Now, Cooke says he is reopening his law office and wont ever run for judge again. Basically that means she lied, and probably to protect Smollett for political and even possibly racial reasons. Pursuant to its constitutional authority, the supreme court has appointed the following to the appellate court: 7. In 2017, a top assistant to Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx engaged in a heated exchange in open court over Fords order sending a pregnant woman to jail without bail for more than a month on a nonviolent crime. Celestia L. Mays, Cook County Circuit, Kelly M. McCarthy, Cook County Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. | Max Herman / Sun-Times. In the past, others assigned to marriage court have included a judge who had sex in court chambers and another accused of lying on a mortgage application. Our system of justice is not designed for judges to be political activists from the bench, a retired Cook County circuit judge told CWBChicago this week. So, when a judges ruling is reversed, it suggests there is something wrong. Arthur F. Hill, Jr., associate Judge, Cook County Circuit, October 31, 2021, Hon. Patricia Martin, Cook County Circuit, 7th Subcircuit, December 6, 2020, Hon. We will miss his keen intelligence, competence, kindness, steadiness, and always thoughtful approach to justice, and we applaud him for his many years of service to the citizens of Illinois. Ford dismissed the petition for lack of evidence, the court found, after he had refused to grant Jakes discovery to obtain evidence that the detectives had been accused of such torture in other cases. Ms. Lenz created a nonprofit model of reporting education news that has been replicated across the country. Richard Cooke holds his unused judges nameplate. He gave more than $67,000 of that to other politicians, including the Democratic Party leaders who oversaw his slating as a judge candidate, records show. Using acronyms or reading handwritten cursive or sloppy printing is very difficult for me, he says. Chambers, Associate Judge, Cook County Circuit, October 27, 2021, Hon. WebWe also evaluate sitting Cook County Circuit Court judges seeking retention. George J. Bakalis, 18th Circuit, December 6, 2020, Hon. WebThe Honorable Michael W. Krumholtz, Sr. (Retired), who served nearly a decade on the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, General Division, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get our public service journalism emailed directly to you. WebBiography. Just plain wrong!, After all of those years in Chicagos criminal courthouse, the judge, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said there isnt much I have not witnessed., In one unusual case last week, prosecutors told McCarthy a convicted felon admitted that a gun police found inside a purse in a car he was driving was his. He retired from the court on February 28, 2022, and was residing in Fort Collins, Colorado, at the time of his death. Judge Jacobius also worked as a Chicago public school teacher from 1969 to 1974. Lloyd A. Karmeier, Supreme Court, 5th District, December 6, 2020, Hon. They are: Margaret Ann Brennan, Patrick J. Sherlock, Kenneth J. Wadas and Anna Helen Demacopoulos. Even experienced lawyers, judges, and court workers were baffled by McCarthys performance. But, they are willing to stand with their pals and friends and colleagues who are judges to give them High Ratings that the judges then use to tout to the public and argue they deserve to be retained. For example, people who support controversial Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx are campaigning hard to toss Judge Michael P. Toomin from the ballot. 2023 CWBChicago LLC. One of the most controversial Cook County Circuit Court criminal division judges, Nicholas Ford, retired last month, court officials confirmed Friday. Why? Erin H. Antonietti, Cook County Circuit, 3rd Subcircuit, December 7, 2020, Laura Ayala-Gonzalez, Cook County Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. For more information, the Cook County Clerk lists all of the 103 judges running for retention. Their rulings result in punishments and fines and their rulings stand until they are appealed and then reversed. In 2016, the Illinois Appellate Court, acting at the direction of the Illinois Supreme Court, reversed its earlier decision and reversed a murder conviction of a suspect that was based largely on eyewitness identification. ### DAYTON Retired Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Krumholtz, who served the court for nearly a decade, has died, court officials confirmed Friday. Chicago, IL 60602, 70 W. 