CBA evaluation in the race for the Jones vacancy in the 7th Subcircuit

The Chicago Bar Association has released its evaluation of the only candidate running in the Democratic primary for the Jones vacancy in the 7th Subcircuit. No Republican filed for this Circuit Court vacancy.

Aicha Marie MacCarthy -- Not Recommended

Ms. Aicha Marie MacCarthy is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. MacCarthy was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1997 and has held a variety of positions including: service as a Hearing Officer for the Chicago Housing Authority and Traffic Prosecutor for the City of Chicago from 1998-2001 and as an Assistant Commissioner for the City of Chicago from 2001-2008. Ms. MacCarthy has been self-employed from 2009 to the present. Ms. MacCarthy has a fine demeanor and presented well. However, Ms. MacCarthy lacks substantive legal experience in complex matters and has limited practice experience. In addition, Ms. MacCarthy has not had any jury trial or appellate experience. At this stage of her career, Ms. MacCarthy does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of legal experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

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