Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
Lauren Brougham Glennon - #232
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Lauren Brougham Glennon is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Glennon was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2003 and has had varied practice experience. Ms. Glennon is currently a solo practitioner and concentrates her practice in commercial litigation and residential real estate matters. Ms. Glennon has an excellent temperament and demeanor; however, at this stage of her career she does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of legal experience to effectively serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Lauren B. Glennon was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2003. Since 2017, she has been a Solo Practitioner at Glennon Law LLC, where she handles general legal matters, including traffic tickets, commercial and residential real estate transactions, and property tax appeals. Previously, she worked as a Senior Associate at Odelson & Sterk, LTD (2014-2017), a Senior Associate at Worsek & Vihon, LLP (2006-2014), and Assistant Corporation Counsel for Buildings and Land Use Litigation at the City of Chicago’s Law Department (2000-2006).The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Lauren Glennon is considered to have good legal ability, and is praised for her litigation skills. She is reported to have experience in a variety of legal areas and to have good temperament. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Lauren Brougham Glennon was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2003. She opened a solo practice in 2017 focusing on property tax appeals. Before that, she worked at two firms also handling property tax appeals. She was also an assistant corporation counsel and has served as an administrative law judge for several suburbs. She is a member of several bar associations, sits on committees for the American Bar Association, has spoken on legal topics and recently founded a technology company called LawCo.
While attorneys praised her legal knowledge in her area of practice, and her ability to explain complex ideas as an ALJ, concerns were raised over her lack of any jury trial and recent courtroom litigation experience and the breadth of her practice. ISBA finds Ms. Lauren Brougham Glennon not 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: Not Recommended
Cook County Bar Association: Recommended
Decalogue Society of Lawyers: Recommended
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois: Not Recommended
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago: Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
Women's Bar Association of Illinois: Not Recommended
Endorsement
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
------------------------------------------------------David A. Bonoma - #233
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
David A. Bonoma is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Bonoma was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1988 and is a partner in a small Chicago law firm. Mr. Bonoma concentrates his practice in government affairs and land use. Mr. Bonoma represents the Board of Education in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and has represented a major telecommunications company in several tort cases. Mr. Bonoma has also represented municipalities in reviewing their legal policies and procedures for municipal fines and collection practices. While Mr. Bonoma has limited trial experience, he has had a wide range of legal experience and possesses the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
David Alan Bonoma was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1988. He is a Partner in Chicago office of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, where he serves as the firm’s representative in interacting with current or potential governmental clients, and for business development in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Previously he served as Acting Director of External Affairs, North Region, of Commonwealth Edison (2012-2014), as Founding Partner of Reyes & Bonomona, Ltd. (2005-2011), as Shareholder in the Government Group of Greenberg & Traurig, LLP (2003-2005), as Chief of Staff and Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney Office (1997-2003), and as an Associate Attorney with Phelan Pope & John, Ltd./Shefsky Froelich & Devine, Ltd. (1988-1997). He provides pro bono services for the Maryville Academic, a Catholic social services organization, where he is currently Chair of the Legal Affairs Committee.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Bonoma is considered to have good legal ability, and is reported to be exceptionally hard-working and a good problem solver. He has vast experience handling transactional work, but has never handled a jury trial. He has some litigation experience in more complex matters, and is praised for his integrity and for his temperament. The Council is concerned about his lack of substantial litigation experience, but he has excelled in a variety of settings throughout his career. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
David A. Bonoma was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1988. He is a partner with Linebarger Googan Blair & Sampson representing governmental entities. He has previously been in private practice with several firms focusing on corporate law; managed government relationships with Commonwealth Edison from 2012 to 2014; sat on the Board of Review for the Illinois Department of Employment Security from 2011 to 2013; and was chief of staff with the State’s Attorney’s Office from 1997 to 2003. He is chair of the Legal Affairs Committee for the Board of Maryville.
