Hon. James F. Heuerman
Democratic Party Winner
100% (1,747 of 1,747) Primary votes
14th Circuit - Whiteside County (Steins Vacancy)
EXPERIENCE
14th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2024 - Present
Appointed 2024
14th Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judge - 2019 -2024
Appointed 2019, Reappointed 2023
Whiteside County Public Defender: 2011 - 2019
Whiteside County’s Assistant State's Attorney: 2005 - 2011
Private Practice: 1993 - 2005 (Part-time Whiteside County Public Defender)
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin, Platteville: B.A. - 1990
Northern Illinois University College of Law: J.D., Cum Laude - 1993
RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Illinois State Bar Association & Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside County Bar Association's Joint Advisory Committee Result:
James F. Heueman – Recommended
Number of Respondents | 50 | 39 |
Criteria | 2024 Score | 2023 Score |
Meets Requirements Of Office | 98.00 | 97.37 |
Integrity | 98.00 | 100 |
Impartiality | 96.00 | 86.84 |
Legal Ability | 100 | 100 |
Temperament | 96.00 | 97.44 |
Court Management | 98.00 | 92.31 |
Health | 100 | 100 |
Sensitivity | 98.00 | 100 |
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