q Hon. Brien O'Brien Republican 5th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Coles County < Back EXPERIENCE 5th Judicial Circuit Judge, Coles County, 2012 - Present (Elected 2012, Retained 2018) Associate Judge, 5th Circuit, 2005 - 2012 Private Practice, 1994 - 2005 Law Clerk, 1992 - 1994 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Quincy College, B.A. - 1989 Law School: St Louis University School of Law, J.D. - 1992 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 4th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Brien O'Brien: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 93.48 Integrity 95.56 Impartiality 91.30 Legal Ability 95.65 Temperament 97.78 Court Management 100 Health 100 Sensitivity 100 Number of Respondents 46 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Brien O'Brien $5,000.00 Mar 28, 2011 Citizens for Dale A. Righter $1,000.00 Jul 14, 2011 HG Development $500.00 Aug 28, 2011 Unique Homes $500.00 Jul 14, 2011 Robert Willenborg $500.00 Aug 25, 2011 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. < Candidates Hon. Marlow A. Jones Democratic Party Winner 100% (3,200 of 3,200) Primary votes 21st Circuit - Kankakee County EXPERIENCE 21st Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2022 - Present, Appointed 2022 Kankakee County Assistant State's Attorney: 2016 - 2022 Cook County Assistant State's Attorney: 2010 - 2016 United Airlines: 1996 - 2007 USAF: 1988 - 1995 EDUCATION University of Illinois Chicago John Marshall College of Law: J.D. - 2010 University of Illinois Chicago John Marshall College of Law: L.L.M., Privacy and Technology Law - 2011 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association's Advisory Committee Result: Marlow A. Jones – Insufficient number of responses < Candidates CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Top 5 Donors No financial information is available at this time. ENDORSED BY: This list does not include individual politician or community leaders, but those organizations that have a defined process for endorsing all types of judicial candidates. For a more complete list of all endorsements, click on the "Campaign Website" button below. Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. <Candidates Hon. Geno J Caffarini Democratic Party Winner 100% (1,098 of 1,098) Primary votes 13th Circuit - Bureau County EXPERIENCE 13th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2022 - Present Appointed 2022 Bureau County State's Attorney: 2015 - 2022 Private Practice: 2009 -2015 Bureau County Assistant State's Attorney: 1987 - 2009 LaSalle County Assistant State’s Attorney: 1987 EDUCATION Northern Illinois University: B.A. - 1983 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School: J.D. -1986 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association's Advisory Committee Result: Geno J. Caffarini – Recommended Number of Respondents 56 Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 92.86 Integrity 96.43 Impartiality 94.64 Legal Ability 91.07 Temperament 98.21 Court Management 96.30 Health 98.11 Sensitivity 94.64 <Candidates CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: No contribution information available. Top 5 Donors Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ ENDORSED BY: No endorsement information is available at this time This list does not include individual politician or community leaders, but those organizations that have a defined process for endorsing all types of judicial candidates. For a more complete list of all endorsements, click on the "Campaign Website" button below. Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Hon. Todd L. Martin Democratic Party Winner 100% (5,029 of 5,029) Primary votes < Candidates 13th Circuit - LaSalle County EXPERIENCE 13th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2022 - Present Appointed 2022 Bureau County State’s Attorney: 2020 - 2022 LaSalle County State’s Attorney Office - Chief Deputy State's Attorney, County Attorney, Assistant State’s Attorney: 2009 -2020 Private Practice: 1994 - 2009 EDUCATION Southern Illinois University: B.A. - 1990 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School: J.D. - 1994 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association's Advisory Committee Result: Todd L. Martin – Recommended Number of Respondents 64 Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 93.75 Integrity 98.41 Impartiality 98.41 Legal Ability 95.16 Temperament 95.24 Court Management 96.83 Health 96.77 Sensitivity 96.83 < Candidates CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: No information is available at this time. Top 5 Donors Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ ENDORSED BY: No endorsement information is available at this time. This list does not include individual politician or community leaders, but those organizations that have a defined process for endorsing all types of judicial candidates. For a more complete list of all endorsements, click on the "Campaign Website" button below. Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History

