and 2015. He was also a Partner at Wildman, Harrold between 1997 and 1999, President of Albert, Bates Whitehead & McGaugh between 1992 and 1997, was a partner with Bell, Boyd and Lloyd between 1988 and 1992. He is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for his temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in a variety of matters. He is praised for both his litigation skills and for his skills as an Administrative Law Judge. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Fredrick H. Bates was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2015. Judge Bates was admitted to practice in 1983 and worked mainly in employment and labor law representing corporations, government entities and not-for-profits, including litigation experience. He also has experience as an administrative law judge, and in February 2015 he was appointed as chair of the Illinois Civil Service Commission. He is considered to be knowledgeable and diligent with great attention to detail. He is the past president of the Cook County Bar Association and has participated in bar activities. Judge Bates 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Highly Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
IVI-IPO
Jewish Chicago
Illinois Civil Justice League (Recommended)
United Hellenic Voters of America
Indo-American Democratic Organization
------------------------------------------------------Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
IVI-IPO
Jewish Chicago
Illinois Civil Justice League (Recommended)
United Hellenic Voters of America
Indo-American Democratic Organization
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