ABA releases judicial candidate ratings
DOWNTOWN AKRON — The Akron Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Judicial Candidates evaluates candidates for local judgeships. Ratings are based on integrity, legal knowledge and ability, professional experience, judicial temperament, diligence, personal responsibility and public and community service, according to the ABA.
The commission, chaired by Virginia Robinson, evaluated 11 candidates who filed for the May 2 Primary Election. These ratings stand through the November General Election, although the commission may interview subsequent independent candidates who file later.
• 9th District Court of Appeals — term commencing Feb. 9, 2007
√ Edna Boyle: Acceptable
√ Robert Brown: Highly Recommended
√ Clair Dickinson: Highly Recommended
√ John Quinn Jr.: Highly Recommended
• Court of Common Pleas — term commencing Jan. 1, 2007
√ Alison McCarty: Highly Recommended √ Paul Gallagher: Acceptable
√ John Manley: Acceptable
• Court of Common Pleas — term commencing Jan. 2, 2007
√ Patricia Cosgrove: Highly Recommended
• Court of Common Pleas — term commencing May 17, 2007
√ Tammy O’Brien: Not Recommended
√ Thomas Parker: Highly Recommended
√ Thomas Teodosio: Highly Recommended
The “Acceptable” rating required a vote of a majority of the commission members present. For those candidates rated “Acceptable,” a second ballot was taken to determine if the rating “Highly Recommended” would be awarded. The attainment of this rating required a two-thirds majority of the commission members present.
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