Associate judges are chosen via a closed election that only Cook County's 249 circuit court judges can vote in. That's a big shift from the past two associate judges elections. Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans today posted a notice of ten vacancies for the office of associate judge of the Cook County Circuit Court. The other former public defender is Carl Evans Jr., who is now an attorney in private practice. Law School: Vanderbilt University Law School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law The Chief Judge must then notify the Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts of the names of the candidates selected by the Nominating Committee and request the Director to begin the balloting process. Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39, the nominating committee must select twice as many qualified candidates as there are vacancies to be filled; in this case, the nominating committee will select 20 candidates from which the circuit judges will fill the 10 vacancies. Each candidate will create a short video, and also will submit a resume and one-page biography. Current Affiliation: Cook County States Attorneys Office, Resident: Chicago The Illinois Supreme Court has not yet made a decision on his proposal. Age: 50 Age: 45 Law School: University of Chicago Law School If unable to electronically submit an application, an applicant must submit two (2) signed originals of the prescribed application to Marcia M. Meis, Director, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 222 North LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601. Injustice Watch is a nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism organization that conducts in-depth research exposing institutional failures that obstruct justice and equality. The Nominating Committee took this action to avoid overlap with the March primary in which several applicants for Associate Judge are also . The Circuit Court of Cook County has today announced that 44 persons, 21 men and 23 women, have made the coveted associate judge "short list." It is from this list of names that the full judges of the Cook County will select 22 new colleagues. PORTER, Brian Randall Candidate profile. SAINDON, Pamela Ballots listing the names of 44 finalists, chosen from 225 candidates, were distributed to 249 circuit judges. 22 new associate judges announced Thursday are people of color, can have a measurable impact on how they rule, No African American candidates chosen as Cook County judges add 16 to bench, Five who lost Cook County judicial primary earn new path to bench. Current Affiliation: Cook County States Attorneys Office. Follow the court on Twitter@CookCntyCourt 12/28/2022. Released On 02/10/2023. A nominating committee, which includes the chief judge and the presiding judges of various court divisions and districts, then interviews the applicants and selects finalists. Ahmad is also one of five incoming associate judges who were previously appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court but lost their seats in primary elections. Within 14 days after the Chief Judges notification, the Director mails to each Circuit Judge a confidential ballot with the names of each candidate. Admitted to the Bar: 2002 The bar groups should be commended for their diligent work, Chief Judge Evans said. For this selection process, Circuit Judges will see 34 names on their ballots and will select 17 candidates. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get our public service journalism emailed directly to you. SWANAGAN, Anthony Charles Chief Judge Evans said the Nominating Committee interviewed 176 applicants over a 6-month period, and the selection of the 44 candidates was unanimous. As Andersen advises applicants for associate judge positions, McCuskey says those who intend to . Ballots listing the names of 26 finalists, chosen from 283 candidates, were distributed to 249 circuit judges. Released On 01/25/2018. JHA, Lakshmi Elkhanialy Feb 2017 - Present6 years 2 months. Law School: University of Illinois College of Law FAHY, William Nicholas But research shows that a judges professional background may influence their judicial decisions. (Enter "Cook" or Circuit Number) Please print or type application. Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts PATTERSON, Monique Lene Current Affiliation: Law Office of Sabra Ebersole. The group includes both government attorneys and attorneys in private practice. FRENTZAS-BUBARIS, Athena Chicago Bar Association Releases Judicial Findings for June 28 Primary Election Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - The Chicago Bar Association today released evaluation results for candidates seeking to become a Judge in Cook County, including those seeking a seat on the Illinois Appellate Court, and the Circuit Court. NORRIS, Scott Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans and the Nominating Committee of the Circuit Court of Cook County today announced the names of the 44 candidates selected to appear on the ballot from which circuit judges will vote to fill 22 associate judge vacancies. The Nominating Committee is made up of the following circuit judges: Associate judges are selected by the courts elected circuit judges in a process that is supposed to be merit-based and provide a counterbalance to a judiciary largely selected through partisan elections. Children. Resident: Tinley Park, Illinois TOLLER, Natosha Cuyler Associate Judge finalists announced. Follow the court on Twitter@CookCntyCourt, Privacy PolicyDisclaimerLegal Holiday ScheduleRules of the Court Orders of the Court, Information for Law Enforcement on Bond Cards, Petition For Authorization to Issue Bond Certifica, Petition For Authorization To Act As A Civil Suret, Part 20 (Rules) Court-Annexed Civil Mediation, Juvenile