Return to Candidate List NAME: Michael Noland POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Judge 16th Circuit Court 1. Why are you seeking this position? I have nearly 20 years handling hundreds of cases in both our civil and criminal courts; I have served as a former assistant Kane County Public Defender; 10 years in the Illinois Senate serving on its Judiciary Committee and chairing its Criminal Law Committee; I helped lead the charge to impeach and convict a former governor; I helped author an amendment to the Illinois Constitution to allow recall of a governor; My name is on [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: David P. Kliment POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Judge 16th Circuit Court 1. Why are you seeking this position? I began a career in public service with my appointment as Kane County Public Defender in 1994. That service continued when I was appointed Associate Judge in 2010. I view a Circuit Judgeship as the natural progression of my public service. I believe that my career and background have prepared me for this next step. I possess proven leadership skills, administrative ability and courtroom experience. My work as an attorney has allowed me to [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Elizabeth Flood POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Judge 16th Circuit Court 1. Why are you seeking this position? I am committed to public service in the court system. I have worked in public service in the courtrooms in Kane County for over 22 years. I believe my experience in both criminal and civil court lrooms and working both prosecuting and defending cases allows me to understand the issues presented in the judicial system and to be an effective Judge in any courtroom. I am seeking to use that experience to better the court [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Thomas M. Hartwell POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Judge 16th Circuit Court 1. Why are you seeking this position? I am running for Circuit Judge to serve. As a young attorney, I realized that I had an obligation to give back to the community. I teamed up with Joel Perez, Jr. a former gang member who had a heart for young people seduced by the gang mindset and lifestyle. I realized that it was important to reach young people before it was too late. I served as the first Chairman of God’s Gym [...]