Vacancy of the Hon. Daniel P. Darcy

For Cook County Circuit Court - 3rd Subcircuit

Democratic Primary:

- Edward Harmening
     - Website: http://www.electjudgeharmening.com/
     - Campaign Committee: Committee to Elect Judge Edward Harmening
     - Campaign Committee: Joint Committee to Elect E Harmening-D Malone-A Murphy
     - 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

- James Patrick Doran
     - Campaign Committee: Friends of James P Doran
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Bar Association
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Council of Lawyers"
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Illinois State Bar Association

- Thomas J. Murphy
     - Website: http://www.tommurphy4judge.com/
     - 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

- David J. Coleman
     - Website: http://www.davidjcolemanforjudge.com/
     - Campaign Committee: Friends of David J Coleman
     - Response to the Chicago Tribune Questionnaire
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Bar Association
     - Rated "Well Qualified" by the Chicago Council of Lawyers
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Illinois State Bar Association
     - Endorsed by the Chicago Sun-Times

Republican Primary:

- No Republican Filed For This Vacancy

ENDORSEMENTS:
- Chicago Federation of Labor: Harmening
- Fraternal Order of Police - Chicago Lodge 7: Harmening
- Illinois Committee for Honest Government: Harmening

CBA Candidate Capsules:

Harmening: "Edward S. Harmening is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Harmening was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and currently serves as a Cook County State’s Attorney supervising several litigation attorneys handling civil matters. Mr. Harmening has a wide variety of practice experience and is well regarded for his calm demeanor and temperament. Mr. Harmening would be an excellent addition to the bench."

Doran: "James Patrick Doran is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Doran was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992 and serves as an Assistant Attorney General. Mr. Doran has a wide range of practice experience and is well regarded for his outstanding temperament. Mr. Doran possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge."

Murphy: "Thomas J. Murphy is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Murphy was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1981 and served as an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney before entering private practice in 1989. Mr. Murphy is well versed in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Murphy is highly regarded for his work ethic, integrity, and outstanding temperament and demeanor."

Coleman: "David Joseph Coleman is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Coleman was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993 and has served as an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney since his admission to the bar. Mr. Coleman has extensive trial experience and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge."

CCL Candidate Capsules:

Harmening: "Edward Harmening was admitted to the bar in 1994. From 1994 to 1997, and since 2003, he has been an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. He spent 1997 to 2003 in private practice handling insurance defense matters. Mr. Harmening is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. He has had sufficient litigation experience in complex matters to overcome the relatively few number of years that he has been in practice. The Council finds him Qualified to serve in the Circuit Court."

Doran: "James Doran was admitted to practice in 1992. He serves as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General, handling litigation maters. He reports serving as lead counsel in 13 jury trials and in one bench trial. His practice includes both state and federal court litigation. Mr. Doran is considered to have good legal ability and has substantial experience in more complex litigation matters. He is reported to have a good temperament. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court."

Murphy: "Thomas J. Murphy was admitted to practice in 1981. He is a sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Thomas J. Murphy (since 1989) and before that was an associate at Andich & Belgrade (1987-89) and an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County (1981-87). He reports being lead counsel in 30 trials that have gone to a jury verdict and 200 that have gone to a bench verdict. Mr. Murphy is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in more complex matters and is described as well prepared and thorough. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court."

Coleman: "David Joseph Coleman was admitted to practice in 1993. He has served throughout his career as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. He is currently assigned to the Special Prosecutions Unit where he prosecutes public corruption cases and cold case homicides. He reports serving as lead counsel in 24 jury trials and 500 bench trials. Lawyers report that Mr. Coleman has good legal ability and he is respected for his temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in exceptionally complex matters, and has been on the forefront of using new legal strategies and statutes to prosecute his cases. He is praised for his integrity. The Council finds him Well Qualified for the Circuit Court."