Justice&Child Protection Resource Section, Chief Judge Evans posts 10 vacancies for associate judge, Copyright 2020 by Circuit Court of Cook County. STUDENROTH, David Lawrence HEGGIE, Corinne Cantwell Age: 48 Note: Evaluations are included in the attached PDF. ( 1937-06-11) June 11, 1937 (age 85) Vauxhall, New Jersey, U.S. Education. Age: 54 To continue to serve after that date, the new judges must either be elected to the court, or be reappointed by July 1, 2023. One of the seats was vacated by Thomas More Donnelly who was appointed by the state supreme court to fill a countywide circuit judge vacancy and is running for election to that position. The Cook County Circuit Court elected 9 new associate judges, all of whom were found qualified or well qualified by our affiliate, Chicago Council of Lawyers. Age: 54 MALONEY LAYTIN, Kerrie Elizabeth But not one of the 16 judges already selected are African-American. KANTER, Sharon Arnold Proponents of the associate judges selection process argue that it more closely resembles a merit-based system than the partisan public elections for circuit judges. It is an invaluable public service.. Age: 46 Jun 2014 - Present8 years 9 months. REYNA, Mariano Ricardo The judges may vote for as many candidates as there are vacancies to be filled, and must return the ballots to the Director within 14 days of the date the ballots were distributed. WILSON, John Wellington A total of 23 attorneys, from local prosecutors and defense attorneys to private-practice lawyers, have filed for an associate judge opening in Lake County Circuit Court. DUFFY, Cristin BAHENA, Hilda Chief Judge Evans thanked The Chicago Bar Association and the Alliance for their work in evaluating the associate judge applicants, saying, The bar ratings are helpful throughout the entire process, both to the Nominating Committee during its final deliberations and to the circuit judges when casting their ballots., Evans added, I appreciate the considerable resources that the bar association members and staff devoted to performing this task. MALONEY, Edward James Seven former prosecutors were also chosen, including William Fahy, who has defended numerous Chicago police officers accused of excessive force and other misconduct since leaving the Cook County States Attorneys Office in 2000. To aid Illinois voters in their responsibility to elect and retain judges, the Illinois State Bar Association provides public information about the qualifications of judicial candidates and judges seeking retention. ### Any one of these talented and capable candidates will be an asset to the bench if ultimately elected by the circuit judges.. Current Affiliation: Cook County States Attorneys Office, Resident: Chicago Many of those full circuit judges . Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans and the Nominating Committee of the Circuit Court of Cook County today announced the names 135 Show detail Preview View more We also examined the applicants bar ratings, career achievements, and whether they could be fair and impartial adjudicators. Admitted to the Bar: 1999 As they chose from among 34 finalists to fill positions as associate judges, Cook County circuit judges failed to cast enough ballots this month for any of 10 African-American associate judge . Associate Judge vacancies are listed below and are available to be submitted by completing the electronic application (PDF fillable document) for the corresponding circuit. Update on Associate Judge selection process. While Circuit Judges are elected by the public, Associate Judges are appointed by the Circuit Judges in a selection process conducted by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. Current Affiliation: Cook County States Attorneys Office, Resident: Homewood, Illinois Honorable Erica L. Reddick, Presiding Judge, Criminal Division MORRISSEY, Thomas A. I thank them for their important contributions that assist us in appointing excellent Associate Judges for the Circuit Court of Cook County. Chief Judge Evans thanked The Chicago Bar Association and the Alliance for their work in evaluating the associate judge applicants, saying, The bar ratings are helpful throughout the entire process, both to the Nominating Committee during its final deliberations and to the circuit judges when casting their ballots. GLENNON, Caroline Gale -Keynote Speaker . We also examined the applicants bar ratings, career achievements, and whether they could be fair and impartial adjudicators. My colleagues and I considered the candidates variety of legal experience as well as diversity of race, ethnicity and gender, Judge Evans said. Age: 51 Note that the application for appointment to the office of associate judge was revised on September 17, 2019, and only applications on the revised form will be accepted. The Director then counts the ballots, which are accompanied by a signed card, tabulates the results, and certifies them to the Chief Judge at all times maintaining the secrecy of the ballots. And one of them, Maryam Ahmad, joins the bench from her current post as the chief of the states attorneys offices juvenile justice bureau. Honorable James P. Flannery Jr., Presiding Judge, Law Division Current Affiliation: U.S. Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Illinois, Resident: Chicago The judges vote for one candidate for each vacancy to be filled. The Illinois Supreme Court hears few cases. Admitted to the Bar: 1993 We have included information about the Circuit Judges in Cook County, the Associate . Admitted to the Bar: 2001 In 2018, only one of the 17 candidates selected to serve as an associate judge was Black. Age: 41 If mailed or hand delivered, the deadline is 5 p.m. on that day. Cronyism at its worst. Mailed applications must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. of the posted deadline. Age: 49 FINKLE, Lester Wolfe -Our mission is to support, uplift, and inspire young people. They are vying for 10 associate judge . Age: 47 ###. RODRIGUEZ, Federico Martin Age: 61 Circuit Court 1999 . RUFFIN, Anthony Within 14 days after the Chief Judges notification, the Director mails a secret ballot with the names of each candidate to each circuit judge. -Founder and CEO of the Amiwala Foundation. The list I saw last week was pretty accurate -- I'm told on good authority that the list was circulating among a number of judges -- but it contained 245 names.. PLANEY, Mary Anna A total of 246 attorneys originally submitted applications for consideration, and 23 applicants withdrew from the process, including two who withdrew after being interviewed. Current Affiliation: Illinois Workers Compensation Commission, Resident: Chicago Electronic applications must be submitted at or before 11:59 p.m. of the posted deadline. On Friday, February 10, 2023, the Circuit Court of Cook County announced that 44 persons, 21 men and 23 women, had made the coveted associate judge "short list." It is from this list of names that the full judges of the Cook County will select 22 new colleagues. Use additional pages when necessary to provide complete answers to questions. Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge My colleagues and I were guided in our deliberations by a comprehensive approach that considered multiple aspects such as legal excellence and variety of legal experience as well as diversity of race, ethnicity and gender, Judge Evans said. Current Affiliation: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Resident: Chicago The Nominating Committee of the Circuit Court of Cook County today announced its selection of the 30 candidates who will seek appointment to 15 Associate Judge vacancies by a vote of the Circuit Judges. Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge Applications submitted via facsimile will not be accepted. Associate judges serve four-year terms and can be re-elected indefinitely by the circuit judges. Admitted to the Bar: 1998 Associate judge aspirants in Cook County should tailor McCuskey's advice to that circuit's procedures. Palestinian American Rouhy Shalabi, an attorney and member of the Chicago Park District board of Directors was sworn-in on Monday Jan. 6, 2020 as an Associate Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court. 1050. After much work and careful consideration by the Nominating Committee, I am pleased to submit the names of these candidates for consideration to join the bench of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chief Judge Evans said. Any one of these talented and capable candidates will be an asset to the bench if ultimately elected by the circuit judges. Applications are now being accepted for these vacancies, as well as additional vacancies which may occur during the nomination process. If filed electronically, the deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Under Rule 39, the Nominating Committee must select twice as many qualified candidates as there are vacancies to be filled; in this case, 44 candidates were selected for 22 vacancies. The group includes both government attorneys and attorneys in private practice. Chicago, IL 60601, Director Rochford has been an associate judge since 2012. While Circuit Judges are elected by the public, Associate Judges are appointed by the Circuit Judges in a selection process conducted by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. Honorable Mary Ellen Coghlan, Presiding Judge, Probate Division STRATIGAKIS, Pamela J. If filed electronically, the deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022. JOHNSON, Sarah Rodak Admitted to the Bar: 1990 Twelve of the 22 new associate judges announced Thursday are people of color, according to Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans office, and the group is evenly split between women and men. Follow the court on Twitter@CookCntyCourt, Privacy PolicyDisclaimerLegal Holiday ScheduleRules of the Court Orders of the Court, Information for Law Enforcement on Bond Cards, Petition For Authorization to Issue Bond Certifica, Petition For Authorization To Act As A Civil Suret, Part 20 (Rules) Court-Annexed Civil Mediation, Juvenile Justice&Child Protection Resource Section, Copyright 2020 by Circuit Court of Cook County. While Circuit Judges are . Below is a full list of the 22 new associate judges, with biographical information provided by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts: Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed the number of new associate judges with experience in the Cook County Public Defenders Office. . Update on Associate Judge selection processReleased On 01/25/2018 The Nominating Committee of the Circuit Court of Cook County decided today to reconvene the Associate Judge selection process in April. Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans. Madigan's letters provide a glimpse of his influence in what passes for merit selection of associate judges, who are chosen by the county's 275 circuit judges. Admitted to the Bar: 1998 While circuit judges are elected by the public, associate judges are appointed by the circuit judges in a selection process conducted by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. Mediation Service. Each bar association issued its own ratings for individual associate judge applicants. The candidates received positive ratings from all bar associations which have completed evaluations. Law School: University of Illinois College of Law If you have any questions, please contact the Administrative Office at 217-557-8552 or 217-558-4490 during regular business hours. Admitted to the Bar: 1993 GONZALEZ, Dawn Marie Associate Judge finalists announced. 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