Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
Litricia Payne - #151
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Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Litricia Payne is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Payne, who is a resident of Cook County, was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1997 and is currently a supervisor in the felony division of the Will County Public Defender’s Office. Ms. Payne has extensive trial experience and has personally tried 44 criminal jury trials. Ms. Payne played a major role in the expansion of alternate treatment programs for defendants with mental health and substance abuse issues. Ms. Payne is thoughtful and well regarded for her knowledge of the law, extensive experience, and excellent demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Liticia Payne was admitted to practice in 1997. She was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2016. Before taking the bench she was an Assistant Will County Public Defender. As a lawyer, she was reported to have good legal ability and had substantial litigation experience. She is reported to have a good temperament. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Litricia P. Payne was admitted in 1997. She was appointed to the Circuit Court in December, 2016, and reappointed in August 2017 to a different subcircuit. Judge Payne is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, First District, Traffic section. Early in her career she had been a contract attorney and a sole practitioner. In 1999, she became an assistant public defender in Will County, where she obtained substantial criminal jury and bench experience. She is considered to be very knowledgeable, honest and fair-minded. She was the first president of the Black Bar Association of Will County and participates in community activities. Judge Litricia P. Payne 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 | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not 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 |
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Chicago Federation of Labor
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Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
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------------------------------------------------------Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Personal PAC
Erika Orr - #152
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Erika L. Orr is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Orr was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1998 and served in public accounting for 11 years concentrating on international tax matters. Since 2011, Ms. Orr has practiced law as a solo practitioner concentrating in adoption, matrimonial and domestic violence matters. Ms. Orr is intelligent, articulate, and well regarded for her integrity and calm demeanor. Ms. Orr possesses the requisite legal knowledge and ability to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Erika Lynn Orr was admitted to practice in 1998. She is a solo practitioner with substantial litigation experience in the family law area. She is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. She is a respected practitioner who is praised for her knowledge of the law in her practice area. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Erika Orr has been licensed since 1998. After working for several large corporations handling international and federal tax matters, she opened a solo practice focusing on domestic relations cases. She has handled civil bench trials but no juries. She is considered to be very bright and a quick study, ethical and respectful of all. She is a volunteer with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and has been involved in bar association and community activities. Ms. Erika Orr 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 | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Evaluated |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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