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Muray, Jr. Richard H. Gambrell, appointed, 9th Circuit, December 1, 2020, Julie B. Aimen, Cook County Circuit, 9th Subcircuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. James W. Day, 7th Circuit, December 6, 2020, Hon. That is not who I am as a person.. Cooke says he tried unsuccessfully to get his partners to buy him out but doesnt think he needed to divest himself of his business interests because that would have caused him serious financial harm. The average reversal rate pursuant to the 2018annual report from the Illinois Supreme Court indicates that 22percent of civil cases and 17 percent of criminal cases are reversed. It was surreal to have one presiding judge, who is well-known to be dealing with multiple IRS liens for non-payment of taxes, leer at me and question my conduct, Cooke says. The Cook County chief judge has ordered all judges and court employees to return to work in person beginning next month. Joel J. C. Powless, 4th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Jill R. Quinn, Cook County Circuit, December 7, 2020, Pamela Reaves-Harris, Cook County Circuit, 7th Subcircuit, December 7, 2020, Dana Rhoades, 6th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. Magistrate Judge Cheryl Zwart said that she would make her detention ruling on Friday, deciding whether to hold Councilman Palermo, 49; retired Omaha Police Capt. If the proffer indicated that the defendant admitted it was his gun in the purse and he was in the car or had the keys to the car or was in close proximity to the car, that not only establishes probable cause to detain but it potentially would be enough on its own for a conviction on a legal standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.. Ann Celine OHallaren Walsh, 18th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Elizabeth A. Walsh, Cook County Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. Twitter, Facebook. He became presiding judge of that division in June of 2000. Judge Jacobius received a B.A. 1. He also says he told his bosses that, alternatively, hed go to a criminal courtroom but only if Evans put in writing that this couldnt constitute a conflict of interest. Retired judges Margarita Kulys Hoffman, Clifford Meachem and Warren Wolfson. (The Center Square) All Cook County judges and court employees will be required to at their "regularly assigned workspace" for the vast majority of their time on the job beginning in mid-May. James Thomas Derico, Jr., reinstated, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Sabra L.. Ebersole, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Carl L. Evans, Jr., Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, William N. Fahey, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Barbara N. Flores, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Mitchell B. Goldberg, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Jasmine V. Hernandez, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Matthew W. Jannusch, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Martha-Victoria Jimenez, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Diana E. Lopez, Cook County Circuit, October 4, 2021, Hon. Every night, Cooke says he hung his robe in a garment bag in the closet of the marriage court office. 70 W. Madison St, Suite 1925 Sheriffs Special Formula for normal or earliest retirement. Our work is only possible because readers like you have chosen to invest in our efforts. 70 W. Madison St, Suite 1925, Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 603-1200 Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Author John Seasly explains A reversal means an appeals court decided a judge was wrong and overturned all or part of a ruling. The average number of reversals for a judge is four, he writes. Timothy J. He was 69. 1902 (312) 603-5921 Boyd, William 1608 (312) 603-4832 Arce, Edward A. Unless counsel or parties have been expressly authorized to communicate with chambers, all appropriate oral and written communications are to be submitted to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk. Fund Participation Prior to January 1, 2011, Tier 2 Plan What the Sox showed in the series finale against Tampa Bay will need to continue in order to salvage a season thats already teetering off a cliff. Like when she refused to hold defendants without bail for violating bond terms in pending felony cases. Though he immediately resigned, Cooke says he had valid reasons for not accepting his assignment to traffic court. | Max Herman / Sun-Times. Monique OToole, 18th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. Retired judge says new judges bond court debut was a prime example of judicial activism November 5, 2021 5:02 AM CWBChicago Citywide It has been a week The retention voting process is complicated and favors the judges, regardless of their actions. Michael A. Forti, Cook County Circuit, 8th Subcircuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. Yet He was appointed presiding judge of the Chancery Division in December of 2010. He emailed Evans on April 24 to demand he reassign him. Henry was elected to the bench in 1988. (The Center Square) All Cook County judges and court employees will be required to at their "regularly assigned workspace" for the vast majority of their time on the job beginning in mid-May. Judge, Superior Court, San Mateo County . 