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.
Oran F. Whiting - #121
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Statement on County Clerk's Website (NB: this link does not get you directly to the candidate statement; I haven't quite given up hope of finding a way)
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Oran F. Whiting is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Whiting was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and is currently a solo practitioner concentrating in insurance defense, commercial litigation, aviation, and healthcare law. Mr. Whiting has vast experience in litigation and transactional work and enjoys a reputation for fairness and compassion.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Oran Fresno Whiting was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1987. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. Mr. Whiting served as a commissioner at the Illinois Court of Claims from 1997-2006. Additionally, he was a hearing officer with the Illinois Secretary of State from 2005 to 2006. He has practiced law at a number of private firms. Mr. Whiting was a partner at Gonzales, Saggio and Harlan LLC, where he focused on general litigation and regulatory/government affairs.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Judge Whiting was considered to be a generally good practitioner with a good temperament. He was praised for his work with the Illinois Court of Claims. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Oran F. Whiting has been licensed since 1987. He was appointed to the circuit court in August 2017, and is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, First District, Traffic section. Prior to his appointment, Judge Whiting had been a civil litigator both for private firms and as a sole practitioner. He also had been a hearing officer for the Secretary of State and a commissioner on the Illinois Court of Claims. He has civil jury and bench trial experience, and is considered to be impartial with good legal knowledge. He has been involved with community and legal activities. Judge Oran F. Whiting 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 |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago NOW
Personal PAC
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Polish American Police Association
United Hellenic Voters of America
------------------------------------------------------Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago NOW
Personal PAC
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Polish American Police Association
United Hellenic Voters of America
Kathryn Maloney Vahey - #122
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Kathryn Maloney-Vahey is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Maloney-Vahey was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1998 and has served as a Cook County Assistant Public Defender for her entire career. Ms. Maloney-Vahey has extensive experience in both criminal and mental health law. Ms. Maloney-Vahey has excellent writing skills and is highly regarded for her outstanding temperament, diligence, legal knowledge and ability.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Kathryn M. Vahey was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1998. Since that time, she has worked as an Assistant Public Defender in the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, where she represents indigent clients charged in felony criminal cases. Since 2000, she has been assigned to the Fifth Municipal District Court in Bridgeview.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Ms. Vahey is considered to be a skilled trial attorney with good legal ability. She is described as having a good temperament, and is described as fair and reasonable. She is reported to be a zealous advocate for her clients. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Kathryn Maloney Vahey has been licensed since 1998. She is a career assistant public defender currently assigned to handle felony trials and specialty diversion court in Bridgeview. She has tried a number of criminal jury and bench trials, including homicides. She is considered to be a passionate and skilled trial attorney with a sensitivity to mental health issues and to be professional. She is active in community affairs. Ms. Kathryn Maloney Vahey 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 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 |
Endorsement
IVI-IPO
------------------------------------------------------John Maher - #123
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
John Maher is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Maher was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993 and is currently serving as Deputy Supervisor, Gang Crimes Unit, at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. Mr. Maher has extensive jury trial experience and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
John G. Maher was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1993. He is a deputy supervisor of the Gang Crimes Unit at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. His other positions at the State’s Attorney’s Office have included deputy supervisor of the Auto Theft Unit (2015-2017), first chair in the Gang Crimes Unit (2002-2015), and Assistant State’s Attorney (1993-1999). He has also worked as an associate attorney at the law firm of Day and Robert (2001-2002) and a contract attorney at Sprint PCS (1999-2001).The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Maher is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He has a wealth of litigation experience in more complex matters and is praised for his trial skills. He is reported to be cooperative with defense counsel, and is considered to be a source of knowledge for other attorneys. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
John Maher has been licensed since 1993. He is a career assistant state's attorney, and currently holds the position of Deputy Supervisor of the Gang Crimes and Complex Litigation Unit. He has extensive criminal jury and bench trial experience, including complex and high-profile cases. He is praised by attorneys and judges for his legal knowledge and ability, and is considered to be calm, professional and even-keeled. Mr. John Maher 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 | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not 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 |
Endorsement
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
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