Saturday, March 10, 2018

Organizing the Data: 10th Subcircuit, Suriano Vacancy

Updated March 19, 2018
Updated March 14, 2018
Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.

Colleen Reardon Daly - #154



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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 matters, and is considered to have good legal knowledge and ability. She is diligent and professional with a good temperament. Ms. Colleen Reardon is found to be Qualified to election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Qualified
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
Cook County Democratic Party 10th Subcircuit Committeemen
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago NOW
Personal PAC
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Polish American Police Association
United Hellenic Voters of America
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Noreen Patricia Connolly - #155



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Law Bulletin Questionnaire

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Noreen Patricia Connolly 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:
Noreen Patricia Connolly did not participate in the evaluation process. The Council finds her Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Noreen Patricia Connolly declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Pursuant to ISBA guidelines, Ms. Noreen Patricia Connolly is found to be Not Recommended for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
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

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Gerald Cleary - #156

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Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Gerald Cleary is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Cleary was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and was appointed to the bench in 2015. Judge Cleary is currently assigned to the Chancery Division’s Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Section. Judge Cleary is highly regarded for his knowledge of the law, diligence, and outstanding temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Gerald Patrick Cleary III has been a lawyer since 1989. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. Before taking the bench he was a partner at SmithAmundsun, doing a variety of civil litigation. He led the firm’s aerospace practice and also represents municipalities and corporations in civil rights matters. From 1990 to 1997 he was an associate attorney at Query & Harrow doing civil litigation. Judge Cleary is considered to have good legal ability and an excellent temperament. He was praised for being exceptionally knowledgeable, hard-working, and fair. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Gerald Cleary has been licensed since 1989. He was first appointed to the circuit court in November 2015, and subsequently reappointed in November 2016. He is currently assigned to the Chancery Division, Calendar 63, Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Section. Prior to his appointment, he was in private practice with several different firms, handling personal injury defense and advising corporations on risk management issues. He has handled numerous civil jury trials. It is reported that he is knowledgeable about the law, is prepared, efficient, fair-minded, and professional. Judge Gerald Cleary is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Qualified
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
The Advocates Society (recommended)
45th Ward Independent Democrats
Highly Recommended - Illinois Civil Justice League
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Jill Rose Quinn - #157



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Law Bulletin Questionnaire

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Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Jill Rose Quinn is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Quinn was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in bankruptcy, probate, and real estate law. Ms. Quinn has extensive practice experience and is well regarded for her knowledge of the law, legal ability, integrity, and outstanding demeanor and temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Jill Rose Quinn was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1983. Ms. Quinn began her career at Michael Barford as an associate. She then spent three years at Mevorah and Associates. In 1988, she worked at Jegen and Associates doing municipal law. She worked there until she started a solo practice in 1996, focusing on real estate. Additionally, she has worked as a Cook County arbitrator and a DuPage County arbitrator.

Ms. Quinn is considered to have good legal ability and temperament, but she lacks substantial litigation experience in more complex legal areas. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Jill Rose Quinn has been licensed since 1983. She is a sole practitioner with a general practice, focusing on family, criminal, probate, real estate, and business matters. Prior to opening her practice in 1996 she worked for several private firms. She has limited criminal jury experience but many civil bench trials, and has handled some appellate matters. She is considered to have good legal ability with good demeanor. Ms. Jill Rose Quinn is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
IVI-IPO
Personal PAC
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Thomas J. Gabryszewski - #158



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Law Bulletin Questionnaire

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Thomas J. Gabryszewski is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Gabryszewski was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in personal injury matters. Mr. Gabryszewski has limited experience in handling complex matters and does not possess the requisite legal knowledge and practice experience to effectively serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Thomas J. Gabryszewski was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1990. Since 1997, he has been the Owner and Sole Practitioner at Thomas J. Gabryszewski, Attorney at Law, where he focuses on personal injury and tort cases. He has also handled personal injury matters as a Litigation Associate at Chase and Werner (1991-1997) and as an Associate at Sandman, Levy, and Petrich (1990-1991). He provides pro bono legal services for the Amicus Polonie Pro Bono Legal Clinic of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.

Mr. Gabryszewski is considered to have good legal ability. He has a broad range of legal experience and is praised for his knowledge of the law. He is reported to have good temperament and does substantial pro bono representation work. He has solid litigation experience. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Thomas J. Gabryszewski was admitted to practice in 1990. He has been a solo practitioner since 1997, after working as a litigation associate at two firms. He focuses on personal injury and criminal defense matters. He served in the U.S. Marines and is a regular volunteer at the Amicus Polonie Legal Clinic. He is considered to be prepared, pleasant and knowledgeable in his area. Concerns were raised, however, over his lack of experience with complex cases, and over his lack of recent jury trial experience. Mr. Thomas J. Gabryszewski is found Not Qualified to be elected to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsement
The Advocates Society (recommended)
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