Vacancy of the Hon. James P. O'Malley

For Cook County Circuit Court - Circuitwide

Democratic Primary:

- Thomas V. Lyons
     - Website: http://www.electjudgelyons.com/
     - Campaign Committee: Elect Judge Lyons
     - 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

Republican Primary:

- No Republican Filed For This Vacancy

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

CBA Candidate Capsules:

Lyons: "Thomas V. Lyons is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Lyons was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1987 and has experience in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Lyons has a fine temperament and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge."

CCL Candidate Capsules:

Lyons: "Judge Thomas V. Lyons II was admitted to practice in 1987. He serves as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Lawyers report that he has good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial experience in both bench and jury trials involving criminal law matters. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court."