Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Republican primary; no Democrat filed for this vacancy. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the March 20, 2012 primary.
Updated 3/14/12Ketki "Kay" Steffen - #111
Candidate WebsiteQuestionnaire Responses: Chicago Tribune,
Illinois Civil Justice LeagueCandidate Statement: Cook County ClerkBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Judge Ketki Shroff Steffen is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Steffen was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1991. Judge Steffen served 18 years as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney before being appointed to the Circuit Court in 2010. Judge Steffen is passionate about the law and is well regarded for her legal knowledge and excellent demeanor. Judge Steffen is hardworking and treats litigants with compassion and dignity.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Ketki Shroff Steffen was admitted to practice in 1991. She is a career Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County. She reports being lead counsel in 30 trials that have gone to a jury verdict and over 500 that have gone to a bench verdict. She has litigated 13 cases on appeal. Ms. Steffen is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. She enjoys a reputation as a trusted and experienced criminal law litigator. 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 | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Evaluated |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Recommended |
Endorsement
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
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Paul S. Pavlus - #112
Candidate WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Paul S. Pavlus is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Pavlus was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993 and has served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney for 18 years. Mr. Pavlus is currently a supervisor in the Domestic Violence Unit. Mr. Pavlus is well respected for his work ethic, integrity, compassion, and dedication to the law.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Paul S. Pavlus has been a lawyer since 1991. For most of his career, Mr. Pavlus has served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, where he currently serves Deputy Supervisor and Suburban Coordinator for domestic violence courtrooms. He is very involved in community service activities. Lawyers report that he has good legal ability and temperament. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about his area of law and enjoys a reputation of being a good advocate who is working to improve the legal system. The Council finds him 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 | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Evaluated |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Recommended |
Endorsement
Chicago Tribune
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Nicholas G. Grapsas - #113
Candidate WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneCandidate Statement: Cook County ClerkBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Nicholas G. Grapsas is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Grapsas was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1988 and is currently serving as the Illinois Public Administrator for Cook County. Mr. Grapsas has extensive commercial and criminal trial experience. Mr. Grapsas possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Nicholas George Grapsas was admitted to practice in Illinois on May 13, 1988. He is currently in private practice. From 2000 to 2008 Nicholas worked at Quinlan & Carroll Ltd. as an Associate and Partner, and from 1992 to 2000 he served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Mr. Grapsas is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience and is praised for his litigation skills. The Council finds him 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 | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Recommended |
Endorsement
IVI-IPO
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Peter A. Pacione - #114
No Candidate Website knownQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar 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:Peter A. Pacione did not submit materials for evaluation. The Council finds him Not Recommended 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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