Organizing the Data: 10th Subcircuit - McGing vacancy

Updated March 16, 2020
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Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.

John Garrido - #232

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Bar Association Evaluation Narratives

The Chicago Bar Association says:

John Garrido 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:

Not recommended -
Did not participate in the evaluation.

The Illinois State Bar Association says:

John Garrido declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Pursuant to ISBA guidelines, Mr. John Garrido is found to be not recommended for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Other Bar Association Evaluations

Arab American Bar Association: Not Recommended

Asian American Bar Association: Not Recommended

Black Women Lawyers' Association: Not Recommended

Cook County Bar Association: Not Recommended

Decalogue Society of Lawyers: Not Recommended

Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois: Not Recommended

Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois: Not Recommended

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

Endorsements

Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Italian American Police Association
38th Ward Ald. Nicholas Sposato
30th Ward Regular Democratic Organization
Citizens in Action for Better Government
United Hellenic Voters of America

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Jon Stromsta - #233

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Bar Association Evaluation Narratives

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Jon Stromsta is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Stromsta was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1985 and is currently a partner in the Enterprise Law Group. Mr. Stromsta has a wide range of practice experience in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Stromsta has an excellent temperament and is also active in community service. Mr. Stromsta possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Jon K. Stromsta was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1985. He is a partner at the Enterprise Law Group, where he focuses on civil litigation in commercial, chancery, intellectual property, and family law cases. He has also worked as an attorney at Pasulka & Associates (2008-2010); an Assistant Appellate Defender in the Office of the State Appellate Defender, Post-Conviction Unit (2004-2008); a solo practitioner (2000-2004), an attorney at the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare and Pension Funds (1997-2000); and an associate and partner at Ross & Hardies (1985-1997). He provides pro bono services at the Expungement Summit sponsored by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Cabrini Green Legal Aid (2016-present), and as a courtroom facilitator in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division (2009-present).

Mr. Stromsta is considered to have good legal ability and is widely respected for his knowledge of the law in a variety of areas. He has litigation experience both at the trial court and at the appellate court levels. He has a professional demeanor. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.

The Illinois State Bar Association says:

Jon Stromsta was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1985. He was an associate and partner with Ross & Hardies doing civil litigation from 1985 to 1997 after which he moved to the Teamsters Central States Funds dealing with employee benefits issues. He was a solo practitioner for four years then moved to the Office of the State Appellate Defender, handling appeals and post-conviction matters. After that he practiced family law with David Pasulka & Associates until 2010 when he became a partner with Enterprise Law Group when he currently practices. He has taught at Loyola University School of Law and held leadership positions in community organizations. He is a member of various bar associations and has served as a courtroom facilitator in Domestic Relations assisting pro se parties.

He is considered by attorneys to be very smart and trustworthy, with a good demeanor and a higher than average understanding of various areas of law. He has jury trial experience. ISBA finds Mr. Jon Stromsta qualified to serve as a judge to the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Other Bar Association Evaluations

Arab American Bar Association: Not evaluated through no fault of the candidate

Asian American Bar Association: Qualified

Black Women Lawyers' Association: Recommended

Cook County Bar Association: Recommended

Decalogue Society of Lawyers: Recommended

Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended

Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois: Recommended

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
AMVOTE PAC
Indo-American Democratic Organization
Chicago NOW PAC
Personal PAC
47th Ward Democratic Organization
45th Ward Independent Dems
41st Ward Regular Democratic Organization
40th Ward Ald. Andre Vasquez
39th Ward Democratic Organization
Advocates Society (Recommended)

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Maire Aileen Dempsey - #234

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Bar Association Evaluation Narratives

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Maire Dempsey is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Dempsey was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2002 and is currently a trial partner concentrating in medical malpractice defense. Ms. Dempsey has handled complex legal malpractice cases and is active in community work. Ms. Dempsey is well regarded for her integrity, diligence, knowledge of the law, and excellent demeanor.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Maire A. Dempsey was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2002. Since 2016, she has served as a Partner at Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd., where she is a medical malpractice defense litigator. Previously, she also handled medical malpractice defense matters at Hickey Mella & Associates, where she was an Associate Attorney (2008-2015).

Ms. Dempsey is considered to have good legal ability. She is praised for her temperament and her litigation skills. She has substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.

The Illinois State Bar Association says:

Marie Aileen Dempsey has been licensed since 2002. She is currently a partner at Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. handling medical malpractice defense litigation involving hospitals and health care professionals. Before joining her current firm, she was an associate at several other medical malpractice defense firms. She is a member of several bar associations, has been a volunteer with the Legal Assistance Foundation, and currently assists refugees through the Syrian Community Network.

She has substantial civil jury and bench trial experience, as well as in depositions and pretrial motions. She is known to be prepared and professional, with a good demeanor. ISBA finds Ms. Maire Aileen Dempsey qualified to serve as a judge to the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Other Bar Association Evaluations

Arab American Bar Association: Recommended

Asian American Bar Association: Recommended

Black Women Lawyers' Association: Recommended

Cook County Bar Association: Recommended

Decalogue Society of Lawyers: Recommended

Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended

Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois: Recommended

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
LGBTQ Impact

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