Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy. This post may be updated before the primary as new information becomes available.
Basileios "Bill" John Foutris - #193
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Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Basileiois “Bill” Foutris is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Foutris was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2000 and is currently in private practice concentrating in plaintiff’s civil rights and police misconduct litigation. Mr. Foutris has extensive trial experience and has personally tried many high-profile cases in the Federal and State Courts. While Mr. Foutris is well regarded for his knowledge of the law and legal experience, there is a need to work on his temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Basileios “Bill” John Foutris was admitted to practice in 2000. His practice has been devoted to representing victims of police misconduct. As a civil rights lawyer, he has been involved in litigating wrongful death, police shootings, police brutality, illegal searches, false arrest, coerced confessions, malicious prosecution and other police misconduct. He has substantial litigation experience in both state and federal courts. He us praised for his knowledge of the law. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Basileios “Bill” Foutris has been licensed since 2000. Since 2005 he has been a sole practitioner with Foutris Law Office, Ltd. where he represents plaintiffs in civil rights and police misconduct civil litigation matters. Prior to opening his own firm, he was an associate and a contract attorney with two other civil litigation firms. He is a member of several bar associations and does pro bono work through his practice.
He has substantial civil jury and bench trial experience in both state and federal courts and has handled some high-profile cases as well as some appeals. Most attorneys generally reported that he a formidable opponent respected for his knowledge. A few attorneys interviewed felt that at time he took advantage of less-experienced colleagues in resolving disputed and was not always easy to work with; some attributed any such issues to his passion for his clients.
The Committee finds Basileios Foutris qualified for election 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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Torrick Alan Ward - #194
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Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Torrick Alan Ward is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Ward was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1998. He has significant litigation experience in several substantive legal areas. He presently oversees labor matters for Cook County. He is well regarded for his legal knowledge, work ethic, temperament, and integrity.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Torrick Alan Ward was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1998. Mr. Ward began his career at the Chicago Department of Law as an assistant corporation counsel. In 2004 he was promoted to senior counsel where he supervised attorneys, handled employment discrimination suits and helped develop city policies. In 2008, he became the deputy director of the Chicago office of Compliance. In 2012 he began a solo practice.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Ward is praised for his legal ability and temperament. He has had substantial litigation experience during the course of his career, and is reported to have good temperament – civil and professional. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Torrick Ward was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1998. In 2015 he left his private practice to become Senior Labor Counsel for the Cook County Labor Relations office; in 2019 he became Deputy Director, his current position. Prior to opening his practice in 2010 where he focused on labor and employment law, he had been Deputy Director of the Office of Compliance for the City of Chicago, and an assistant corporation counsel. He has spoken on labor law issues and taught at DePaul and had been active with the Rogers Park Business Alliance.
He has civil jury and bench trial experience in both state and federal courts. Attorneys consider him to be well-experienced, civil, professional, with excellent integrity and legal knowledge.
The Committee finds Torrick Ward qualified for election 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: Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago: Highly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
Women's Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
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------------------------------------------------------Barry Goldberg - #195
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Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Barry Goldberg is “Qualified” to serve as a Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Goldberg was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1999. Mr. Goldberg is a knowledgeable and experienced Assistant Attorney General, where he has been recognized for his work and given substantial responsibilities. He is well regarded for his integrity, work ethic, and temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Barry Goldberg was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1999. He is a member of several bar associations including the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, where he served as President (2009-2010). He has spent his career at the Charitable Trust Bureau of the Illinois Office of the Attorney General, where he has served as Bureau Chief (2019-present), Deputy Bureau Chief (2018-2019), Assistant Bureau Chief (2006-2017), and Assistant Attorney General (1999-2006).The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Barry Goldberg is considered to have very good legal ability and is exceptionally knowledgeable involving charitable trusts. He is praised for his temperament. He has handled enforcement actions and conducted a multistate litigation action in a fraud action in federal court. While he has little trial experience, he has substantial experience in litigation matters. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Barry Goldberg was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1999. He has spent his career as an assistant attorney general, where is currently is the Bureau Chief of the Charitable Trust Bureau. He is a member of several bar associations and a past president of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers. In addition, he has lectured at law schools and written on legal topics and is active in community organizations.
He does not report jury or bench trial experience, but does have substantial quasi-trial civil experience, including administrative and evidentiary hearings. Attorneys reported that his legal knowledge was superior in the art of charitable trust issues and fraud. He is considered to have high integrity with a good temperament.
The Committee finds Barry Goldberg qualified for election 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: Highly 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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Don R. Sampen - #196
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Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Don R. Sampen is “Qualified” to serve as a Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Sampen was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1975. He has been a partner at Jenner & Block and Meckler, Bulger & Tilson. He also was a Division and Bureau Chief at the Attorney General’s office. Currently, he is a partner at Clausen Miller P.C., where he mostly handles appeals of commercial litigation. Mr. Sampen is hard-working, extremely knowledgeable of the law, and has an exceptional temperament. His broad range of experience and the high regard for him in the legal community make him qualified to be a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Don R. Sampen was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1975. Since 2008, he has been a partner at Clausen Miller P.C., where he focuses on appellate litigation. He has also been a partner at Meckler, Bulger & Tilson, where he focused on insurance-related commercial litigation (2003-2008); chief of the Public Interest Division and chief of the Special Litigation Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office (1995-2003); a partner at Martin, Craig, Chester & Sonnenschein (1988-1995); a partner and associate at Jenner & Block (1976-1988); and a law clerk to Judge Phil Tone of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1975-1976). He serves as pro bono counsel for the Abolition Institute, an organization that fights modern day slavery.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Sampen is considered to have excellent legal ability. He is a widely respected appellate attorney who is also praised for his trial litigation experience in complex matters. He is reported to have a professional demeanor and is considered to a solid practitioner who knows the court system from a variety of points of view. The Council finds him Well Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Don R. Sampen has been licensed since 1975. He is currently a partner at ClausenMiller where he focuses on appellate litigation. He also spent several years as an assistant attorney general, where he was the Chief of Public Interest and Special Litigation and was a partner at two other law firms before that. He has taught at both Loyola and Northwestern, spoken at seminars, and handled pro bono matters. He is active with several bar associations, having chaired a section council with the Illinois State Bar Association, served as a committee chair with the Chicago Bar Association, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Appellate Lawyers Association. He has teaching and writing experience. He has been a members of the Lincolnwood Plan Commission and the Evanston Zoning Board of Appeals.
He has civil jury and bench trial experience, and handled eighty appellate cases, in addition to being an arbitrator. Attorneys give him high marks for his legal knowledge and ability, high character, and kind demeanor.
The Committee finds Don R. Sampen qualified for election 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: Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago: Highly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
Women's Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
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Thanks for putting this resource together. I really appreciate it--incredibly useful.
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