Monday, March 5, 2012

Organizing the Data: 9th Subcircuit - Epstein vacancy

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 3/16/12

Mary S. Trew - #183

Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Video Interviews: NTNM, Sonny Hersh Election Special

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Mary S. Trew is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Trew was admitted to practice law in Michigan in 1981 and in Illinois in 1991. Prior to her appointment to the bench in 2011, Judge Trew served as Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic and as an adjunct professor of law. Judge Trew is well regarded for her knowledge of the law, integrity, outstanding temperament, and work ethic. Judge Trew occasionally issues detailed written opinions and has a passion for the law and our justice system.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge Mary S. Trew was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2010. She currently sits in the Domestic Relations Division. She was admitted to practice in Michigan in 1981 and in Illinois in 1991. From 1991 to 2010, she was a lawyer and Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Law Clinic. Judge Trew was an Adjunct Professor of Law at John Marshall Law School from 2008 to 2010. As a lawyer, Judge Trew was well-respected for her legal ability and litigation skills, with a variety of experience in both civil and criminal law matters. As a judge, she is praised for her courtroom management skills, for her temperament, and for the quality of her opinions. She is considered to have an outstanding knowledge of procedural and substantive law. 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 ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoHighly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisQualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
IVI-IPO
Personal PAC

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Abbey Fishman Romanek - #184


Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Abbey Fishman Romanek is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Romanek was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General before entering private practice. Ms. Romanek is experienced in both criminal and civil law and is well regarded by her peers for her legal knowledge and excellent demeanor. Ms. Romanek is also actively involved in community work.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Abbey Romanek has practiced law since 1987. From 2004 to 2009, she was a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Medicaid Fraud Division. From 1987 until 2004, she was in private practice first handling criminal defense matters and then focusing for the next eleven years on medical malpractice cases. Ms. Romanek is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. She has had substantial trial and appellate experience in complex civil and criminal law matters. The Council finds her Qualified to serve in the Circuit Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisQualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
Citizen Action Illinois
Personal PAC
Advocates Society (recommended)
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2

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David C. Adams - #185


Campaign Website (newly found; link added to sidebar on page one)

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
David Charles Adams is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Adams was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1991 and clerked for an Illinois Supreme Court Justice. Mr. Adams is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in appellate practice and matrimonial law. Mr. Adams has considerable experience in appellate practice, but lacks the depth and breadth of practice experience to serve as a trial judge. It is recommended that Mr. Adams reapply after gaining additional practice and court experience, which would better prepare him for service on the bench.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
David C. Adams 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 ChicagoNot Recommended
Cook County Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersNot Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Illinois State Bar AssociationNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoNot Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisNot Qualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended



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Larry G. Axelrood - #186


Campaign Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Video Interviews: NTNM(1), NTNM(2)

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Judge Larry Axelrood is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Axelrood was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1985 and served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney and in private practice concentrating in criminal defense before his appointment to the bench in 2005. Judge Axelrood possesses an outstanding demeanor and temperament and is highly regarded for his knowledge of the law and ability. Judge Axelrood presides over the new Veterans Court and Mental Health Court calls and treats all litigants with respect.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge Larry Axelrood became an Associate Judge in 2005. He has been assigned to the Second Municipal District since 2008. From 1989 to 2005 Judge Axelrood worked as a sole practitioner specializing in criminal defense. From 1985 to 1989, he served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney.

Judge Axelrood participates in a program “What Teens Need to Know.” This program is presented at area high schools to teach teenagers about the legal consequences of certain decisions. In June 2010, Judge Axelrood was given the Honorary Chairperson Award by the Alliance of Illinois Judges. He is the author of three published novels.

Judge Axelrood is considered to be a very good jurist, with a good grasp of the law and an even demeanor. He is considered to be hard-working and is adept at handling the requirements of presiding over two specialty court calls, Veterans Court and Mental Health Court, in addition to hearing felony criminal matters in the Criminal Division. He communicates well with defendants and is praised for his courtroom management. The Council finds him Well 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 ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersHighly Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Evaluated
Illinois State Bar AssociationHighly Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoHighly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisHighly Qualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Personal PAC
Jewish Chicago
Arab American Democratic Club
Advocates Society (recommended)

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