Updated March 17, 2018
There are two candidates in the Republican primary and three candidates in the Democratic Primary for this vacancy. The Republican candidates are listed first.
Republican Candidates
David Studenroth - #151
Campaign Website
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
David Studenroth is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Studenroth was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in criminal matters. Mr. Studenroth has extensive trial experience and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, diligence, and excellent temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
David Lawrence Studenroth was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1987. In 1987 he became an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. In 1998 he began a solo practice focusing on criminal defense matters.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Studenroth is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He has litigation experience and is reported to be a solid practitioner. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
David Studenroth has been licensed since 1987. After several years working for the State’s Attorney’s Office, in 1998 he opened his solo practice focusing on criminal defense. He has substantial trial experience and is considered knowledgeable with a good temperament and high character. He is active in his community. Mr. David Studenroth 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 Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Highly 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Cook County Republican Party, 12th Subcircuit Committeemen
Cook County Republican Party, 12th Subcircuit Committeemen
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Alan M. Jacob - #152
Campaign Website
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Alan M. Jacob 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:
Alan M. Jacob did not participate in the evaluation process. The Council finds him Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Alan M. Jacob declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Pursuant to ISBA guidelines, Mr. Alan M. Jacob 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 Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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Democratic Candidates
Joel Chupack - #151
No Campaign Website but there is a Campaign Facebook Page
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Joel Chupack is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Chupack was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1982 and is currently practicing with a small firm concentrating in real estate, probate, and civil litigation. Mr. Chupack has extensive practice experience and is highly regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal scholarship, legal ability, and excellent temperament. Mr. Chupack, who is actively involved in the legal profession, has published numerous legal articles and is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Joel Chupack was admitted to practice in 1982. He is a partner in the private practice firm of Heinrich & Kramer P.C, with an emphasis in real estate related litigation, including forclosure, tax deed, eviction, building court, mechanics’ liens, chancery actions, and probate. He has presided over 200 arbitrations as a member of the Commericial Panel of the American Arbitration Association. He reports having an active litigation practice. From 1986 to 1990 he was a litigation associate with McBride Baker & Coles. Mr. Chupak is active in Bar Association activities and has worked on real estate related legislation as a member of the ISBA Real Estate Section Council. He is considered to have good legal ability and is reported to be very knowledgeable about his areas of practice. He has a good temperament and is hard-working. He is praised for his work as an arbitrator. He has litigation experience. In general, Mr. Chupack is considered to be a good lawyer. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Joel Chupack was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1982. He is currently a partner at Henrich & Kramer, focusing on real estate litigation, after working with several other firms as well. He has also served as a commercial arbitrator. Mr. Chupack has experience with both bench and jury trials, and also with appeals. He is considered to be very intelligent, a good researcher, and a patient person with high integrity. He has lectured on legal topics and is a past president of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers. In addition, he has been active with the ISBA on the Real Estate Section Council and the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. Mr. Joel Chupack 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 Chicago | Not Evaluated |
| 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 | Not Evaluated |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
IVI-IPO
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Personal PAC
------------------------------------------------------IVI-IPO
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Personal PAC
Carmine Trombetta - #152
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Carmine Trombetta is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Trombetta was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and is currently a solo practitioner concentrating in traffic and personal injury matters. At this stage of his career, Mr. Trombetta does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of legal knowledge and experience to effectively serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Carmine Vincent Trombetta was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1983. Since 1984, he has worked as a Solo Practitioner at the Law Firm of Carmine V. Trombetta in Schaumberg, IL. He represents clients in criminal cases and in civil litigation, real estate, wills and trusts, and bankruptcy matters.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Trombetta is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in a variety of both criminal and civil matters. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Carmine Trombetta was admitted in 1983. He has his own general law practice, focusing on criminal and civil cases, real estate and bankruptcy. He does have both jury and bench trial experience, and is considered competent, professional and hard-working with a great demeanor. Mr. Carmine Trombetta 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 Chicago | Not Evaluated |
| 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 | Not Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Thomas Raymond Molitor - #153
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Thomas Raymond Molitor 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:
Thomas Raymond Molitor was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1985. Since that time, he has been a Solo Practitioner at the Law Office of Thomas R. Molitor, where he focuses on general practice and litigation, including wills, trust, and real estate matters. He is a Member and Founding President of the Northfield Bar Association.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Molitor is considered to have good legal ability. He is praised as a solid practitioner with good legal knowledge and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience and is reported to have good trial skills. He was censured in 2001 for failing to effectuate service on a defendant in a personal injury case. But this is a minor blemish in an otherwise respected career. On balance, the Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Thomas Raymond Molitor has been licensed since 1985. He is solo practitioner with a broad-based general practice in the northern suburbs, handling litigation, wills and real-estate matters. He is considered to be professional, knowledgeable, courteous and always friendly. Concerns were raised over his lack of recent and complex litigation. Mr. Thomas Molitor is found to be Not Qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | Not Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Highly Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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