Bar Association Ratings
The following bar associations do not issue endorsements, but they do investigate and evaluate judicial candidates to give a non-partisan rating of the candidate’s qualifications to serve. The following bar associations previously investigated and evaluated Dawn Gonzalez’ qualifications in 2019 and issued the following ratings for her:
- Arab American Bar Association – RECOMMENDED
- Asian American Bar Association – QUALIFIED
- Black Women’s Bar Association – RECOMMENDED
- Chicago Council of Lawyers – QUALIFIED
- Cook County Bar Association – RECOMMENDED
- Decalogue Society of Lawyers – RECOMMENDED
- Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois – RECOMMENDED
- Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois – RECOMMENDED
- Illinois State Bar Association of Illinois – QUALIFIED
- Lesbian & Gay Bar Association of Chicago – RECOMMENDED
- Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois – RECOMMENDED
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois – RECOMMENDED
When the Chicago Council of Lawyers issued its prior rating in 2019, it provided the following narrative explanation: “Dawn Marie Gonzalez is considered to have an extensive understanding and knowledge of insurance coverage law. She’s considered to be a go to attorney for guidance by other attorneys, and she is praised for her litigation skills. She is considered to have good legal ability, and is reported to have excellent temperament. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.”
The Chicago Bar Association also investigated Dawn’s qualifications in 2022 and found Dawn “Qualified”. When the Chicago Bar Association issued this rating, it provided the following narrative explanation: “Dawn M. Gonzalez is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Gonzalez was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and has focused her practice on insurance coverage and insurance defense litigation. She is also active in bar associations and community organizations. Ms. Gonzalez is well regarded for her knowledge of the law, legal experience, integrity, diligence, and excellent demeanor.”
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