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Election day is February 2, 2010.

Get out and vote Ann Finley Collins for judge!

Read why Ann wants to work for you in the 11th subcircuit.

The Chicago Tribune endorses Ann Collins for judge, saying:

Ann Finley Collins, who tries murder cases as an assistant public defender, was found well qualified by the Council of Lawyers and highly qualified by the Chicago Bar Association. The CBA said she has “outstanding trial skills.” She is our choice in a very crowded field.

The Chicago Bar Association finds that Ann Collins is the only ‘Highly Qualified’ candidate (best rating) of the 12 applicants for the 11th subcircuit:

Ann Finley Collins is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Collins was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1985 and has served as an Assistant Cook County Public Defender her entire career. Since 1997, Ms. Collins has served in the Homicide Task Force and has tried approximately ninety (90) jury trials. Ms. Collins is highly regarded for her outstanding trial skills, fine demeanor, and dedication to the law. In addition, Ms. Collins has been active in teaching and lecturing at the University of Chicago Law School.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says that Ann Collins is one of the two only ‘Well Qualified’ candidates (best rating) of the 12 applicants for the 11th subcircuit:

Ann Collins was admitted in 1985. She is currently an Assistant Public Defender dealing with homicide cases. As lead trial counsel she has brought 75 criminal cases to a jury verdict and 60 to a bench verdict. Ann Collins is reported to have excellent legal ability and is praised as a fair but zealous advocate for her clients. She has a professional demeanor and is widely respected as a lawyer. The Council finds her Well Qualified for the Circuit Court.

Ann is endorsed by the Independent Voters of Illinois (IVI -IPO), and the United Hellenic Voters of America.

Read more about her accomplishments and qualifications, and vote Ann Finley Collins on February 2, 2010!