Terry MacCarthy - Democratic Candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County

“RECOMMENDED”-Women's Bar Association of Illinois
“QUALIFIED”-Chicago Bar Association
“RECOMMENDED”-Cook County Bar Association
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”-Northwest Suburban Bar Association
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”-The Decalogue Society of Lawyers
“QUALIFIED”-Illinois State Bar Association
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”-Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”-Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois
“WELL QUALIFIED”-Chicago Council of Lawyers
“RECOMMENDED”-Black Women Lawyer's Association of Greater Chicago
“QUALIFIED”-Asian American Bar Association
“RECOMMENDED”-Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois
Endorsements:
- Chicago Tribune
- Chicago Sun-Times
- Chicago Federation Of Labor, AFL-CIO
- IVI-IPO (Independent Voters of Illinois)
- Chicago Chapter - Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
- Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 73
- Personal PAC
“... . well regarded for his knowledge of the law and trial skills...teaches trial advocacy on a local and national level and is a leading expert on evidence...committed to the law and to public service and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.” (Chicago Bar Association's Judicial Evaluation Committee)
Certified as Lead Counsel by the Illinois Capital Trial Litigation Bar, MacCarthy has tried more than 500 cases including complex felonies and Capital Murder.
MacCarthy has demonstrated a commitment to the legal profession by dedicating significant time mentoring and training other lawyers.
In addition to representing clients, MacCarthy supervises lawyers who handle complex cases.
A twelve-year member of AFSCME
A lifelong resident of Cook County, MacCarthy is a graduate of Fenwick High School, The University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) and DePaul University College of Law.
MacCarthy is married and the proud parent of four children.