Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy. This post may be updated before the primary as new information becomes available.
Nick Kantas - #191
Campaign Website
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Nicholas Kantas is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Kantas was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2004. He works in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as a supervisor in the Juvenile Delinquency Unit. He previously served in the Office’s Abuse and Neglect Division, Preliminary Hearings Unit, Child Support Division, Civil Division, and the Felony Review Unit, where tried numerous jury trials. Mr. Kantas is well regarded by judges whom he has appeared before and opposing counsel for his calm demeanor, knowledge of the law, legal experience, and fine temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Nicholas A. Kantas was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1994. He is an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney Office, where he currently serves as a second chair prosecutor in the Felony Trial Division. He has also served in the Office’s Felony Review Unit (2012-2014; Supervisor, 2015), Preliminary Hearings (2014), Juvenile Justice Division (2008-2012), and Child Support Enforcement (2004-2008). In 2009-2010, he worked for a real estate developer, JAB Realty, where he handled landlord-tenant disputes, lease agreements, evictions, and property tax assessments.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Mr. Kantas is considered to be a smart, hard-working prosecutor. He is reported to be well-prepared and hard-working with substantial experience in felony trial prosecution. Respondents praised his trial skills. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Nick Kantas was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2004. He is a career assistant state’s attorney who is currently a supervisor in the Juvenile Justice Division. Previous assignments include Child Support and Felony Trial. He is a commissioner on the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission and served as a trustee for Lyons township School Treasurer’s Office and is a member of several bar associations. He has been a speaker at internal seminars.
He has substantial jury and bench trial experience. Attorneys praised his legal knowledge, fairness, work ethic, and demeanor.
The Committee finds Nick Kantas qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations
Arab American Bar Association: Not evaluated through no fault of candidate
Asian American Bar Association: Qualified
Black Women Lawyers' Association: Recommended
Cook County Bar Association: Recommended
Decalogue Society of Lawyers: Recommended
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois: 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
United Hellenic Voters of America
AMVOTE PAC
------------------------------------------------------AMVOTE PAC
Amanda Moira Pillsbury - #192
Campaign Website
Bar Association Evaluation Narratives
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Amanda Moira Pillsbury is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Pillsbury was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2004 and has served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney since her admission. Ms. Pillsbury is currently assigned to the Felony Trial Division and has extensive jury and bench trial experience. Ms. Pillsbury has a calm demeanor and possesses the legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Amanda Moira Pillsbury was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2004. Since 2005, she has worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney Office, where she currently serves in the Felony Trial Division at the Leighton Criminal Court building. Her previous assignments there included the Felony Trial Division Skokie Courthouse; the Branch 66 Homicide and Sex Crimes Unit; the Grand Jury Unit; the Preliminary Hearings Unit; and the Felony Review Unit.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Ms. Pillsbury is considered to have good legal ability. Most respondents praised her temperament but a few noted that she can, on occasion, be abrasive with opposing counsel. She has substantial litigation experience although some respondents noted that a substantial amount of her experience has been in less complex matters. Most respondents praised her trial skills, although there were a few respondents who questioned her diligence. Most respondents praised her as a prosecutor. On balance, the Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.
Amanda Moira Pillsbury has been licensed to practice in Illinois since 2004. She is a career assistant state’s attorney currently assigned to the Fifth District (Bridgeview). She has some community and parish activities. She has some jury trial experience.
Some attorneys reported that she is knowledgeable and a good litigator, while others questioned the extent of her involvement in complex matters and the depth of her experience. Opinions on her diligence and temperament were also divided between positive and negative.
The Committee finds Amanda Moira Pillsbury not qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Other Bar Association Evaluations
Arab American Bar Association: Recommended
Asian American Bar Association: Qualified
Black Women Lawyers' Association: Recommended
Cook County Bar Association: Not Recommended
Decalogue Society of Lawyers: Recommended
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois: Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois: Not 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 Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Indo-American Democratic Organization
Personal PAC
------------------------------------------------------Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Indo-American Democratic Organization
Personal PAC
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