Judicial Evaluations
The Chicago Council of Lawyers is committed to promoting a fair, impartial, and highly qualified judiciary. As part of this mission, we conduct comprehensive evaluations of judicial candidates and sitting judges, assessing their legal ability, integrity, experience, temperament, and commitment to equal justice. We provide access to current and past judicial evaluations, reports, and related materials to help inform the public, legal community, and voters about the qualifications of those seeking or serving in judicial office.
For more articles and the latest updates focused on judicial evaluation, ethics, accountability, and efforts to improve the quality and integrity of courts, check out our Judicial Performance and Accountability page.
2026 General Election
VoteForJudges.org has been updated with judicial ratings and voter information for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The site brings together ratings from members of the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening, providing Cook County voters with an easy-to-use resource for researching the judges and judicial candidates appearing on their ballots.
Chicago Council of Lawyers Evaluation Report
CCL evaluates judicial candidates and sitting judges using criteria including legal knowledge and skills, integrity, experience, impartiality, judicial temperament, professional conduct, respect for the rule of law, and other qualities important to judicial service.
Additional Nonpartisan Resources
We encourage voters to review these resources before casting their ballots and to learn more about the qualifications and backgrounds of the judicial candidates seeking to serve Cook County. We also encourage you to explore additional nonpartisan resources, including Injustice Watch, and the Illinois State Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluations, to gain a broader perspective on judicial candidates and the evaluation process.
