The CCL report lists candidate evaluations in alphabetical order. Voters may find it more useful to see what the Council thinks of candidates seeking each vacancy, particularly in (those all too few) contested races. So, in this post, we will break down the Council's evaluations candidates seeking vacancies in Subcircuits 1-11. In the last post, we reviewed the CCL's narratives of candidates seeking countywide judicial vacancies. In the next post, we will look at the Council's evaluations of candidates in Subcircuits 13-20.
As soon as these are all done, I'll get to work updating the Organizing the Data posts to include the Council's narratives. Be patient; I'll get this all done as soon as I can.
1st Subcircuit
Balanoff Vacancy
Radiance Ward - Qualified
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Qualified rating. - Ed.)
Natalie L. Howse - Not Recommended
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Not Recommended rating because this candidate did not participate in the Alliance screening process. - Ed.)
Walker Vacancy
Ashley Green Shambley - Qualified
Ashley Nicole Shambley was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2010. She serves as a Cook County Public Defender and was previously in private practice.
Ms. Shambley has a good reputation with regard to her legal ability and knowledge.
The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Ginger Odom - Qualified
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Qualified rating. - Ed.)
Tiffany N. Brooks
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Not Recommended rating because this candidate did not participate in the Alliance screening process. - Ed.)
3rd Subcircuit
Murphy Vacancy
John Carroll - Qualified
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Qualified rating. - Ed.)
Sherlock Vacancy
Martin Douglas Reggi - Qualified
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Qualified rating. - Ed.)
Rachel Marrello - Qualified
Rachel Marrello was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2000.
The Council finds Rachel Marrello qualified for the Circuit Court.
5th Subcircuit
Ross Vacancy
Stephanie Kelly - Qualified
Stephanie Kelly was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2001. She has been in both private practice and in-house in the field of Labor and Employment law.
Ms. Kelly’s career has included extensive experience in handling administrative hearings similar to litigation in other courts and experience supervising litigation in various courts. She is described as diligent and professional. While her courtroom experience is from earlier in her career, we believe she is qualified to transition to the bench.
The Council finds Stephanie Kelly Qualified for the Circuit Court.
8th Subcircuit
Gamrath Vacancy
Kathleen Cunniff Ori - Qualified
Kathleen Ori was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2007. Since 2017, she has served as an Assistant State's Attorney in Cook County. Previously, she was in private practice.
The Council finds Ms. Ori Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Elizabeth Christina Dibler - Qualified
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Qualified rating. - Ed.)
Garson Fischer - Qualified
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Qualified rating. - Ed.)
Mikva Vacancy
Lester Finkle - Qualified
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Qualified rating. - Ed.)
Daniel Balanoff - Not Qualified
Daniel Balanoff was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2007. He has been in private practice since admission. Mr. Balanoff also served one year as Chief Legal Officer/Director of Special Projects in the Second District of the Cook County Board of Review (Property Tax Appeal Board).
Mr. Balanoff has some litigation experience, but the Council has concerns about his litigation skills in more complex cases. While he is described as professional and respectful, some concerns have been raised about his integrity.
The Council finds [Daniel] Balanoff Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Katherine Morrison - Qualified
Katherine Carole Morrison was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2012. Since 2018, she has been a partner in private practice, handling medical malpractice defense cases and defense of section 1983 civil rights cases. She has been in private practice since admission to the bar.
Ms. Morrison is considered to have good legal ability. She is praised for her diligence and work ethic. She is reported to have good temperament.
The Council finds Ms. Morrison Qualified for the Circuit Court.
11th Subcircuit
McLean Meyerson Vacancy
Jarrett Knox - Qualified
Jarrett Knox was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2014. He previously worked as an Equal Justice Works Fellow and is with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office.
Mr. Knox is described as smart, knowledgeable, and thorough. He is also praised for his honesty, fairness, and impartiality.
The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
John Carrozza - Qualified
John Carrozza was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2005. He has been in private practice since 2009.
Everyone interviewed stated that Mr. Carrozza has impeccable character and integrity. He is described as “professional, prepared and polite”. He is calm and even-tempered. He has a wide perspective of the law and a wide range of clients.
The Council finds Mr. Carrozza qualified for the Circuit Court.
Roberts Vacancy
Kim Przekota - Qualified
(The Council's list of evaluation narratives does not include a narrative for this candidate, but FWIW can confirm that the Council gave this candidate a Qualified rating. - Ed.)
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