Additional Judgeship A

For Cook County Circuit Court - 14th Subcircuit

Democratic Primary:

- Daniel James Pierce
     - Campaign Committee: Dan Pierce for Illinois
     - Rated "Highly Qualified" by the Chicago Bar Association
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Chicago Council of Lawyers
     - Rated "Qualified" by the Illinois State Bar Association

Republican Primary:

- No Republican Filed For This Vacancy

ENDORSEMENTS:
- Chicago Federation of Labor: Pierce

CBA Candidate Capsules:

Pierce: "Daniel J. Pierce is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Pierce was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1972 and has extensive experience in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Pierce is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal ability, and outstanding demeanor. Mr. Pierce is also actively involved in the work of the organized bar and community affairs."

CCL Candidate Capsules:

Pierce: "Judge Daniel J. Pierce was admitted to practice in 1972 and was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in April 2008. Before becoming a judge, he was in private practice doing civil and criminal law litigation and real estate tax cases. His practice involved complex legal issues. He also served for five years as a Chief Deputy in the Cook County Assessor’s Office and for five years as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. As a judge, he served for a time in Traffic Court and then was assigned to preside over aging Law Division cases with the goal of getting them to trial. Lawyers praise him for his court management skills and for his temperament. He is considered to have very good legal ability. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court."