Two candidates filed as Democrats for this vacancy and one Republican. The Democratic candidates are listed first.
The Democratic primary contest was profiled in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Democratic Candidates
Janet Cronin Mahoney - #245
Campaign Website
Tribune Questionnaire
Video Interview:
NTNM
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says: Janet C. Mahoney is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Mahoney was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and serves as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney assigned to the Criminal Appeals Division. Ms. Mahoney has extensive appellate practice experience and is highly regarded by her peers for her knowledge of the law and excellent demeanor.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says: Janet Cronin Mahoney was admitted to practice in 1987. She is a career Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney where she is a supervisor in the Appellate Division. She has handled more than 280 appellate matters. Lawyers generally report that she has good legal ability. As a seasoned appellate lawyer, she has experience with a large number of issues. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says: Janet Cronin Mahoney has been licensed since 1987. She has spent her entire career at the State’s Attorney’s Office where she is a supervisor in the Appellate Division. While she is considered to be a competent and diligent appellate lawyer, there are concerns about her limited trial court experience and her lack of recent non-appellate litigation. Ms. Mahoney is found to be Not Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.
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 | Not Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Evaluation Unavailable |
| 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
Jewish Chicago
United Hellenic Voters of America
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Adam Scott Mathein - #246
Campaign Website
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says: Adam Mathein is “Not Recommended” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Mathein was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1997 and is a partner in his own firm concentrating in insurance law and subrogation matters. While Mr. Mathein has a high volume practice with considerable experience in arbitration, his knowledge and practice experience is in a narrow field of law and his court experience is limited. It is recommended that Mr. Mathein obtain additional practice and court experience which would better equip him for service as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says: Adam Scott Mathein was admitted to practice law in 1997. He is attorney and vice president of Mathein & Rostoker, P.C. He went into practice with Glyn Rostoker immediately upon graduating from law school. His practice involves insurance litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, and reports that he also is responsible for the day to day operations of the small firm (2 partners, 1 associate, and five non-lawyer employees). He practices in Cook County courts (mostly in the municipal districts) as well as in the collar counties. He is considered to have good legal ability and is widely praised for his diligence in his dealings with opposing counsel. He has substantial litigation-related experience. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says: Adam Mathein has been licensed since 1997. He is in private practice at Mathein & Rostoker doing insurance litigation and subrogation work. He does not have adequate jury trial experience, and while he litigates many motions, the cases rarely go to trial. He is considered knowledgeable and hard-working in his area as well as professional. There are concerns, however, about the lack of complex litigation and trials and the limited nature of his experience. Mr. Mathein is found to be Not Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.
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 | Not Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Evaluation Unavailable |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Not Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Not Evaluated |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Republican Candidate
James Leonard Allegretti - #242
No campaign website known
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says: James L. Allegretti is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Allegretti was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1978 and is engaged in private practice concentrating in personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal, and traffic reinstatement hearings. Mr. Allegretti is well rounded in the law and possesses the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says: James L. Allegretti was admitted to practice in 1978. From 2005 to 2011, Mr. Allegretti served as the Fourth Ward Alderman for the city of Park Ridge. Since 1990, he has been the Principal in the firm of Allegretti and Associates, focusing on Plaintiff’s personal injury cases and petitioners’ workers compensation representation. He has practiced as a solo practitioner or in a small firm doing traffic, DUI, personal injury and workers’ compensation cases since 1978. He is considered to have good legal knowledge and ability. Lawyers say he knows the law and has a good temperament. He is civil even in difficult cases. He has substantial litigation experience. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says: James Leonard Allegretti was admitted to practice in 1978. He is in private practice and was an alderman in Park Ridge from 2005 to 2011. He has a strong background in traffic and DUI law. Since 2007 his practice has focused more on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, along with federal civil rights matters. He receives good marks for legal ability and demeanor, and has had some bar association involvement. Mr. Allegretti is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.
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 |
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