2503 (312) 603-5533 Bartkowicz, Ronald F. Circuit Erin H. Antonietti, Cook County Circuit, But he thinks he was dealt with harshly because some of his backers pushed behind the scenes last year to take away the chief judges role that Evans has held since 2001. Moshe Jacobius after more than 30 years on the bench, including 11 years as presiding judge of the Chancery Division. The Division is currently preparing to relaunch this program in collaboration with Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt,a county-wide initiative that helps residents resolve eviction, foreclosure, debt, and tax deed issues. Retired Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Michael W. Krumholtz Sr. died April 20. In this Directory of State Judges in Chicago, we have utilized Council judicial evaluations from 1986 to the present. Any new hire on or after January 1, 2011 in. And he complains about the sick culture of the Cook County judiciary. Sharon M. Sullivan, Cook County Circuit, December 31, 2020, Hon. Cooke says his veteran colleagues also offered another tip: Dont use the judges elevator at the Daley Center courthouse if you want to skip out of work early because reporters have been known to wait in the ground-level lobby outside the elevator doors. Paul W. Lamar, 2nd Circuit, December 3, 2020, Hon. That qualified him to run last year in the countys Sixth Judicial Subcircuit. Thomas L. Hogan (Ret.) On Dec. 5, Cooke put on his black judicial robe and was sworn in for a six-year term with other new judges. Smollett is politically connected through his African American celebrity and to a former spokesperson for former First Lady Michelle Obama, who called Foxxs office and urged leniency on Smolletts behalf. Gail L. Noll, 7th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Margaret M. OConnell, 18th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Eileen M. OConnor, Cook County Circuit, 6th SubCircuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. Attorney Barry Greenburg, who runs a firm focused on family law. Multiple deaths are reported and more than 30 people hospitalized. Speaking about the overall state of affairs as Cook County enters its fifth year of bond reform, the retired judge was clear: It appears to me that bails are set now without any regard whatsoever to the protection of the public the recidivism rate, as your organization so deftly points out every day, is way too high.. Having the highest number of rulings reversed of any judge. The funding comes from Ross Stevens, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and Booth doctoral graduate. from the DePaul University College of Law in 1975. Your IP: I wish Judge Jacobius well in his retirement, said Judge Evans. All works on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. (Ret.) Sharon O. Johnson, Appellate Court, 1st District, December 7, 2020, Hon. He was 69. The order by Judge in history in 1969 from the University of Illinois. Select "Inactive/Retired District Judges" as the Judge. in history in 1967 and a M.A. The Chicago Sun-Times co-published this article. Now, Foxx and her pals want Toomin off the bench and none of the major Bar Associations have the courage to speak out against that injustice. Cooke was sent to marriage court which he calls judge jail and says his life insurance was cut off. Christopher R. Doscotch, 10th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Andrew J. Doyle, 9th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. As CWBChicago reported, McCarthy set bail for 27 defendants during the relatively short court session and sent 22 of the defendants home on recognizance bonds, including two who were charged with robbery. 16th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. He says he quit rather than bunker in at the marriage court while his case moved through the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board. ISBA Members, please login to join this section. He received his J.D. I felt as if I was stealing taxpayer money by collecting a salary. Ford twice dismissed charges against a Park Ridge police officer who was accused of chasing down and beating two juveniles who had shot a projectile into his car. There are four Cook County Judges seeking retention who have the worst records when it comes to having their rulings reserved by the Appellate Court. For example, people who support controversial Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx are campaigning hard to toss Judge Michael P. Toomin from the ballot. Timothy J. I had tremendous difficulty reading the handwritten tickets and charges that were the basis of why the defendant were in court.. Adam Giganti, 7th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. The judge has no discretion, according to the retired jurist. Probable cause is the lowest legal threshold and is almost impossible not to meet. Cooke acknowledges that clout ensured he got elected. I have met some great judges. Brewer says there was some discussion about Cookes dyslexia but declined to say more, saying he had to check first with Evans. Click here for more information. Long-running neighborhood blog. They say he is not a good judge, but I think the truth is far more political. Associate Judge Supervising Law Daley Center Rm. Greater of 66 2/3 % of members earned annuity as of date of death (no age reduction) or Money Purchase annuity. 