Attorneys praised his intelligence, diligence, integrity, knowledge in his area, and temperament. Concerns were raised over his lack of jury and bench trial experience. ISBA finds Mr. David A. Bonoma not 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: Not Recommended
Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
13th Ward Democratic Organization
AMVOTE PAC
Personal PAC
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AMVOTE PAC
Personal PAC
Regina Ann Mescall - #234
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Regina Ann Mescall is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Mescall was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2007 and is currently serving as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney at the George Leighton Criminal Court. Ms. Mescall has extensive experience and has tried many high profile cases. Ms. Mescall is highly regarded for her knowledge of the law, legal ability, work ethic, and excellent demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Regina Mescall was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2008, but has practiced since 2004. Since 2008, she worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney Office, where she currently serves as a First Chair in the Felony Trial Division and previously served in the Felony Review Unit (2018—Jan. 2019, 2015-2016, 2008-2009), the Felony Trial Division (2016-2018, 2012-2015), and the Preliminary Hearing/Grand Jury Unit (2009-2012). Prior to that, she was Assistant District Attorney in the state of New Mexico (2004-2008). She is a member in good standing of the National District Attorney’s Association.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Ms. Mescall is considered to have good legal ability and handles some of the most complex matters in the State’s Attorney’s Office. She is praised for her litigation skills and for her professional demeanor. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Regina Ann Mescall was admitted to the New Mexico bar in 2002 and the Illinois bar in 2007. From 2002 to 2008 she was a prosecutor with the district attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2008 she became an assistant state’s attorney in Cook County. She is currently a first chair at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse after previous assignments in Felony Review at the Fifth Municipal District (Bridgeview) and the Sixth Municipal District (Markham). She belongs to various prosecutors’ bar associations.
She has extensive criminal jury and bench trial experience including in serious and complex felonies. ISBA finds Ms. Regina Ann Mescall highly 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: Not evaluated through no fault of the candidate
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago: Highly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
Women's Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
Endorsement
Chicago Tribune
------------------------------------------------------James John Knibbs - #235
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
James John Knibbs is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Knibbs was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1985 and is currently serving as Of Counsel to a law firm that handles litigation in the state and federal courts. Mr. Knibbs has a wide range of civil and criminal litigation experience. Mr. Knibbs is well regarded for his knowledge of civil and criminal law, legal ability, good demeanor, and fine temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
James John Knibbs was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1985. He is Of Counsel at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff, where he handles civil litigation in state and federal court. He began his legal career at the Cook County State’s Attorney Office, where he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney from 1985 to 1989 and from 2002 to 2008. He has also worked at several private law firms where he handled personal injury and wrongful death matters.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Knibbs is considered to have good legal ability with substantial litigation experience in both criminal and civil matters. He is praised for his work ethic, knowledge of the law, and demeanor. He is also praised for his litigation skills and is reported to be always prepared. He is reported to have good temperament and to be diligent and punctual. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
James John Knibbs has been licensed since 1985. He is currently ‘of counsel’ at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff, handling civil litigation matters. He has also been a partner at several other civil litigation firms and spent ten years as an assistant state’s attorney, six of them as a supervisor in the Financial Crimes and Professional Standard Units. He is a member of several bar associations, including as a committee member, has written on legal topics, and taught Trial Advocacy for several years at Loyola University School of Law.
