Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
David C. Herrera - #151
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Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
David C. Herrera is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Herrera was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2000 and serves as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Mr. Herrera is currently assigned to a felony trial call in Bridgeview. While Mr. Herrera possesses the requisite experience to serve as a judge, serious concerns about his temperament earlier in his career and candor about these concerns resulted in the “Not Recommended” finding.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
David C. Herrera was admitted to practice in 2000. He is a career Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. He is actively involved in community activities. He is considered to have good legal ability. He is praised for being hard-working and he is reported to have substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. However, memos which were the subject of a recent media article raises concerns about his temperament and respect for women. Further investigation has added to the Council’s concerns about these issues. On balance, the Council finds him Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
David Herrera has been licensed since 2000. After spending 17 years as an assistant state's attorney, he entered private practice with the Luisi Legal Group, focusing on criminal defense. He has substantial criminal jury and bench trial experience. He is considered to have good courtroom ability, to be diligent, and to be creative with his research. He has lectured on legal issues, has been active with bar association and community activities, and in 2017 was named by the Puerto Rican Bar Association as one of the recipient of a Vanguard Award. Mr. David C. Herrera 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Kent Delgado - #152
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Kent Delgado is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Delgado was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1996 and was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2017. Judge Delgado is currently assigned to the Probate Division. Judge Delgado has extensive civil and criminal trial experience and is highly regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, and dedication to public service.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Kent Delgado was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1996. Since 2016, he has been a Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Probate Division, where he oversees the creation and management of minor estate guardianships. As a Judge, he has also presided over traffic cases in Municipal Court. Previously, he was a Solo Practitioner at the Law Office of Kent Delgado (2016); Partner at Delgado and Tiernan, P.C. (2007-2015); and an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney Office (1996-2007), where he was assigned to the Appellate, Municipal, and Felony Trial divisions.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
As an attorney, the Council found that Mr. Delgado had substantial trial experience in more complex matters. He was respected for his knowledge of the law and for his litigation skills. He was considered to have good legal ability and temperament, and was praised for his willingness to mentor other attorneys. Judge Delgado is considered to be a knowledgeable and capable judge. He is praised for his dealings with pro se litigants. He is widely praised for his ability to manage his probate courtroom and for the sensitivity that he shows to litigants. The Council finds him Well Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Kent A. Delgado was admitted in 1996. He was appointed to the circuit court in January 2017, and is currently assigned to the Probate Division. Prior to his appointment, he was in private practice focusing on litigation and general transactional matters. He was also an assistant state’s attorney for eleven years. He has substantial trial experience. He is considered to be extremely knowledgeable and very approachable with very high integrity. He has taught on legal issues. Judge Kent A. Delgado is found to be Highly 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 | Highly Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Highly 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
Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago NOW
Personal PAC
The Advocates Society (recommended)
------------------------------------------------------Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago NOW
Personal PAC
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Sean Patrick Kelly - #153
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Sean P. Kelly is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Kelly was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2006 and is currently serving as a DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney. While Mr. Kelly is intelligent and diligent, additional practice experience would better prepare him to effectively serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Sean Patrick Kelly was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2006. Since 2007, he has worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the DuPage County State’s Attorney Office, where he focuses on criminal prosecution and civil practice. From 2006 to 2007, he was an Associate and General Counsel to the Haymarket Group, where his duties included general legal consulting and lobbying.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Sean Patrick Kelly is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. The Council is concerned, however, that Mr. Kelly has had substantial litigation experience in mostly non-complex matters and he has relatively few years of practice. The Council finds him Not Qualified for the Circuit Court at this time.
Sean Patrick Kelly has been licensed since 2006. He has been an assistant state’s attorney in DuPage County since 2007. While he has tried both juries and bench trials, and is considered to be professional, attorneys interviewed during the investigation questioned his experience in complex cases and with complex litigation. Mr. Sean Patrick Kelly 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 | Qualified |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not 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 | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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