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Thats not easy to do, but it should be done more often. The circuit judges have appointed the following to be associate judge: The newsletter of the ISBAs Bench & Bar Section, Ruth I. Gudino, Cook, County Circuit, October 15, 2021, Hon. The chief judge then met with Cooke on Feb. 1. Most of Cookes loan to his own campaign went unspent. WebThe Hon. Do not edit original work. The General Assembly Retirement System (GARS) and the Judges Retirement System (Judges) have been excluded from certain Tier 2 benefits. McCarthys willingness to send people accused of violent crimes like robbery home with no cash bail required raised many eyebrows. Edward Burke, who oversees judicial slating for the party. Why? J.B. Pritzker urged the public to check with family and friends to make sure they know about the upcoming renewal due dates, which will be issued monthly now until mid-2024. That got her some business, I am sure. The circuit judges have appointed the following to be associate judge: 5. Ford had refused to permit the defense to call an expert on mistaken identification to the witness stand, stating he believed psychologists studied eyewitness identification so as to increase their degree of remuneration, adding, Thats a way of saying I think theyre in it for the money. The appellate court found that denying that testimony was an abuse of discretion. Teresa Molina, Cook County Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. Winds sent visibility to near zero. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Cooke mounted an aggressive effort to land the job as a Cook County judge last year, showering campaign contributions on political decision-makers to help him. Scott Drazewski, 11th Circuit, December 31, 2020, Hon. Jeffrey S. Geisler, 6th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. Levy is the Courts eighteenth federal district judge in the District of Maine, according to the courts website.Before he became a U.S. District judge, Levy was a Required proposed orders in MS Word (.doc/.docx) or WordPerfect (.wpd) format should be submitted using the "Proposed Orders to Chambers and Clerk's Office" feature under the Utilities menu in CM/ECF. (See Local Rules). After Cooke was assigned to preside over marriage ceremonies for a few months, Evans called him before the Cook County Circuit Courtsexecutive committee to explain his noncompliance with his judicial assignment to traffic court. Sun-Times file. 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Fallon, Cook County Circuit, 12th Subcircuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. And he says Evans and other top judges punished him unfairly. Yet he quit the $194,001-a-year job on April 25 just 142 days after being sworn in. Please make a contribution to our operating fund or purchase a subscription today. from the DePaul University College of Law in 1975. ISBA Members, please login to join this section. Greater of 65% of members annuity eligibility as of date of death reduced 0.5% of 1% below spouse age of 55 if member had less than 30 years of service or Money Purchase annuity. Thomas L. Kilbride, Supreme Court, 3rd District, December 6, 2020, Hon. Any hearing date should be set pursuant to established procedures and rules governing motion hearings and the required notice period. Joan Margaret OBrien, Cook County Circuit, September 17, 2021, Jon. P. Scott Neville, Jr., Supreme Court, 1st District, December 7, 2020, Hon. We were told that every judicial assignment is a good assignment and never, under any circumstances, question Chief Judge Evans.. One of the most controversial Cook County Circuit Court criminal division judges, Nicholas Ford, retired last month, court officials confirmed Friday. Kevin J. So, we just shrug our shoulders and skip them on the ballot, which is a real injustice if you ask me. Judge Jacobius has been a leader on access to justice issues, including overseeing and improving the courts mortgage foreclosure mediation program administered by the Chancery Division. Kerrie Maloney Layton, Cook County Circuit, , December 6, 2020, Hon. John L. McGehee, 14th Circuit, December 7, 2020, Regina A. Mescall, Cook County Circuit, 3rd Subcircuit, December 7, 2020, Hon. Judge Hogan was assigned to the Law Division at the time of his retirement on December 31, 2014. WebAll filings will be routed appropriately and may or may not result in the reassignment of a case to another judge. 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