Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the March 20, 2012 primary.
Updated 3/16/12Lisa Ann Marino - #185
Candidate WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Lisa A. Marino is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Marino was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1988 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in real estate tax, commercial and residential real estate law, and zoning matters. Ms. Marino is highly regarded for her knowledge of real estate tax law and has general litigation experience. Ms. Marino has a fine demeanor and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Lisa Ann Marino was admitted to practice in 1988. She is currently a sole practitioner focusing on real estate and zoning issues. From 1993 to 1997, she was an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney in the civil division, real estate tax unit. From 1988 to 1993 she was an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney where she conducted more than 200 misdemeanor bench trials and traffic offenses, and handled felony financial crime cases. Ms. Marino is considered to be very knowledgeable about her area of practice and she is reported to be a good lawyer with a good temperament. She has experience in more complex litigation matters. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Italian American Political Coalition
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
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Pamela McLean Meyerson - #186
Campaign WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneCandidate Statements: In Her Own Words (FWIW),
Cook County ClerkBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Pamela McLean Meyerson is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Meyerson was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and has concentrated her practice in civil litigation, appeals and business law. Ms. Meyerson has considerable trial experience and is well regarded by her adversaries and by the judges before whom she has appeared. Ms. Meyerson is serving as chair in the Cook County Arbitration Program and is also an instructor for the University of Chicago’s Legal Clinic. Ms. Meyerson possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Pamela McLean Meyerson was admitted to practice in 1983. Since 1989, she has been a sole practitioner, handling civil and commercial litigation in the Circuit Court of Cook County. She also organizes and advises small businesses. Between 1983 and 1985, she was in private practice at Antonow & Fink and was an associate with Goldberg Kohn Bell Black Rosenbloom & Moritz between 1985 and 1989. She teaches trial practice at the University of Chicago Law School. Ms. Meyerson reports no jury trial experience but has acted as lead counsel in 17 civil law bench trials. Ms. Meyerson is reported to have good legal ability and a professional demeanor. She is respected as a hard-working, knowledgeable, and highly ethical practitioner. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Highly Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Highly Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
IVI-IPO
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Deborah J. Fortier - #187
Campaign WebsiteBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:The candidate declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC) screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association’s governing resolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Deborah J. Fortier was admitted to practice in 1977. Since August 2011 she has been a special counsel to the Cook County Health Hospital System. From 2007 to 2008 she was an assistant director of Cook County Department of Planning and Development. From 2004 to 2007 she was the Deputy Chief Legal Advisor for the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. From 2003 to 2004 she served as a hearing officer for the Illinois Department of Employment Security. From 1999 to 2002, she was in private practice doing legal research and from 1992 to 1999, she supervised the fee arbitration program for the Illinois State Bar Association. She is a past president of the Cook County Bar Association. Ms. Fortier reports having no litigation experience. She is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for her research abilities. She is reported to have a good temperament. The Council is concerned, however, that she lacks sufficient litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Not Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Not Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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Jennifer A. Blanc - #188
Campaign Website (newly found; added to sidebar on
page one)
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Jennifer Blanc is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Blanc was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1999 and is currently engaged in the solo practice of law concentrating in bankruptcy, probate, and real estate law. Ms. Blanc is well regarded for her work ethic and fine demeanor. Ms. Blanc has been practicing law for slightly more than 12 years and has limited practice and court experience. Additional practice experience would better prepare Ms. Blanc for service as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Jennifer Blanc was admitted to practice in 1999. She is in private practice focusing on bankruptcy, probate, and real estate. She is very active in community service. Ms. Blanc is considered to be knowledgeable about her area of practice and she is to be commended for her community work. However, her practice is narrow and she lacks sufficient litigation experience to be a judge at this time. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Not Qualified |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Not Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Qualified |
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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