zi Hon. Vincent F. Cornelius Democrat 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large < Back EXPERIENCE 12th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2018 - Present (Elected 2018) Private Practice, 1993 - 2018 Past President - Illinois State Bar Association, 2016 - 2017 Assistant State's Attorney, DuPage County, 1989 - 1993 Law Clerk, Will County State's Attorney, 1987-1989 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of St. Francis, B.B.A, Business Administration - 1986 Law School: Northern Illinois University, J.D. - 1989 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 12th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Vincent F. Cornelius: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 94.66 Integrity 96.18 Impartiality 95.42 Legal Ability 96.21 Temperament 96.18 Court Management 93.85 Health 99.21 Sensitivity 96.06 Number of Respondents 132 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date David Garcia $40,093.29 Nov 01, 2018 Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management PAC $10,057.78 Aug 16, 2018 Will County Democratic Central Committee $3,000.00 Oct 29, 2018 Angela Henderson $2,954.92 Jun 19, 2018 Henderson Law & Mediation $2,418.56 Mar 13, 2018 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?

zw Hon. Christopher R. Stride Republican 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large < Back EXPERIENCE 19th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2016 - Present (Appointed 2016 / Elected 2018) Associate Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit, 2005 - 2016 (Appointed 2005 / Reappointed 2011, 2015) Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County, 2000 - 2005 Private Practice, 1997 - 2001 Chief Municipal Prosecutor and Civil Associate, 1999 - 2001 Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County, 1992 - 1997 Private Practice, 1991 - 1992 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Valparaiso University, B.A., Political Science and Government - 1986 Law School: Valparaiso University School of Law, J. D. - 1991 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 19th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Chrisopher R Stride: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 87.65 Integrity 92.50 Impartiality 87.18 Legal Ability 92.31 Temperament 90.00 Court Management 93.75 Health 97.44 Sensitivity 87.18 Number of Respondents 82 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?

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zs Hon. Joseph P. Bruscato Democrat 17th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large Button EXPERIENCE 17th Judicial Circuit Judge, 3rd Subcircuit, 2018 - Present (Elected 2018) State's Attorney, Winnebago County, 2008-2018 City Attorney, Rockford, 2000 - 2008 Private Practice, 1994 - 2000 Assistant Attorney General, Rockford Regional Ofiice of Illinois Attorney General, 1989 - 2994 Assistant City Attorney, Green Bay, WI, 1988 - 1989 Assistant District Attorney, Brown County, WI, 1987 - 1988 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Marquette University, B.A. - 1984 Law School: Marquette University School of Law, J.D. - 1987 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 17th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Joseph P. Bruscato: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 82.89 Integrity 91.45 Impartiality 85.62 Legal Ability 84.11 Temperament 88.74 Court Management 83.22 Health 94.33 Sensitivity 90.60 Number of Respondents 156 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Laborers Local 32 $28,250.00 Mar 06, 2012 IBEW Local 364 $26,895.00 Feb 27, 2012 Julie Rouse $22,500.00 Sep 13, 2011 Illinois Laborer's Leg Committee $20,000.00 Aug 10, 2012 IBEW $20,000.00 Mar 01, 2016 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?

zg Hon. Rebecca Simmons Foley Republican 11th Judicial Circuit Court Judge McLean County < Back EXPERIENCE 11th Judicial Circuit Judge, McClean County, 2012 - Present (Elected 2012 / Retained 2018) Associate Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, 2004 - 2012 Private Practice, 1995 - 2004 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. News - Editorial Journalism - 1991 Law School: DePaul University College of Law, J.D. - 1995 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 11th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Rebecca Simmons Foley: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 90.60 Integrity 83.04 Impartiality 97.32 Legal Ability 98.29 Temperament 93.28 Court Management 99.15 Health 96.49 Sensitivity 95.65 Number of Respondents 122 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: No information available at this time Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Judicial Inquiry Board Complaint Summary 89 & 90. 14-CC-2, Filed July 24, 2014: Scott D. Drazewski, Circuit Judge, 11th Circuit, McLean County; and Rebecca S. Foley, Circuit Judge, 11th Circuit, McLean County The Complaint alleged that beginning no later than December 5, 2010, and continuing through at least February 16, 2011, Judges Drazewski and Foley engaged in an undisclosed extramarital affair, during which time period Judge Drazewski presided over a number of pending cases, including a three-day jury trial, where Judge Foley’s husband – an attorney who practiced regularly in the judges’ courthouse – represented parties. The Complaint also alleged that during the time period that Judge Drazewski presided over Judge Foley’s husband’s pending cases, Judge Foley did not disclose to her husband or to her Chief Judge that she was having an extramarital relationship with Judge Drazewski. According to the Complaint, Judge Foley was aware that Judge Drazewski presided over a jury trial in which her husband represented one of the parties while the extramarital affair was ongoing. The Complaint further alleged that it was only after Judge Foley’s husband had confronted Judge Foley and demanded that Judge Drazewski recuse himself, and after Judge Foley had then related that conversation to Judge Drazewski, that Judge Drazewski recused himself from Attorney Foley’s cases. The Complaint also alleged that during subsequent communications with his Chief Judge, Judge Drazewski failed to disclose the actual reason for those recusals, namely his extramarital relationship with Judge Foley. Order entered March 11, 2016: Respondent Scott D. Drazewski suspended from office for four months without pay effective May 1, 2016; Respondent Rebecca S. Foley censured. 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?

