Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
Patrick Thomas Stanton - #151
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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Patrick Stanton is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Stanton was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993 and clerked for a federal judge for one year. Since 1996, Mr. Stanton has worked at a national law firm handling a variety of commercial litigation cases. Mr. Stanton possesses a fine temperament and demeanor and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, punctuality and diligence.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Patrick Thomas Stanton was admitted to practice in 1993. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2017. Before taking the bench, Judge Stanton was a Member with Dykema Gossett. He has been in private practice throughout his career.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Judge Stanton is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for his litigation skills in both state and federal courts. He is considered to be exceptionally knowledgeable about the law, and is reported to have good temperament. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Patrick Thomas Stanton was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1993. He was appointed to the circuit court in January 2017, and is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, First District, Traffic Section. Prior to his appointment, he handled commercial litigation and international law for several different firms, the latest being Dykema Gossett where he was also a managing partner. He was also a law clerk in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He is considered to be a very bright and practical lawyer who has experience in both state and federal courts, with a strong work ethic. He has bar association and pro bono involvement. Judge Patrick Thomas Stanton 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 | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Chicago Tribune
Polish American Police Association
------------------------------------------------------Polish American Police Association
Michael Hayes - #152
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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Michael Hayes 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:
Michael Hayes was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2002. Since 2008, he has worked as a Law Instructor with the Chicago Police Department; he is also a Solo Practitioner at the Hayes Advocacy Group (2006-present). Previously, he has worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Cook County State’s Attorney Office (2003-2006), as a Legal Officer at the Chicago Police Department (2002-2003), and as a Police Officer with the Chicago Police Department.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Hayes is considered to be knowledgeable about Fourth Amendment issues. His temperament is unquestioned. Much of his litigation experience is not recent and most of that experience is in less complex matters. He has demonstrated that he has good legal ability but the Council is concerned about the depth and breadth of his experience. The Council finds him Not Qualified at this time.
Michael Hayes was admitted in 2002. He is Chicago Police officer who reviews reports for the Chicago Police Department for compliance with Fourth Amendment issues, and also assists with developing training in that area. He was also been an arbitrator and he was an assistant state’s attorney from 2003-2006. While he was considered knowledgeable and diligent as an assistant state’s attorney, his criminal litigation experience, including his three juries, is not recent. Mr. Michael Hayes 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 | Not Evaluated |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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Kevin Patrick Cunningham - #153
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Law Bulletin Questionnaire
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Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Kevin Patrick Cunningham is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Cunningham was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in criminal, real estate and personal injury matters. Mr. Cunningham served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney until entering private practice in 2001 and since 2007 he has served as prosecutor for the Village of Oak Lawn. Mr. Cunningham has considerable civil and criminal trial experience and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law and legal ability.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Kevin Patrick Cunningham was admitted in 1992. He is a sole practitioner and a prosecutor for the Village of Oak Lawn. From 1992-1998 he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney and from 1998 to 2001 did criminal defense and personal injury litigation for a private firm. As lead trial counsel he reports taking 31 criminal and 2 civil cases to a jury verdict and around 100 to a bench verdict. He has litigated three appellate cases. Mr. Cunningham is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. He is considered to be a skilled practitioner who is hard-working and conscientious. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Kevin Patrick Cunningham was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1992. After spending six years as an assistant state’s attorney, he entered private practice; first with a firm, and then his own solo firm. He has a general practice with concentrations in criminal law, personal injury and real estate matters. He has also served as a village prosecutor and a hearing officer for several southwest suburbs, and has handled both civil and criminal juries. He is considered to have excellent legal knowledge, and is known as a hard worker who is also fair with high integrity. He is a past president of the Southwest Bar Association. Mr. Kevin Patrick Cunningham 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 | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
------------------------------------------------------Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
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