r Hon. Charles "Charlie" Hall Republican 5th Judicial Circuit Court Judge < Back EXPERIENCE 5th Circuit Judge, 2017 - Present (Appointed 2017, Elected 2018) Private Practice 1975 - 2017 Law Clerk U.S. District Judge Henry Wise, 1973 - 1975 United States Marine Corps and Reserve, 1969 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, B.A. - 1969 Law School: University of Arizona, J.D. - 1973 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 4th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Charles "Charlie" Hall: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 89.66 Integrity 93.33 Impartiality 96.43 Legal Ability 90.00 Temperament 96.55 Court Management 92.86 Health 88.46 Sensitivity 96.30 Number of Respondents 30 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: No information available at this time Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

Candidate for the 14th Judicial Circuit Court Whiteside County (Senneff Vacancy) Hon. Jennifer M. Rangel-Kelly Democratic Party General Election Winner 100% (19,462 of 19,462 votes) Read More

zz Hon. Joseph V. Salvi Republican 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judge 5th Subcircuit < Back EXPERIENCE 19th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2018 - Present (Appointed 2018 / Elected 2018) Associate Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit, 2013 - 2018 (Appointed 2013 / Reappointed 2015) Private Practice, 1991 - 2013 Guadian Ad Litem and Arbitrator, 19th Judicial Circuit EDUCATION Undergraduate: Knox College - 1988 Law School: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago - Kent College of Law, J.D. 1991 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 19th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Joseph V. Salvi: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 84.03 Integrity 93.22 Impartiality 86.21 Legal Ability 85.83 Temperament 80.00 Court Management 91.45 Health 93.52 Sensitivity 88.07 Number of Respondents 123 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Joseph Salvi $20,000.00 Nov 03, 2017 Patrick A. Salvi $5,600.00 Nov 17, 2017 Linda Salvi $5,600.00 Nov 17, 2017 Salvi Schostok & Pritchard $5,040.21 Dec 06, 2017 Peter Wifler $5,000.00 Nov 10, 2017 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

Illinois Judicial Elections 2024 Below are the different judicial elections for Illinois: Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, Cook County Circuit Court, and Non-Cook County Circuit Court justices. Know Your State Judges focuses on the Illinois Judicial Circuit Court races outside of Cook County - as there are many sites available to inform yourself about the others. Injustice Watch's Judicial Voting Guide and Vote for Judges and Ballotopedia provide expanded information on the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, and Cook County Circuit Court races . Non-Cook County Judicial Circuit Races Non-Cook County Judicial Circuit Retentions Illinois Judicial Races In 2023, Know Your State Judges embarked on the unique mission to educate Illinoisans about thier local, Appellate, and Supreme Court judicial candidates. Know Your State Judges has reviewed multiple credible sources from the Illinois State Bar Associations, county bar associations, the circuit court's websites, the Illinois Election Board, Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Illinois Sunshine, Martindale, candidate website and social media sites, and have reached out to each candidate to verify the data. In the process a very thorough and non-partisan profile of each candidate has been collected and displayed so that voters can make a more informed determination of who they want sitting on the bench when an important decision is made for them or their community. Supreme Court Races 2024 Primary Election 2024 General Election Appellate Court Races 2024 Primary Election 2024 General Election Non-Cook County Circuit Court Races 2024 Primary Election 2024 General Election Cook County Circuit Court Races 2024 Primary Election 2024 General Election

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. < General Candidates Hon. Christine Cody Democratic Party Candidate 38.04% (4,345 of 11,421) Primary votes < Primary Candidates 18th Circuit - 3rd Subcircuit EXPERIENCE 18th Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judge: 2017 - Present Appointed 2017, Reappointed 2019 & 2023 Private Practice: 1999 - 2017 Adjunct Professor College of DuPage: 2008 - 2011 DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney: 1995 - 1999 EDUCATION Purdue: B.A., English Literature - 1988 Loyola University School of Law: J.D. - 1995 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association & DuPage County Bar Association's Joint Advisory Committee Result: Christine Cody – Recommended Number of Respondents 288 210 Criteria 2024 Score 2023 Score Meets Requirements Of Office 85.20 86.07 Integrity 90.48 92.65 Impartiality 87.04 88.67 Legal Ability 90.18 87.56 Temperament 80.59 80.30 Court Management 90.15 89.66 Health 96.96 94.50 Sensitivity 89.06 91.00 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: $105,478.96 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Top 5 Donors Donor Total amount Latest Date Christine Cody $35,000 2/11/2024 James Orel $10,000 6/21/2023 Michael Cody $6,000 9/7/2023 Susan Rohde $5,100 11/24/2023 Rohde & Infelise PC $2,500 11/24/2023 ENDORSED BY: This list does not include individual politician or community leaders, but those organizations that have a defined process for endorsing all types of judicial candidates. For a more complete list of all endorsements, click on the "Campaign Website" button below. Campaign Website Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History

