Updated March 17, 2018
Updated March 13, 2018
Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
Marina E. Ammendola - #151
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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Marina Ammendola is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Ammendola was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in personal injury and medical malpractice matters. Ms. Ammendola also receives appointments as a guardian ad litem in a variety of contexts. Ms. Ammendola has extensive trial experience and is highly regarded by her peers and the judges before whom she appears for her knowledge of the law, advocacy skills, fine temperament, diligence, and professionalism. Ms. Ammendola is a former school teacher and is active in charitable organizations that benefit many child-related issues.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge Marina E. Ammendola was admitted to practice in 1989 and was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2017. She has been a sole practitioner since 2001, focusing on tort litigation matters. She also serves as a Guardian ad Litem.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Judge Ammendola is considered to have good legal ability and is widely praised for her litigation skills and for her temperament. She has substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Marina Ammendola was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1981. In February 2017 she was appointed to the Circuit Court and is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, District 1, Traffic Section. Prior to her appointment, Judge Ammendola was in private practice with her own firm, after first being employed with Patricia Bobb & Associates. She practiced primarily as a plaintiff’s attorney in the area of medical negligence, and as a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem for minors. She received high praise from other attorneys for her legal knowledge, her ability to handle complex matters, and her integrity. She has also published legal articles and participate in activities such as mock trials. Judge Marina Ammendola is found to be 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 Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Highly Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Highly Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Highly Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Beatriz A. Frausto-Sandoval - #152
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Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Beatriz A. Frausto-Sandoval is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Frausto-Sandoval was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2005 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in immigration law. While Ms. Frausto-Sandoval has a fine temperament; at this stage of her career, she does not possess the depth and breadth of practice and court experience to effectively serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Beatriz A. Frausto-Sandoval was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2005. Since 2011, she has been a Solo Practitioner at the Law Office of Beatriz A. Frausto-Sandoval, where she focuses on immigration law and related matters. She has also worked as a full-time Contract Attorney at Hudson Legal (2011-2012), where she handled document review in contract litigation cases and an Associate with a focus on immigration law at both Hughes Socol Piers Resnik and Dym, Ltd. (2006-2011) and the Law Office of Scott. E. Bellgrau in Bensenville, IL (2005-2006).The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Ms. Frausto-Sandoval specializes in immigration law and is praised for her knowledge of that area of law. She is reported to have good temperament. The Council is concerned, however, with the depth and breadth of her practice. She has been a lawyer since 2005 and focuses almost exclusively on immigration work, which does not include state court practice. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Beatriz A. Frausto-Sandoval was admitted in 2005. After working for several firms practicing immigration law, she opened her solo practice in 2011. She focuses almost exclusively on immigration law cases and appears primarily in immigration court. While she is considered to be very knowledgeable and passionate in her area and to have a good temperament, she has never litigated a jury and has very little experience in state court or with state law. Ms. Beatriz Frausto-Sandoval 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 Recommended |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | PENDING |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Evaluated |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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