Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
Cecilia Anne Horan - #139
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Cecilia A. Horan is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Horan was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1997 and is currently a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson. Ms. Horan has worked with the Hinshaw firm her entire career and concentrates in complex tort litigation and insurance defense matters. Ms. Horan is well versed in the law and has had substantial litigation experience. Ms. Horan is active in the legal profession and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Cecilia A. Horan was admitted to the Illinois bar in November, 1997. She was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. Before taking the bench, she was a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, where she spent most of her career as a lawyer. Her practice concentrated on tort litigation, including personal injury, premises liability, product liability and insurance claims coverage. As a lawyer, Judge Horan was considered to have good legal ability and has experience with more complex litigation matters. She was praised for her temperament both in court and in dealing with opposing counsel. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Cecelia Horan has been licensed since 1997. She was appointed to the Circuit Court in January, 2017, and is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, First District, Traffic Section. Prior to her appointment, Judge Horan was a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, focusing on tort litigation, and she also handled some appeals. She is considered to be an excellent trial attorney, who handles complex cases, and to be a good listener. She has participated in bar association activities, and is the president of the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago. Judge Cecilia A. Horan 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 | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | 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
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Polish American Police Association
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
The Advocates Society (recommended)
Polish American Police Association
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Keith L. Spence - #140
Campaign Website
Law Bulletin Questionnaire
Tribune Questionnaire
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Keith L. Spence is “Not Recommended” for the office of Associate Judge. Mr. Spence was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1999 and is currently a sole practitioner concentrating in family law, criminal and real estate law. Mr. Spence’s failure to disclose personal litigation along with concerns about his diligence, punctuality, knowledge of the law, and legal ability resulted in a “Not Recommended” finding. Mr. Spence needs to address these concerns.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Keith L. Spence was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1999. Since 2001, he has been a solo practitioner with a focus on criminal defense, domestic relations, and real estate. Previously, he was an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Village of Dolton, IL (2006-2012) and a trial attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (1999-2000).The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Spence has had a long career as a lawyer, but the Council is concerned that he does not have substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. Some respondents also reported that he can have problems with punctuality, and some respondents – particularly women – are concerned about his temperament, including a lack of cooperation and a patronizing attitude. The Council finds him Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Keith L. Spence was admitted in 1999. He is a solo practitioner focusing on criminal defense, domestic relations, and municipal law, and an administrative law judge for the Village of Matteson. He is a former attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and a former administrative law judge for the Village of Dolton. Attorneys contacted during the investigation had very divergent opinions on his qualifications. Some reported that he was very professional with adequate legal knowledge, others reported that he is not diligent, is uncooperative and does not have a good demeanor. Concerns were also raised about the lack of complexity of the matters he handles. In addition, the poor quality of the answers he submitted to the Alliance questionnaire raised questions about his overall diligence. Mr. Keith L. Spence is found to be Not Qualified 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 | 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 Evaluated |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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