Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Organizing the Data: 8th Subcircuit - Liu Vacancy

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Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.

Lindsay Hugé - #157



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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Lindsay Huge is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Huge was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and has served as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender his entire career. Mr. Huge is currently assigned to the Appellate Post Conviction Unit and has written more than 137 appellate briefs and personally argued 13 cases in the Illinois Appellate Court. Mr. Huge has had bench and jury trial experience in a wide variety of criminal cases. Mr. Huge possesses a fine demeanor and temperament and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law and legal ability.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Lindsay Christopher Hugé was admitted to practice in 1989. He is a career public defender with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. He currently serves in the Appeals, Post-Convictions, and Legal Resources section, but has served as a trial attorney, defending complex criminal actions.

Mr. Hugé is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for his knowledge of the law. He is reported to be both a good trial and appellate attorney. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Lindsay Huge has been licensed since 1989. He is a career assistant public defender, currently handling appeals and post-conviction matters after spending nine years in the Felony Trial division. He has substantial criminal jury and bench trial experience, including in complex matters. He is considered to be an excellent attorney and litigator, with a deep respect for the humanity of his clients. He is thorough and mild-mannered. He participates in community activities, is a member of some bar associations, and has lectured on legal issues. Mr. Lindsay Huge 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		Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationNot Evaluated
Decalogue Society of LawyersHighly Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsement
IVI-IPO
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Michael A. Forti - #158



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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Michael A. Forti is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Forti was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1980 and has experience in both the private sector and government. Mr. Forti is an experienced lawyer well regarded for his judgment, fine demeanor, and temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Michael A. Forti was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1980. In 2016, he was appointed a Circuit Judge by the Illinois Supreme Court, and is currently assigned to the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Previously he was chief counsel and ethics officer at the Illinois Department of Transportation (2012-2015); deputy corporation counsel (1999-2012) and chief assistant corporation counsel (1994-1998) for the City of Chicago Department of Law; and associate (1980-1988) and equity and income partner (1988-1994) at Bell Boyd & Lloyd (now K&L Gates), where he handled commercial litigation and antitrust counseling.

Judge Forti was considered to be a good attorney with good legal ability and temperament. As a judge, he continues to receive very positive marks. He has demonstrated his ability to handle a high volume call and is praised for his handling of pro se litigants – respectful and informative without going beyond the role of judge. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Michael A. Forti has been licensed since 1980. He was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2016. Prior to his appointment, from 2012-2015, he was the chief counsel for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Earlier in his career, he was Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Law Department, and a partner at Bell Boyd & Lloyd. Attorneys report that he has good legal knowledge, considers matters thoughtfully, is even-keeled and treats all equally. Judge Michael A. Forti 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		Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoNot Evaluated
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisHighly Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Cook County Democratic Party 8th Subcircuit Committeemen
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago NOW
Personal PAC
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Italian-American Political Coalition
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Cyrus Hosseini - #159

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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Cyrus Hosseini 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:
Cyrus Hosseini did not participate in the evaluation process. The Council finds him Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Cyrus Hosseini declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Additionally, Mr. Hosseini was admitted to practice law in 2012; less than the ten years required. Pursuant to ISBA guidelines, Ms. Cyrus Hosseini 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 ChicagoNot Recommended
Cook County Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersNot Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoNot Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended

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Athena A. Farmakis - #160



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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Athena Farmakis is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Farmakis was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993 and has worked as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney for her entire career. Ms. Farmakis has served as a Supervisor in the Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Division and then as Supervisor of Preliminary Hearings in the Criminal Court. Ms. Farmakis has extensive trial experience and is well regarded for her work ethic, knowledge of the law, and legal ability.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Athena Aphrodite Farmakis was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1993. Since 2014, she has been the Supervisor of the Preliminary Hearings Branch at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, where she supervises all felony cases brought before the court for a preliminary hearing. Ms. Farmakis has worked for the State’s Attorney’s Office since 1994. The majority of her experience is in the Felony Trial Division, but she also has experience in the Child Protection Division and the Juvenile Justice Division. Ms. Farmakis was formerly the Judicial Evaluation Chair and is currently the Director of the Lawyer of the Year Committee for the Hellenic Bar Association.

Ms. Farmakis is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. She is reported to be a good prosecutor who is professional and fair in her legal dealings. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Athena Farmakis was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1993. She has been a career assistant state's attorney, currently assigned as a supervisor in the Preliminary Hearings Unit of the Criminal Prosecutions Unit. She has tried numerous criminal juries as lead counsel, and is considered to have excellent legal knowledge and ability, with a good demeanor, integrity and diligence. She has been active with the Hellenic Bar Association and with animal-care organizations. Ms. Athena Farmakis 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		Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisHighly Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
United Hellenic Voters of America

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