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. < General Candidates Hon. Leah Setzen Democratic Party Winner 52.19% (5,961 of 11,421) Primary votes < Primary Candidates 18th Circuit - 3rd Subcircuit EXPERIENCE 18th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2023 - Present Appointed in 2023 Private Practice Attorney: 2004 - 2023 Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney: 2002 - 2004 Private Practice Attorney: 2000 - 2002 EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: B.A., Magna Cum Laude - 1997 University of Illinois College of Law: J.D., Cum Laude - 2000 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association & DuPage County Bar Association's Joint Advisory Committee Result: Leah Danielle Setzen – Recommended Number of Respondents 248 Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 85.37 Integrity 91.29 Impartiality 86.97 Legal Ability 87.76 Temperament 85.95 Court Management 90.87 Health 94.83 Sensitivity 90.95 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: $109,912.23 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Top 5 Donors Donor Total amount Latest Date Leah Setzen $55,000 10/16/2023 Raiford Palmer $2,500 2/6/2024 Collins Law Firm $2,500 1/26/2024 Sefton Kelly Family Law, PC $2,362.23 7/3/2023 Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC $2,000 2/13/2024 ENDORSED BY: DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council Chicago Pipefitters Local 597 International Brotherhood Electrical Workers Local 701 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 MidAmerica Carpenters Regional Council International Association of Sheet Metal Workers BAC Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois Painters District Council #30 Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 265 Personal PAC Advocates Society International Brotherhood of Teamsters 700 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

zzh Hon. Tiffany Davis Republican 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge 1st Subcircuit < Back EXPERIENCE 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge, 2017 - Present (Appointed 2017 / Elected 2018) Assistant State's Attorney, McHenry County, 2008 - 2017 Assistant State's Attorney, Winnebago County, 1994 - 2008 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A. - 1991 Law School: Southern Illinois University, J.D. - 1994 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 22nd Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Tiffany Davis: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 77.27 Integrity 86.15 Impartiality 69.23 Legal Ability 75.38 Temperament 87.88 Court Management 90.63 Health 98.41 Sensitivity 87.50 Number of Respondents 66 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Tiffany Davis $50,636.75 May 16, 2018 Joseph P Condon $530.00 Feb 09, 2018 David Kim $500.00 Mar 09, 2018 Rally Packaging Corp $500.00 Jan 17, 2018 Local l150 Operating Engineers PAC $500.00 Feb 07, 2018 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?

zj Hon. David Garcia Democrat 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large < Back EXPERIENCE 12th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2018 - Present (Elected 2018) Associate Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit, 2013 - 2018 (Appointed 2013 / Reappointed 2017) Private Practice: 1995 - 2013 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of Illinois, B.A., Liberal Arts of Science Law School: Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law, J.D. - 1995 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 12th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: David Garcia: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 75.76 Integrity 81.93 Impartiality 75.32 Legal Ability 76.54 Temperament 76.97 Court Management 82.50 Health 73.65 Sensitivity 84.81 Number of Respondents 168 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date David Garcia $40,093.29 Nov 01, 2018 Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management PAC $10,057.78 Aug 16, 2018 Will County Democratic Central Committee $3,000.00 Oct 29, 2018 Angela Henderson $2,954.92 Jun 19, 2018 Henderson Law & Mediation $2,418.56 Mar 13, 2018 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 23rd Judicial Circuit Court Kendall County Hon. John McAdams Republican Party General Election Winner 100% (52,709 of 52,709 votes) Read More

