Anne M. Burke (Democrat)

For Supreme Court Justice - First Judicial District
(McMorrow Vacancy)

Campaign Website: http://www.justiceannemburke.org/

Campaign Financial Disclosure: Committee to Elect Anne M Burke

Current Professional Position: Appointed Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court

Response to ICJL Questionnaire

- Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Bar Association:

"Justice Anne M. Burke is “Qualified” for the office of Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Justice Burke was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and served as a Justice of the
Illinois Appellate Court from 1995-2006. In 2006, Justice Burke was appointed to the Illinois
Supreme Court, where she has distinguished herself as an outstanding member of the Court.
Justice Burke is highly regarded for her knowledge of the law, legal ability, and passionate
commitment to the justice system. Justice Burke also is dedicated to public education about
the key role the courts play in our democratic society. Justice Burke is devoted to community
service and remains actively involved in the Special Olympics which she helped found.
Through her leadership, the first International Special Olympics was held in Soldier Field
almost 40 years ago. Justice Burke is a leading light in Illinois’ legal community and a credit
to the Illinois Supreme Court."

- Rated "Highly Qualified" by the Illinois State Bar Association

- Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Council of Lawyers

- View the Alliance of Bar Associations Grid from www.VoteForJudges.org

- Endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party

- Endorsed by the Chicago Federation of Labor

- Candidate Statement at Cook County Clerk website

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Response to ICJL Questionnaire:

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