Vacancy of the Hon. Daniel J. Kelley

For Cook County Circuit Court - Circuitwide

Democratic Primary:

- John Patrick Callahan, Jr.
     - Website: http://www.judgecallahan.org/
     - Campaign Committee: Friends to Elect Judge Callahan
     - 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

- Joanne F. Fehn
     - Response to ICJL Questionnaire
     - Website: http://www.joannefehn.com/
     - Campaign Committee: Citizens to Elect Joanne F Fehn Judge
     - Response to the Chicago Tribune Questionnaire
     - Rated "Not Recommended" by the Chicago Bar Association
     - Rated "Not Qualified" by the Chicago Council of Lawyers
     - Rated "Not Qualified" by the Illinois State Bar Association

Republican Primary:

- No Republican Filed For This Vacancy

ENDORSEMENTS:
- Cook County Democratic Party: Callahan
- Independent Voters of Illinois (IVI-IPO): Callahan
- Chicago Federation of Labor: Callahan
- Personal PAC: Fehn
- Fraternal Order of Police - Chicago Lodge 7: Callahan
- Illinois Committee for Honest Government: Fehn

CBA Candidate Capsules:

Callahan, Jr: "Judge John P. Callahan, Jr. is "Qualified" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Judge Callahan was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1988 and served as an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney for eight years. Mr. Callahan practiced law from 1996-2009 before his appointment to the bench in September. Judge Callahan possesses an outstanding temperament and is well respected for his knowledge of civil and criminal law."

Fehn: "Joanne Fehn is "Not Recommended" for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Fehn was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1993. Ms. Fehn is bright, articulate, and has a strong commitment to community service. However, at this stage of her career, Ms. Fehn does not possess the requisite depth and breadth of legal knowledge and experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge."

CCL Candidate Capsules:

Callahan, Jr: "John Callahan was admitted to practice in 1988. From 1996 to the present he has been in private practice doing general civil litigation and criminal defense. He served as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney between 1989 and 1996. He reports acting as lead counsel in 1 civil jury, 23 criminal jury trials, 4 civil bench trials, and more than 250 criminal bench trials. Mr. Callahan is considered to have good legal ability and trial experience. He has a reputation of being exceptionally fair while having a calm and professional demeanor. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court."

Fehn: "Joanne F. Fehn was admitted to practice in 1993. She is currently General Counsel of Anchor Companies where she manages legal affairs and oversees outside counsel. Since 2003 she has served as the owner and founder of Mortgage Title Services. From 1998 to 2001, she worked at Chicago Title Insurance Company as an Attorney Technical Advisor. From 1994 to 1998, she was an Attorney Closing Officer with Urban Search Corporation. She has no jury trial experience and has never acted as lead counsel in bench trials. Ms. Fehn is praised as being smart and for having a good temperament. However, her practice has been limited to real estate matters and the Council is also concerned that she has very little litigation experience in more complex matters. The Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court."