Attorneys praise him for his knowledge, demeanor, work ethic, impartiality, and low-key demeanor. He has extensive jury trial experience, both civil and criminal. ISBA finds Mr. James John Knibbs 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: 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: Highly Recommended
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago: Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois: Highly Recommended
Women's Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
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Thomas J. Condon, Jr. - #236
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Thomas J. Condon Jr. is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Condon was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2002 and is currently in private practice concentrating in litigation and government practice. Mr. Condon is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, and integrity.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Thomas Condon, Jr. was admitted to practice in 2001 and is currently in private practice. In the past has been an attorney with the Chicago Department of Law. He has substantial litigation experience in tort matters and commercial disputes.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Condon is considered to have good legal ability with substantial experience in a variety of legal areas. He is praised for his temperament. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Thomas J. Condon, Jr. has been licensed since 2002. He joined Peterson, Johnson and Murray in 2016 where he is a partner handling litigation matters. Before that he worked at several other litigation firms and also was an associate corporation counsel for the City of Chicago for four years. In that position he helped draft ordinances and was head of the Fast Track demolition team. He has been a prosecutor for various suburbs. He is a member of several bar associations and is active with different community organizations.
Attorneys respect him for his legal knowledge, and he has substantial civil jury and bench trial experience. He is considered to be well-prepared, ethical and diligent. ISBA finds Mr. Thomas J. Condon, Jr. 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: Not evaluated through no fault of the candidate
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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Brad S. Telander - #237
Campaign Wesbite
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Brad S. Telander is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Telander was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and is currently a sole practitioner concentrating in criminal defense matters. Mr. Telander has extensive experience and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, and excellent demeanor.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Brad S. Telander was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1983. Since 2014, he has been the Owner of Telander & Associates, where he handles traffic, misdemeanor, and felony matters. Previously he was a Partner at Telander & Telander (1992-2014), an Attorney for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad (1991-1992), and an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney Office (1983-1991), where he worked in the Felony Review unit, the Preliminary Hearings unit, the Felony Trial Division, and Gang Crimes unit.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Telander is considered to have good legal ability. He is reported to be a solid practitioner with good legal knowledge and trial skills. He has substantial litigation experience, and is reported to have a good temperament. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Brad S. Telander has been licensed since 1983. He has been the owner of Telander & Associates since 2014 focusing mainly on criminal defense cases. Prior to that he was a partner at Telander & Telander from 1992 to 2014; an attorney with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad from 1991 to 1992; and an assistant state’s attorney from 1983 to 1991. He is a member of several bar associations.
He is a well-respected trial attorney who is considered to be a ‘straight shooter’, prepared and unflappable. He has jury and bench experience, including in complex cases. ISBA finds Mr. Brad S. Telander 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: Not evaluated through no fault of the candidate
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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Scott Edward Lipinski - #239
No campaign website known
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Scott Edward Lipinski is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Lipinski was admitted in 2002 and has served as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender since 2003. Mr. Lipinski has criminal practice experience, but concerns about his diligence and temperament resulted in a “Not Recommended” finding.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Scott Lipinski was admitted to practice in 2002. He is a career Assistant Cook County Public Defender, currently assigned to the felony rotation in the Markham Courthouse where he now handles felony defense matters. He handled misdemeanor and other less complex matters for much of his career, but he now has begun defending more complex cases. He is considered to have good legal ability and many lawyers report that he is a zealous advocate for his clients. However, there were several reports that Mr. Lipinski can be abrasive and lack courtesy. On balance, the Council finds him Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Scott Edward Lipinski has been licensed since 2002. He is a career assistant public defender currently assigned to felonies in the Sixth Municipal District (Markham); previous assignments include Child Protection and the Fifth Municipal District (Bridgeview). He is a member of the Southwest Bar Association.
He has substantial jury and bench trial experience, mainly criminal. Attorneys generally reported that he has sufficient legal knowledge and is considered to be diligent. He did received some mixed comments regarding temperament; some who did not see it as an issue did agree that he could be abrasive, others described him as condescending at times, and other attorneys expressed no concern at all. ISBA finds Mr. Scott Edward Lipinski 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: Not evaluated through no fault of the candidate
Black Women Lawyers' Association: Not Recommended
Cook County Bar Association: Recommended
Decalogue Society of Lawyers: Not Recommended
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois: Not Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois: Not evaluated through no fault of the candidate
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago: Not Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
Women's Bar Association of Illinois: Not Recommended
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