Organizing the Data: 6th Subcircuit - Nega vacancy

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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.

Jamie Guerra Dickler - #231

Campaign Website

Law Bulletin Questionnaire

Bar Association Evaluation Narratives

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Jamie Guerra Dickler is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Dickler was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2005 and has served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney since her admission to the Bar and is currently assigned to the Felony Trial Division. Ms. Dickler has extensive experience and is well regarded for her knowledge of the law, fairness and excellent demeanor.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Jamie Guerra Dickler was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2005. Since that time, she has worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Cook County State’s Attorney Office, where since 2013 she has been assigned to various felony courtrooms and has served as lead counsel on over one hundred bench trials. Her other assignments at the State’s Attorney Office include various preliminary hearing courtrooms and the Grand Jury, Sex and Homicide Unit, as well as the Felony Review Unit. She also handled various misdemeanor cases there, including domestic violence.

Ms. Dickler is praised for her legal ability and for her integrity in negotiating with opposing counsel. She is reported to be highly professional and always well prepared. All reports indicate that Ms. Dickler is an ethical prosecutor with good abilities. She is active in in the community. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.

The Illinois State Bar Association says:

Jamie Guerra Dickler was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2005. She is a career assistant state’s attorney currently assigned to the Felony Trial Division as the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. Prior assignments include Misdemeanor, Felony Review and the Grand Jury, Sex and Homicide Unit. She is a member of several bar associations, a mentor with Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, and has been on the Junior Board of the Chicago Lighthouse.

She has substantial criminal jury and bench trial experience, including handling complex cases. Attorneys praise her for her extensive legal knowledge, her temperament, organization, and impartiality. ISBA finds Ms. Jamie Guerra Dickler 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
Chicago Federation of Labor
Mayor Lori Lightfoot
30th Ward Regular Democratic Organization
26th Ward Democratic Organization
AMVOTE PAC
Indo-American Democratic Organization
Chicago NOW PAC
Personal PAC
Advocates Society (Recommended)

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Anne Shaw - #232

Campaign Website

Bar Association Evaluation Narratives

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Anne Shaw is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Shaw was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1995 and is currently in private practice concentrating in bankruptcy, corporate law, family law, probate, civil rights, commercial litigation, civil litigation, and real estate law. Concerns about the candidate’s diligence, punctuality and temperament resulted in a “Not Recommended” finding.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Anne I. Shaw was admitted to practice in 1995. Since 2003, she has been the founder and owner of Shaw Legal Services, Ltd. (formerly known as Shaw & Associates), where she focuses on civil litigation, civil rights, business transactions, real estate, bankruptcy, and estate planning matters. Previously, she was an Associate at the Law Offices of Robert Orman (1995-2003).

Ms. Shaw is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for her temperament. She has substantial litigation experience. The Council would find her Qualified for the Circuit Court but we are concerned about her role in a problematic ethics issue. The Council notes a recent court case involving her role in questionable real estate matters. She has offered an explanation. While Ms. Shaw admits offering the use of her real estate license, she claims to have never been an active part of the family company involved in the dealings. However, she also states that she trained the staff and licensed real estate sales agents and was responsible for compliance with all laws, rules and regulations for the first two years it operated. In light of the various issues raised by the court case and the need to maintain the highest levels of integrity in the Circuit Court, the Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.

The Illinois State Bar Association says:

Anne Shaw was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1995. Since 2003 she has been a private practitioner focusing on civil matters, civil rights, real estate, and business matters. She is a past president of the Asian American Bar Association, on the board of the ACLU and a past commissioner at the Board of Ethics. She has spoken on legal topics and helped found a legal clinic.

While attorneys considered her to be even keeled and fair, and to have adequate legal knowledge, concerns were raised about her lack of jury trial, complex and recent litigation, as well as her organizational skills. ISBA finds Ms. Anne Shaw 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: 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: Not Recommended

Women's Bar Association of Illinois: Not Recommended

Endorsements

47th Ward Democratic Organization
2nd Ward Democrats
New 26th Ward Independent Democratic Party
Personal PAC

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