Saturday, March 10, 2018

Organizing the Data: 6th Subcircuit - Cooke Vacancy

Updated March 19, 2018
Updated March 14, 2018
Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.

Edward J. Underhill - #154

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Law Bulletin Questionnaire

Tribune Questionnaire

ICJL Questionnaire


Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Edward J. Underhill is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Underhill was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1984 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in commercial litigation, appellate practice, and arbitration matters. Mr. Underhill has extensive litigation experience in complex commercial cases and is well regarded for his legal knowledge, work ethic, and commitment to public service.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Edward J. Underhill was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1984. He briefly worked for the State’s Attorney’s Office and Paul W. Grauer & Associates, but was then hired by his current firm, Madusa, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, in 1985. Mr. Underhill focuses on business litigation and counseling and has been a partner since 1997.

Mr. Underhill is considered to be a solid practitioner with good legal ability and substantial litigation experience in a variety of commercial litigation matters. He has published articles on legal topics, and is praised for his research and writing skills. He has a professional demeanor. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Edward J. Underhill was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1984. He has been with Masuda Funai Eifert & Mitchell since 1985 and has been a partner since 1997. Mr. Underhill’s focus is on business litigation and counseling. He is considered to be a solid practitioner with good legal ability and substantial litigation experience. Mr. Edward J. Underhill 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 ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersHighly Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoHighly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago NOW
Highly Recommended - Illinois Civil Justice League
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Charles "Charlie" Beach - #155


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Law Bulletin Questionnaire

Tribune Questionnaire


Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Charles “Charlie” Beach is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Beach was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1996 and was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2017. Judge Beach is well regarded by lawyers who appear before him for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, diligence, and compassion.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Charles S. Beach was admitted to practice in 1996. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. Before taking the bench, he was a sole practitioner doing primarily criminal defense work in felony and misdemeanor cases. The bulk of his practice was DUI defense. In addition to the criminal defense aspect of his practice, he did the civil law portion of DUI defense known as the Statutory Summary Suspension actions where the rules of civil procedure apply except for the right to depose a witness. In addition to being a sole practitioner he was an associate in a small private practice firm doing criminal defense, was a Law Clerk to Illinois Appellate Justice Judith Koehler, and served for one year as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender. He is the author of an IICLE chapter, “The Chicago Traffic Court: Procedures and Practices,” published in 2011. Mr. Beach was considered to very knowledgeable in the areas of law he practiced. He is considered by many to be an expert in DUI law and had experience in more complex litigation. The Council is concerned about the narrowness of his practice before taking the bench, but notes that he had broader experience as a criminal defense practitioner, and had substantial litigation experience. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Charles “Charlie” Beach has been licensed since 1996. In September 2017, he was appointed to the Circuit Court and is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, District 1, Traffic Section. Prior to his appointment, Judge Beach owned his own practice where he primarily focused on DUI and criminal defense. Early in his career he was a clerk for the Appellate Court, and assistant public defender, and worked in a small private firm. He is considered to be very knowledgeable in his area, and to be a hard worker with high integrity. He has both lectured and published on DUI law. Judge Charles Beach is found to be Qualified for election 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 ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Polish American Police Association
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Andrea Michelle Webber - #156


Campaign Website (newly added)

Law Bulletin Questionnaire

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Andrea Michelle Webber is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Webber was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2002 and is currently working as a Cook County Assistant Public Defender assigned to the Homicide Task Force. Ms. Webber has extensive court experience and has tried many complex cases. Ms. Webber is well regarded by the judges before whom she has appeared and by opposing counsel for her knowledge of the law and legal experience.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Andrea M. Webber was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2002. She is an Assistant Public Defender at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, where she currently serves in the Homicide Task Force Division. Previously, she served in the Felony Trial (2004-2014) and Traffic (2003-2004) Divisions. She has also worked for Kumlin and Fromm (2002-2003), where she handled personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. She volunteers for Lawyers in the Classrooms, and in 2008 served as a judicial evaluations investigator for the Puerto Rican Bar Association.

Ms. Webber is considered to have good legal ability. She has substantial experience in complex matters and is praised as a solid practitioner with good trial skills. She is reported to have a good temperament and is considered exceptionally hard working. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Andrea Michelle Webber has been licensed since 2002. She currently an assistant public defender assigned to the Homicide Task Force. She has extensive jury and bench trial experience and is widely praised by attorneys for her legal knowledge in complex matters and strong work ethics. She has taught trial advocacy and is active in community activities. Ms. Andrea Michelle Webber 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 ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoHighly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

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