Updated March 14, 2018
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.
Tom Sam Sianis - #130
Campaign Website (newly added)
Tom Sam Sianis: In his own words
Law Bulletin questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Athanasios (Tom) Sianis is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Sianis was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2004 and served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney. Mr. Sianis is currently serving as Director of Enforcement for the Illinois Securities Department. Mr. Sianis has substantial trial and administrative law experience and is well regarded for his legal knowledge, diligence, integrity, and calm demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Athanasios (Tom) S. Sianis was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2004. Since 2012, he has been Enforcement Division Chief of the Illinois Secretary of State Securities Department, as well as a Special Assistant Attorney General to prosecute fraud cases (2016-present). Previously, he was an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney (2005-2012) and focused on felony, preliminary hearing, domestic violence, and child support enforcement matters.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Sianis is considered to have good legal ability. He has substantial litigation experience in both bench and jury matters, and is praised for his temperament. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Athanasios (Tom) S. Sianis has been licensed since 2004. He is currently the Enforcement Division Chief for the Illinois Securities Department, investigating financial fraud and overseeing registration. He is a former assistant state’s attorney. He has handled criminal jury and bench trials. He is considered to be extremely professional and knowledgeable, with high character. He is active in community organizations. Mr. Athanasios S. Sianis 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 |
Endorsements
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago NOW
United Hellenic Voters of America
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Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago NOW
United Hellenic Voters of America
Timothy John Leeming - #131
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Timothy John Leeming is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Leeming was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1986 and served in private practice until 1988 when he became a Cook County Assistant Public Defender. Mr. Leeming has extensive civil, criminal, and appellate practice experience. Mr. Leeming has tried many complex cases and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, work ethic, legal ability, and calm demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Timothy John Leeming was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1986. Since 1988, he has worked as an Assistant Public Defender in the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. For the past ten years he has served in the Office’s Legal Resources Division, where he handles specialized exoneration, post-conviction cases. Before that, he held positions in the Felony Trial Division (1995-1998) and the Appeals Division (1988-1995; 1998-2005). From 1986 to 1988 he worked at the civil private practice firms of Levenfield, Gallagher, and Gold and Eugene Pincham, Jr. and Associates.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Leeming is considered to have good legal ability. He has substantial litigation experience in complex matters and is reported to be a solid defense attorney with good temperament. He is praised for his knowledge of the criminal law. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Timothy John Leeming was admitted in 1986. After a short time with private firms he has been an assistant public defender for almost 30 years. He is currently assigned to the Legal Resources Division handling post-conviction, appellate and exoneration matters, including some high-profile cases; past assignments include Felony Trial division. He has substantial jury, bench and appellate experience and is considered to be very professional, smart and hard-working, with a great temperament. He is a founding member of the Pakistani-American Bar Association and has been active in community and church activities. Mr. Timothy John Leeming 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 Tribune
IVI-IPO
------------------------------------------------------IVI-IPO
Corri Diane Fetman - #132
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Corri Diane Fetman 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:
Ms. Fetman did not participate in the evaluation process. The Council finds her Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Corri Diane Fetman declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Pursuant to ISBA guidelines, Ms. Cori Diane Fetman is found to be Not Recommended 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 | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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