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zv Hon. Patricia Sowinski Fix Democrat 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judge 2nd Subcircuit < Back EXPERIENCE 19th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2nd Subcircuit, 2012 - Present (Elected 2012 / Retained 2018) Deputy Chief Judge, 2024 Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County, 1991 - 2012 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana, B.A. - 1988 Law School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. - 1991 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 19th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Patricia Sowinski Fix: Not Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 52.75 Integrity 64.77 Impartiality 57.14 Legal Ability 59.78 Temperament 41.76 Court Management 61.11 Health 76.19 Sensitivity 68.29 Number of Respondents 97 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?

zy Hon. Charles "Chuck" Smith Democrat 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judge 1st Subcircuit < Back EXPERIENCE 19th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2016 - Present (Appointed 2016 / Elected 2018) Private Practice, 1979 - 2016 Attorney, Waukegan Park District, 2001 - 2016 Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County, 1972 - 1979 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Boston College, B.A., English, Philosophy - 1972 Magna Cum Laude Law School: St. Louis University School of Law, J.D. - 1972 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 19th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Charles "Chuck" Smith: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 85.25 Integrity 91.80 Impartiality 83.61 Legal Ability 91.80 Temperament 83.47 Court Management 90.83 Health 87.83 Sensitivity 85.47 Number of Respondents 124 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Charles Smith $50,000.00 Mar 23, 2017 Committee to Elect Judges Christen L. Bishop and Christopher R. Stride $667.00 Sep 09, 2017 Linn, Campe & Rizzo, Ltd. $500.00 Apr 29, 2017 Greg Petry $500.00 Apr 29, 2017 United for Warren $250.00 May 01, 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?

Candidates for the 18 th Judicial Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit Hon. Chantelle Porter Democratic Party General Election Winner 55.98% (25,392 of 45,358 votes) Read More Marshall Subach Independant 44.02% (19,966 of 45,358 votes) Read More

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?

zt Hon. John Lowry Republican 17th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large Button EXPERIENCE 17th Judicial Circuit Judge, 3rd Subcircuit, 2018 - Present (Elected 2018) Chief Judge, 2022 Associate Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit, 2007 - 2018 (Appointed 2007, 2011, 2015) Private Practice, 1985 - 2007 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Marquette University, B.A. - 1981 Law School: University of Illinois at Chicago, John Marshall School of Law, J.D. - 1985 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 17th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: John S. Lowry: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 92.47 Integrity 97.22 Impartiality 93.66 Legal Ability 90.21 Temperament 90.85 Court Management 95.77 Health 98.48 Sensitivity 92.75 Number of Respondents 149 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date John Lowry $6,500.00 Nov 01, 2018 Petry Home Builders LLC $2,500.00 Aug 17, 2018 Rockford Acromatic Products $1,800.00 Oct 17, 2018 Hardyman & Associates Ltd $1,560.00 Aug 17, 2018 Lindsay, Pickett & Postel LLC $1,500.00 Oct 03, 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?

Hon. Caroline Borden Campion Republican Party General Election Winner 100% (2,375 or 2,375 votes) Read More Candidate For 10 th Judicial Circuit Court Stark County

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. < Primary Candidates Hon. Chantelle Porter Democratic Party Winner 52.99% (3,495 of 6,596) Primary votes < General Candidates 18th Circuit - 1st Subcircuit EXPERIENCE 18th Judicial Circuit Court Circuit Judge: 2023 - Present Appointed 2023 Private Practice Attorney: 2 008 - 2022 DuPage County Assistant Public Defender: 2007- 2008 Cook County Public Guardian: 2006 - 2007 EDUCATION The Ohio State University: B.A., Political Science - 2003 DePaul University College of Law: J.D. - 2006 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association & DuPage County Bar Association's Joint Advisory Committee Result: Chantelle Porter – Recommended Number of Respondents 347 Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 91.96 Integrity 95.87 Impartiality 92.35 Legal Ability 91.12 Temperament 95.29 Court Management 94.17 Health 95.96 Sensitivity 94.40 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: $135,389.96 Top 5 Donors: Donor Total amount Latest Date Chantelle Porter $17,501.00 Jun 17, 2024 Citizens for Judge Leah Setzen $14,694.76 Jul 18, 2024 A. Traub & Associates $10,500.00 Aug 11, 2023 Esp Kreuzer Cores, LLP $3,500.00 Jun 17, 2024 Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC $3,000.00 May 22, 2024 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ ENDORSED BY: International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 150 IUOE Local 399 Laborers' Union Local 68 Ironworkers Local 63 Sheet Metal Workers SMART 265 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 701 North Central Illinois Labor Council, AFL-CIO Painters District Council No. 30 Mid America Carpenters Regional Council LiUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management IUOE Local 399 Metropolitan Alliance of Police American Federation of Teachers National Association of Letter Carriers (ALF-CIO) 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

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Hon. Nigel D. Graham Republican Party Winner 100% (1,490 of 1,490) Primary votes < Candidates 9th Circuit - McDonough County EXPERIENCE 9th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2023 - Present Appointed 2023 9th Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judge: 2019 - 2023 McDonough County Chief Public Defender: 2015 - 2019 Private Practice: 2011 - 2015 McDonough County Assistant State’s Attorney: 2009 - 2011 EDUCATION Western Illinois University: Associates Degree - 2003 Lewis University: B.A. - 2005 Loyola University, Chicago School of Law: J.D. - 2008 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association's Advisory Committee Result: Nigel D. Graham – Recommended Number of Respondents 56 59 Criteria 2024 Score 2023 Score Meets Requirements Of Office 98.21 96.55 Integrity 98.21 98.25 Impartiality 98.18 94.83 Legal Ability 96.36 94.83 Temperament 98.18 98.28 Court Management 96.43 96.55 Health 98.21 98.25 Sensitivity 98.15 96.49 < Candidates CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Top 5 Donors t No financial information is available at this time. 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. Some candidates have not published a website yet. Campaign Website Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History

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

zzi Hon. Daniel J. Emge Republican < Back 24th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Washington County EXPERIENCE 24th Judicial Circuit Judge, Washington County, 2022 - Present (Reassigned 2022) Chief Judge 20th Judicial Circuit Judge, Washington County, 2012 - 2018 (Elected 2012 / Retained 2018) Private Practice, 2006 - 2012 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Saint Louis University, B.S., Electrical Engineering Law School: Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D. - 2006 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 24th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Daniel J. Emge: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 87.50 Integrity 87.50 Impartiality 84.38 Legal Ability 90.63 Temperament 93.55 Court Management 87.10 Health 96.77 Sensitivity 83.33 Number of Respondents 33 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?

zx Hon. Christen L. Bishop 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, 2012 - 2016 Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County, 1995 - 20012 Chief, Special Prosecutions, 2006 - 2012 Chief, Juvenile Division, 2001 - 2006 EDUCATION Undergraduate: University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign, B.A. - 1991 Law School: University of Illinois College of Law, J.S. - 1994 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 17th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Christen L. Bishop: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 87.91 Integrity 91.21 Impartiality 87.91 Legal Ability 90.11 Temperament 91.30 Court Management 92.22 Health 97.75 Sensitivity 90.59 Number of Respondents 92 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?

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?