Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot, first in the Democratic primary, then in the Republican primary. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the March 20, 2012 primary.
Updated 3/16/12Democratic CandidatesJulie Line Bailey - #186
Campaign WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune,
Illinois Civil Justice LeagueBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Julie Line Bailey is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Bailey was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney in the Appeals Division for eight years. Ms. Bailey is currently in private practice concentrating in civil litigation and appeals. Ms. Bailey is knowledgeable in both civil and criminal law and is qualified to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Julie Line Bailey was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1990. She is in private practice focusing on property and casualty subrogation. She has spent most of her legal career doing litigation as a private practitioner. She spent a short time at the beginning of her career doing appeals as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. She reports handling 60 appellate cases. Ms. Bailey is considered to have good legal ability and is reported to be a well-respected lawyer in the area of subrogation and insurance liens. Her career involves substantial in-court motion practice in addition to bench and jury trials. She is reported to have a good temperament. 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 Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Karin Elizabeth Swanson - #187
Campaign WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune,
Illinois Civil Justice LeagueBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Karin Elizabeth Swanson is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Swanson was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1995 and serves as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Court at 26th and California. Ms. Swanson is well respected by her adversaries and judges before whom she has tried cases. Ms. Swanson is hard working, dedicated to the law, and qualified to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Karin E. Swanson was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1995. She currently serves as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, prosecuting murders, attempted murders, aggravated battery with a firearm and sexual assault cases. She served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General between 1995 and 1999. Ms. Swanson is considered to have good legal ability. She is praised for her litigation skills and for being well-prepared. She is reported to have a good temperament and is considered to be a zealous, but fair prosecutor. 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 Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Highly Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2
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Linda A. Walls - #188
No Candidate Website known (There is a dedicated campaign page on Facebook)
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Linda A. Walls is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Walls was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1999 and is currently serving as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney assigned to the Criminal Division. Ms. Walls is well respected by her colleagues and adversaries for her knowledge of the law, integrity, legal ability, and pleasant demeanor.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Linda was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1999. She currently serves as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. She also held this position from 1999 to 2005. From December 2005 to April 2009 as a solo practitioner in Palos Hills. Ms. Walls is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. The Council is concerned, however, that she does not yet have sufficient litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council finds her Not Qualified at this time 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 Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Not Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Edward M. Maloney - #190
Campaign WebsiteQuestionnaire Response: Chicago TribuneBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Edward M. Maloney is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Maloney was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1978 and concentrates his practice in Criminal Law, DUI and Administrative Hearings. Mr. Maloney has a broad base of legal experience and has been a member of several Illinois Task Forces on driving safety. Mr. Maloney is highly regarded by his peers and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Edward Michael Maloney was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1978. He is a partner at Ahern Maloney Moran & Block. From 1978 to 1985 he was an associate at Hennessy, Faraci & Tassone. He has published various articles on DUI related issues for the ISBA Traffic Newsletter, and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Mr. Maloney is considered to have good legal ability and is exceptionally knowledgeable about his practice area. He is reported to have good temperament and has substantial litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council finds him 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 Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Police Sergeants' Association
Italian American Political Association
Arab American Democratic Club
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Republican CandidateChristine Cook - #113
No Candidate Website knownBar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:Christine Cook is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Cook was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1990 and has served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney for 21 years. Ms. Cook has handled complex trial and appellate matters. Ms. Cook is highly regarded by her peers for her integrity, diligence, legal knowledge and ability.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:Christine Cook was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1990. She is an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney doing appellate work. She worked from 2003 to 2008 as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Complex Narcotics Division, from 1997 to 2008 as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Criminal Appeals Division, and from 1994 to 1997 as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau in Markham, IL. Ms. Cook is reported to have good legal ability and most respondents praised her temperament. The Council is concerned about her lack of jury trial experience. However, she has substantial complex motion practice experience and frequently appears in court. The Council finds her Qualified 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 Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Evaluated |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Not Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Not Recommended |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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