Vacancy of the Hon. Sharon Johnson Coleman

For Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Subcircuit

Democratic Primary:

- Thaddeus L. Wilson
     - Website: http://www.thaddeusforjudge.com/
     - Campaign Committee: Committee to Elect Judge Thaddeus L. Wilson
     - Response to the Chicago Tribune Questionnaire
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Bar Association
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Council of Lawyers
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Illinois State Bar Association
     - Endorsed by the Chicago Tribune
     - Endorsed by the Chicago Sun-Times

- Linnae Bryant
     - Website: http://www.bryant4judge.com/
     - Campaign Committee: Friends of Linnae Bryant
     - Response to the Chicago Tribune Questionnaire
     - Rated "Not Recommended" by the Chicago Bar Association
     - Rated "Not Recommended" by the Chicago Council of Lawyers
     - Rated "Not Qualified" by the Illinois State Bar Association

Republican Primary:

- No Republican Filed For This Vacancy

ENDORSEMENTS:

- Independent Voters of Illinois (IVI-IPO): Wilson
- Chicago Federation of Labor: Wilson
- Illinois Committee for Honest Government: Wilson

CBA Candidate Capsules:

Wilson: "Thaddeus L. Wilson is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Wilson was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and is experienced in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Wilson has also served as an arbitrator and as a hearing officer for the Board of Election Commissioners. Mr. Wilson possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge."

Bryant: "Linnae Bryant is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Bryant was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and has been in solo practice since 1991, concentrating in general civil litigation, real estate, corporate and probate law. Ms. Bryant has had limited practice experience and does not possess the requisite legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge."

CCL Candidate Capsules:

Wilson: "Thaddeus L. Wilson was admitted to practice law in 1994. He has been in private, small firm practice throughout his legal career. He currently serves as a hearing examiner for the Chicago Board of Elections. Mr. Wilson is reported to have good legal ability and is praised for his professional demeanor by both lawyers and judges. He has substantial trial experience in both civil and criminal law matters and practices in both the state and federal courts. He is also praised for his community service. The Chicago Council of Lawyers finds Mr. Wilson to be Qualified for the Circuit Court."

Bryant: "Linnae Bryant refused to be evaluated. She is Not Recommended for the Circuit Court."