Organizing the Data: countywide Pucinski vacancy

Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the March 20, 2012 primary.

Updated 3/17/12

Edward J. Maloney - #156

Candidate Website

Questionnaire Responses: Chicago Tribune, Illinois Civil Justice League

Video Interviews: NTNM, Political Review, Sonny Hersh Election Special

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Edward James Maloney is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Maloney was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1989 and has served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. Mr. Maloney possesses the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge and is well regarded for his even temperament and diligence.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Edward James Maloney was admitted to practice in 1989. He is a career Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney where he has prosecuted misdemeanors and felony criminal cases, and has recently begun representing Cook County in civil litigation. He reports acting as lead counsel in 40 criminal jury trials, 500 criminal bench trials, and one civil bench trial. Mr. Maloney is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for his temperament. He has had experience with both simple and complex criminal matters and respondents noted that he has successfully made the transition to civil litigation. 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

Highly Recommended

Hellenic Bar Association

Recommended

Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois

Qualified

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

Endorsements

Chicago Federation of Labor
Latin American Police Association
Jewish Chicago
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
Illinois Civil Justice League

------------------------------------------------------

Lorna Ellen Propes - #157

Candidate Website

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Video Interview: Sonny Hersh Election Special

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:

Lorna Ellen Propes is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Propes was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1975 and has a wealth of practice and trial experience in both civil and criminal law. Ms. Propes enjoys an excellent reputation in the legal community and possesses outstanding credentials for judicial service.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:

Judge Lorna Propes was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2010. She was admitted to practice in 1975. Before becoming a judge, she was a partner in the firm of Propes & Kaveny LLC. She served as an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney between 1975 and 1980. She has been in private practice since 1980, concentrating on medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury litigation. Judge Propes was considered to be an excellent trial attorney with substantial experience in more complex litigation matters. She brings to the bench a knowledge of both civil and criminal law. She has a good temperament and has been active in community service activities. The Council finds her Well 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

Highly 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

Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Tribune
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Personal PAC
United Hellenic Voters of America
Arab American Democratic Club
Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (recommended)
Chicago Defender

------------------------------------------------------

Back to "Start here for the most complete information about every Cook County judicial contest"