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Vincent F. Cornelius
Candidate for Circuit Judge
Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court of Will County
I am Vincent Fitzgerald Cornelius. I am a candidate for judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court of Will County. I have tried hundreds of cases in my 28-year legal career, and I have had the honor of serving the legal profession and the community at large in many significant areas. The combination of courtroom experience and leadership service have prepared me well to serve Will County as its next Circuit Court Judge.
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Local Candidates Forum
Hosted by The Black Bar Association of Will County in collaboration with other organizations
Thursday, September 27, 2018
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
1710 Carey St.
Joliet, IL 60433
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Most Qualified
Higher Judicial Poll Ratings
than opponent in 7 of 8 categories;
Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers.
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Leader of Lawyers
Past President Illinois State Bar Association;
Past Chancellor Academy of Illinois Lawyers;
Past President Illinios Bar Foundation.
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Most Experience
28 Years of civil and criminal trial experience;
Tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries;
Former felony prosecutor.
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Committed Servant
Served as a member of Governor’s Commissions, Supreme Court Commissions, Legislative Committees and University Boards.
GENERAL ELECTION
11-6-2019
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JUDICIAL ADVISORY POLL
Illinois State Bar Association 2018 Primary Election
| Twelfth Judicial Circuit Will County | Recommended / Not Recommended | Meets Requirements of Office | Integrity | Impartiality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent F. Cornelius | R | 83.56 | 90.54 | 85.91 |
| Victoria McKay Kennison | R | 80.00 | 88.44 | 81.50 |
| Twelfth Judicial Circuit Will County | Legal Ability | Temperament | Court Management | Health | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent F. Cornelius | 87.84 | 90.54 | 88.36 | 96.58 | 89.19 |
| Victoria McKay Kennison | 84.39 | 85.55 | 88.44 | 96.49 | 88.17 |
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