Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
Heather Mulligan Begley - #231
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Heather Begley is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Begley was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2003 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in personal injury and medical malpractice matters. Ms. Begley is hardworking and well regarded for her legal knowledge, legal ability, and excellent temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Heather A. Begley was admitted to practice in 2003. She is an Associate at Cunningham, Meyer and Vedrine, P.C., where she focuses on malpractice defense. Before that, she was a Solo Practitioner at Begley Law Offices, P.C. (2013-2014), where she handled personal injury matters. She handled personal injury and wrongful death matters as an Associate with first chair and second chair experience at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll (2007-2013), and also as an Associate (2003-2006) at Clifford Law Offices, P.C.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Ms. Begley is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for her litigation skills. She is reported to have a good temperament and respondents often noted her high integrity when dealing with opposing counsel. She has substantial litigation experience. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Heather Mulligan Begley has been licensed since 2003. She is currently as associate at Cunningham, Meyer and Vedrine handling mainly medical malpractice defense cases. She has worked for several other civil litigation firms and also had her own practice. She has written for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, is a member of several bar associations and is active in her local community.
She has civil jury and pre-trial motion experience. She was praised by attorneys for her diligence, professionalism, knowledge, integrity, and level-headedness. ISBA finds Ms. Heather Mulligan Begley 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
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Italian American Police Association
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Nichole C. Patton - #232
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Nichole C. Patton is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Patton was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1997 and was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2018. Judge Patton is currently assigned to the County Division. Judge Patton has extensive knowledge and experience in mental health law and works well with pro se litigants. Judge Patton is dedicated to the justice system and is well respected by the lawyers and litigants who appear before her. Judge Patton is highly regarded for her knowledge of the law, legal ability, diligence, fine demeanor, and excellent temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Nicole Catina Patton was admitted to practice in 1997. Before her appointment to the bench, in 2018, she served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, focusing on court proceedings involving mental health commitments. From 1997 to 2001 she served as an Assistant Cook County State’s attorney doing both civil and criminal matters. From 2001 to 2002, she was an attorney with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and from 2003 to 2010, she was with small firms or worked as a sole practitioner. Before becoming a judge, Patton was considered to be knowledgeable about the law and was described as a “go to” person in the State’s Attorney’s Office. She is considered to have good legal ability and is praised as a good lawyer – a zealous advocate who is trustworthy and respectful both to clients and opposing counsel. She is active in community matters, and is the author of a recent article on expert witnesses. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Nichole C. Patton has been licensed since 1997. She was appointed to the circuit court in June 2018 and currently sits in the County Division. At the time of her appointment she was an assistant state’s attorney in the Special Prosecutions Bureau – Mental Health Unit. She initially worked as a prosecutor from 1996 until 2001 serving in Juvenile, Appeals and Traffic. From 2001 until returning to the States’ Attorney’s Office in 2010 she worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.; for a firm handling medical malpractice cases; and then in her own solo general practice. She is on the Board of Managers for the Chicago Bar Association and is active with other community organizations.
Attorneys reported that she is knowledgeable about the law, well prepared and is fair with a good temperament. She has some jury trial experience. ISBA finds Ms. Nichole C. Patton 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
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