Updated March 19, 2018
Updated March 14, 2018
Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
Rhonda Sallee - #151
No Campaign Website, but there is a
Campaign Facebook Page
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Rhonda Sallee 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:Rhonda Sallee did not participate in the evaluation process. The Council finds her Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says: Rhonda Salleé declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Pursuant to ISBA guidelines, Ms. Rhonda Salleé is found to be Not Recommended for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Not Recommended |
| 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 Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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H. Yvonne Coleman - #152
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
ICJL Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says: H. Yvonne Coleman is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Coleman began her career as a prosecutor in Louisiana and after relocating to Chicago was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1988. Ms. Coleman has had a varied career serving on the staff of the National Labor Relations Board, Executive Director of the Community Law Project, an administrative hearing officer, general counsel of the Chicago Superintendent Police Review Authority, and in the appeals division of the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Since 2004, with a two year interruption, Ms. Coleman has been a solo practitioner concentrating her practice in employment and labor law matters. Ms. Coleman is well regarded for her legal experience, integrity, calm and engaging demeanor, and her commitment to the law.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says: Hon. H. Yvonne Coleman was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1988. Since 2017, she has served as a Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, where she is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, District 1, Non-Jury Civil Section. Previously, she was a Solo Practitioner with a focus on civil rights and employment law (2010-2017); General Counsel to the Independent Police Review Board of the City of Chicago (2009-2010); Attorney at the Law Office of H. Yvonne Coleman (2004-2009; 1992-1999); Manager and Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Appeals Division (2003-2004); Chief of the Civil Rights Bureau of the Attorney General of the State of Illinois (1999-2003); Executive Director of the Cook County Bar Association Community Law Project (1989-1994); and Staff Attorney at the National Labor Relations Board, Region 13, Chicago, Illinois (1988-1989). She has served as Executive Director of the Cook County Bar Association and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, where she was Chair of the Civil Rights Committee and a member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee.
As a lawyer the Council stated:
“Ms. Coleman is considered to have good legal ability with a wide range of legal experience, including litigation in more complex matters. She is praised for her temperament and for her trial skills. She is reported to be a good lawyer who is exceptionally active in community affairs. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.”
As a judge for a short period of time, Judge Coleman has received high marks for her ability to manage a courtroom. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says: H. Yvonne Coleman was admitted to practice in 1988. She was appointed to the circuit court in March 2017, and is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, First District, Non-Jury Civil Section. She has a varied background which includes a solo practice focusing on litigation, civil rights and employment law and has held positions with various government agencies as both an attorney as a hearing officer. She has both criminal and civil trial experience. Attorneys report that she makes fair rulings and applies the appropriately; she treats all well in the courtroom and is professional. She has been active in bar association work. Judge H. Yvonne Coleman is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Recommended |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Not Evaluated |
| Cook County Bar Association | Highly Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
IVI-IPO
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Gino Betts - #153
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Gino Betts 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:Gino Betts did not participate in the evaluation process. The Council finds him Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says: Gino Betts declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Additionally, Mr. Betts was licensed to practice in 2009; less than ten years required. Pursuant to ISBA guidelines, Mr. Gino Betts is found to be Not Recommended for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Not Recommended |
| 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 Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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Gwendolyn D. Anderson - #154
No Campaign Website or Campaign Facebook Page found
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Gwendolyn D. Anderson 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:Gwendolyn D. Anderson did not participate in the evaluation process. The Council finds her Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says: Gwendolyn D. Anderson declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Pursuant to ISBA guidelines, Ms. Gwendolyn Anderson is found to be Not Recommended for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area | Not Recommended |
| 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 Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
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