Organizing the Data: 8th Subcircuit - Fleming 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.

Jonathan Clark Green - #231

Campaign Website

Bar Association Evaluation Narratives

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Jonathan Clark Green is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Green was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1986. Since 2003, Mr. Green has worked as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago and has handled a wide variety of complex litigation matters involving the Chicago Police Department, federal civil rights cases, and representation of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Mr. Green has broad knowledge and experience in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Green is well regarded for his legal knowledge, extensive litigation experience, diligence, and commitment to the law.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Jonathan C. Green was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1986. He is senior counsel/supervisor of the Department of Law at the City of Chicago, Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division, where is responsible for all aspects of civil rights and torts litigation. From 2003 to 2013, he worked as a principal of the Law Offices of Green and Green, P.C., and of counsel at Rock, Fusco & Garvey Ltd. At both firms his practice included domestic and international civil litigation, including business and construction litigation, real estate and commercial transactions, and international law.

Mr. Green is viewed by many respondents as knowledgeable about substantive and procedural law with good legal ability. To these lawyers, he is a solid practitioner. Most respondents report that he has a good temperament. In general, he has had an impressive legal career with substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.

The Illinois State Bar Association says:

Jonathan Clark Green was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1986. He is currently a supervising attorney with the Corporation Counsel’s Office for Chicago doing civil litigation. He is also the liaison city attorney for the Civilian Office of Police Accountability in court proceedings. Prior positions have included time in private practice, including doing business law in Belgium; serving on the legal staff for the Illinois House of Representatives; and as an assistant attorney general; and a fellowship with the American Society of International Law. He is active with several bar associations, including serving as current First Vice President (and incoming President) of the Advocates Society. He is active in the community and is an advisory member to the board of the Little City Foundation.

Some attorneys contacted during the investigation reported that he is capable, competent, civil, and fair; a few expressed concerns over ongoing discovery issues in federal court in civil rights cases with the City’s Law Department, and his role and responsibility concerning those issues. He has handled several civil juries as lead counsel. ISBA finds Mr. Jonathan Clark Green to be 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
42nd Ward Democratic Organization
2nd Ward Democrats
AMVOTE PAC
Indo-American Democratic Organization
Personal PAC
Advocates Society (Endorsed)

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Bradley R. Trowbridge - #232

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Law Bulletin Questionnaire

Bar Association Evaluation Narratives

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Bradley R. Trowbridge is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Trowbridge was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2000 and is engaged in private practice concentrating in family law matters. Mr. Trowbridge has a fine demeanor and temperament and possesses the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Bradley R. Trowbridge was admitted to practice in Illinois in 2000. Prior to law school he served as a social worker. Since 2004 he has served as a solo practitioner focusing on domestic relations issues. He has worked as a staff attorney at the Chicago Department of Law; a staff attorney at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago; and as an associate with Audrey Gaynor & Associates. He has handled domestic violence order of protection pro bono work.

Mr. Trowbridge is considered to have good legal ability. He has had substantial litigation experience in a variety of areas. Judges and practitioners praise his litigation skills. A few respondents questioned his temperament, but on balance, the Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.

The Illinois State Bar Association says:

Bradley R. Trowbridge has been licensed in Illinois since 2000. He has had his own law practice since 2003 handling domestic, chancery, probate, and criminal matters. He also serves as an appointed guardian ad litem and has taught at The John Marshall Law School. He previously worked for several agencies included the Legal Assistance Foundation and is a mediator and arbitrator. He has published articles, volunteered with First Defense Legal Aid, and was president of the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network.

Attorneys consider him to be professional, civil and fair. ISBA finds Mr. Bradley R. Trowbridge 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 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 Tribune
Mayor Lori Lightfoot
IVI-IPO
47th Ward Democratic Organization
40th Ward Ald. Andre Vasquez
LGBTQ Victory Fund
LGBTQ Impact
Chicago NOW PAC
Personal PAC

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