Candidate For 9th Judicial Circuit Court McDonough County Hon. Nigel D. Graham Republican Party General Election Winner 100% (9,252 of 9,252 votes) Read More

zf Hon. Kate Gorman Republican 10th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large < Back EXPERIENCE 10th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2012 - Present (Elected 2012 / Retained 2018) Associate Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, 2007 - 2012 Private Practice, 1993 - 2007 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of Illinois-Champaign, B.S. - 1990 Law School: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D. - 1993 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 10th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Katherine S. Gorman: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 97.92 Integrity 98.45 Impartiality 97.38 Legal Ability 98.43 Temperament 95.83 Court Management 98.94 Health 99.47 Sensitivity 97.86 Number of Respondents 193 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Katherine S. Gorman $121,158.53 Mar 16, 2012 Friends of Kate Gorman $26,000.00 Jan 26, 2010 Susan D. Gorman $3,425.00 Feb 06, 2012 John Bearce Mortorsports $2,000.00 Dec 01, 2011 A. Lou Benassi $1,500.00 Mar 12, 2012 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

zzg Hon. Michael J. Chmiel Republican 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large < Back EXPERIENCE 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge, 2006 - Present (Elected 2006 / Retained 2012, 2018) 19th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2004 - 2006 (Appointed 2004) Private Practice, 1992 - 2004 Law Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court, 1990 - 1992 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, B.S., Economics and Business Administration - 1987 Law School: University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. - 1990 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 22nd Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Michael J. Chmiel: Not Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 61.11 Integrity 71.96 Impartiality 64.49 Legal Ability 75.68 Temperament 54.87 Court Management 75.00 Health 89.52 Sensitivity 71.96 Number of Respondents 114 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Chmiel & Associates P.C. $3,363.92 Apr 26, 2005 Eric H. Jostock Attorney at Law $2,500.00 Dec 06, 2005 Marie M. Chmiel $2,107.96 May 18, 2005 A. Robert Abboud $1,000.00 May 13, 2005 J.R. Davis $750.00 Oct 10, 2005 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Judicial Inquiry Board Complaint Summary 80. 08-CC-1, Filed February 25, 2008: Michael J. Chmiel, Circuit Judge, 22nd Circuit, McHenry County The Complaint alleged that on Saturday, June 16, 2007, Judge Michael J. Chmiel ("Respondent"), a juvenile-court judge not on duty that day, was told by Robert Miller – a friend, former client, and political ally – that Miller's brother David had been arrested that morning on felony charges and would have to remain in jail until the following Monday absent a special bond hearing. In response, Respondent agreed to preside over such a special bond hearing, thereby enabling David Miller to be released on bond that same day. In addition, the Complaint alleged that subsequent public outcry of political favoritism for the locally-powerful Miller family caused Respondent's fellow circuit judges to inquire into the reasons why Respondent had held such a hearing; in response, Respondent failed to disclose Robert Miller's involvement. The Complaint further alleged that later, on October 12, 2007, during sworn testimony before the Board regarding the aforementioned special bond hearing, Respondent made false and misleading statements, and otherwise failed to disclose Robert Miller's involvement in causing that hearing to have occurred. Order entered November 19, 2010: Conduct of Respondent in holding a bond hearing on June 16, 2017 created the appearance of impropriety. The Board did not prove by clear and convincing evidence that Respondent committed actual impropriety by conducting the June 16, 2007 bond hearing, engaged in ex parte communication or gave false and misleading testimony to the Board. Respondent reprimanded. Click Here for Full Decision How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?