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 3/17/12Arthur P. Wheatley - #187
Campaign WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Arthur P. Wheatley is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Wheatley was admitted to the Bar of Illinois in 1983 and has experience in both the private and government sector. Mr. Wheatley has extensive litigation experience and served as Deputy General Counsel for the Chicago Transit Authority. Mr. Wheatley is highly regarded by his peers for his outstanding temperament, knowledge of the law, and legal ability.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Judge Arthur P. Wheatley was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2010. He was admitted to practice in 1974. Before becoming a judge, he was Deputy General Counsel of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). He spent much of his career as an attorney with the CTA, although he worked for the federal government and was in private practice for four years. As a lawyer, he was considered to have good legal ability and was praised for his temperament and for his knowledge of tort law. 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 | Highly 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
Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Defender
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Mable Taylor - #188
Campaign Website (newly found; link added to sidebar on
page one)
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Mable Taylor is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Taylor was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and has been a solo practitioner her entire career. Her practice involves both criminal defense and civil matters. Ms. Taylor has performed extensive community and volunteer work. However, Ms. Taylor’s practice experience is limited and, at this time, she does not possess the breadth and depth of legal experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Mable Taylor was admitted to practice in 1994. She is a sole practitioner doing both criminal and civil law matters. Some lawyers report that she is a good lawyer with good temperament. She has demonstrated her commitment to public service. However, while Ms. Taylor has litigation experience, the Council is concerned that she lacks sufficient experience in more complex matters. In addition, she showed questionable judgment during the evaluation process through her unwillingness to cooperate fully with the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening (which includes the Chicago Council of Lawyers) in its efforts to gather meaningful information about her record and candidacy. 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 | 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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Kimberly D. Lewis - #189
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:Kimberly Lewis did not submit materials for evaluation. The Council finds her 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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Mark Battaglia - #190
Campaign WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Mark Battaglia is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Battaglia was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2000 and has both civil and criminal experience. Mr. Battaglia served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney for six years before entering private practice and is currently a solo practitioner concentrating in criminal defense and civil trial work. Mr. Battaglia’s practice experience falls short of the Committee’s 12-year guideline and additional practice experience would better prepare him for service on the bench. It is recommended that Mr. Battaglia obtain additional practice experience before re-applying.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Mark Battaglia was admitted to practice in 2000. He served for five years as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. He is now in private practice doing criminal defense, family law, and personal injury matters. Mr. Battaglia is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. The Council is concerned that he lacks sufficient experience in more complex litigation matters. The Council finds him Not 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 | 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 |
Endorsements
Italian American Political Coalition
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
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