Updated March 10, 2018
Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
William H. Laws - #153
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The Chicago Bar Association says:
William H. Laws is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Laws was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1980 and is engaged in solo practice concentrating in criminal law. Mr. Laws has extensive trial experience in both the state and federal court and is well regarded for his legal knowledge, legal ability, fine demeanor, and calm temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
William Hanson Laws was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1980. Since that time, he has been a Solo Practitioner at William H. Laws, Ltd., where he focuses on criminal defense. He has represented clients in State and Federal courts, in cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree murder and drug conspiracy cases. He is a member of the Cook County Bar Association and has provided pro bono services through its volunteer legal clinic.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Laws is considered to have good legal ability and has substantial litigation experience in criminal law and civil rights matters. He is reported to have a good temperament and most respondents praise his litigation skills. Mr. Laws had one serious issue with a federal jury case that involved a conspiracy with nine co-defendants. The Federal Defender who ultimately represented Mr. Laws’ client claimed on a Habeas petition that the client had received ineffective defense counsel at trial. The judge concluded that Mr. Laws’ representation was lacking. The Council must balance this case against a long career of being considered a solid practitioner. The Council finds Mr. Laws Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Williams Laws was admitted in 1980. He is currently a sole practitioner focusing on criminal defense and civil rights matters, and has jury and bench trial experience. He has also handled some appeals and a few federal cases. While many attorneys gave favorable comments about his legal knowledge, ability, diligence and professionalism, there were some who disagreed. In one case cited, US v. Murphy-Jackson, it appears that he was found to be ineffective, particularly regarding sentencing issues. He has been involved in some bar association activities with the Cook County Bar Association and also some community activities. Mr. William H. Laws 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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------------------------------------------------------Adrienne Elaine Davis - #154
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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Adrienne Elaine Davis is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Davis was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and has served as a Cook County Assistant Public Defender for 22 years. Ms. Davis has extensive criminal trial experience and has tried many complex cases. Ms. Davis is passionate about the law and is highly regarded for her legal knowledge, legal ability, and outstanding demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Adrienne E. Davis was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1994. In March 2017, she was appointed a Cook County Circuit Court judge by the Illinois Supreme Court. Since that time, she has presided in the First Municipal District. Previously she had been an Assistant Public Defender at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office (1995-2017), where, from 2010 to 2017, she was assigned to the Homicide Task Force. She was the Law Day 2017 Chair of the Cook County Bar Association and the National Legal Counsel to Top Ladies of Distinction from 2016 to 2017.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Judge Davis was well respected as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender with substantial litigation experience in complex matters. She has received positive reviews in her tenure as a Circuit Judge. She is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Adrienne Elaine Davis has been licensed since 1994. She was appointed to the circuit court in March 2017, and is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, First District. She was a career public defender, and was assigned to the Homicide Task Force for eight years prior to her appointment. She has extensive jury trial experience as lead counsel. Attorneys praise her legal knowledge and ability, and her ability to analyze her cases objectively. She is considered to have an excellent demeanor. She has served as adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, and has presented programs on legal topics. Judge Adrienne Elaine Davis 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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