zh Hon. William A. Yoder Republican 11th Judicial Circuit Court Judge McLean County < Back EXPERIENCE 11th Judicial Circuit Judge, McClean County, 2018 - Present (Appointed 2018 / Elected 2018) Associate Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, 2011 - 2018 (Appointed 2011 / Reappointed 2015) State's Attorney, McClean County, 2002 - 2011 Private Practice, 1985 - 2002 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Purdue University, B.S. - 1982 Law School: University of Illinois at Chicago John Marshall Law Schoo, J.D. - 1985 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 11th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: William A. Yoder: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 93.33 Integrity 94.62 Impartiality 88.76 Legal Ability 96.81 Temperament 90.43 Court Management 98.92 Health 98.90 Sensitivity 91.46 Number of Respondents 96 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Amount Donated Latest Date of Donation Bill Yoder $26,122.59 Mar 01, 2005 All-Brite Signs $15,000.00 Feb 10, 2004 Varney Reception $4,905.00 Nov 15, 2007 Stephen W. Snyder $3,231.80 Mar 07, 2004 Daniel Rich $3,200.00 Apr 22, 2005 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?

Supreme Court Justice Appellate Court Justice Circuit Court Judge Associate Judge Illinois’s highest Court Administrative & Supervisory Authority over all Illinois courts Appeals from Appellate Courts 7 Justices for 5 Districts District 1 (Cook County) - 3 Justices Districts 2-5 - 1 Justice apiece Qualifications United States Citizen Resident of represented district Licensed to practice Law in Illinois Appointed by other Supreme Court Justices Fulfill midterm vacancy Removal, Retirement, Resignation, Not Retained, Death Must run for election next election cycle - Primary and General Elected to 10 year term by popular vote in partisan election Retention election every 10 years Non-competitive & Non-partisan election 60% retention vote needed Appeals from Circuit Courts 54 Justices for 5 Districts District 1 (Cook County) 6 Divisions - 24 Justices Districts 2-5 (101 counties) - 30 Justices Qualifications United States Citizen Resident of represented district Licensed to practice Law in Illinois Appointed by other Supreme Court Justices Fulfill midterm vacancy Appointment, Removal, Retirement, Resignation, Not Retained, Death Must run for election next election cycle - Primary and General Elected to 10 year term by popular vote in partisan election Retention election every 10 years Non-competitive & Non-partisan election 60% retention vote needed Preside over civil and criminal cases Small claim cases to contractual disputes to domestic relations to criminal felonies. 25 Judicial Circuits with 63 Subcircuits 7 single county circuits Cook - 18 Subcircuits Dupage (18th Circuit) - 7 Subcircuits Kane (16th Circuit) - 4 Subcircuits Lake (19th Circuit) - 12 Subcircuits McHenry (22nd Circuit) - 4 Subcircuits St. Clair (20th Circuit) Will (12th Circuit) - 5 Subcircuits 18 multi-county circuits (2 to 12 counties) 3rd Circuit (Madison & Bond) 4 Subcircuits 7th Circuit ( Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott) 7 Subcircuits 17th Circuit (Winnebago & Boone) 2 Subcircuits Approximately 500 Judicial Circuit Court Judges Qualifications United States Citizen Resident of circuit/subcircuit Licensed to practice law in Illinois Appointed by Supreme Court Justices Fulfill midterm vacancy Appointment, Removal, Retirement, Resignation, Not Retained, Death Must run in next election cycle Elected to 6 year term by popular vote in partisan election Retention election every 6 years Non-competitive & Non-partisan election 60% retention vote needed Preside over any non-felony case - assigned by Chief Judge or designated judicial circuit court judge Felon Cases (> 1 yr imprisonment) must be authorized by Supreme Court 25 Judicial Circuits with 63 Subcircuits Same as Judicial Circuit Court Justices Approximately 400 Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judges Number per Circuit dependent on population Qualifications United States Citizen Resident of circuit/subcircuit Licensed to practice law in Illinois Appointed by Circuit Court or Supreme Court Justices Must be reappointed every 4 years

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