On Wednesday, March 14 supporters of Judge Larry Axelrood, candidate for judge of Cook County’s 9th Judicial Subcircuit, will gather for a campaign rally at Koi Evanston (624 Davis Street).  The event, which will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., is being hosted by Evanston supporters Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, 8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey, Hecky Powell, and Joe Flanagan.  Those interested in attending should rsvp via email to electjudgeaxelrood@gmail.com. 

Judge Axelrood has received the highest bar association ratings in the race for Circuit Court Judge in the 9th Subcircuit and is the only candidate running who has been found “Highly Qualified” by the Chicago Bar Association.  The Chicago Council of Lawyers declared Judge Axelrood “Well Qualified” noting that he “is considered to be a very good jurist, with a good grasp of the law and an even demeanor.  He is considered to be hard-working and is adept at handling the requirements of presiding over two specialty court calls, Veterans Court and Mental Health Court, in addition to hearing felony criminal matters in the Criminal Division. He communicates well with defendants and is praised for his courtroom management."

Since 2005, Judge Larry Axelrood has served as an Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and is currently assigned to the Second Municipal District working at the Skokie Courthouse hearing jury trials, bench trials, contested motions and bond hearings in felony and misdemeanor cases.  In addition to his trial duties, Judge Axelrood presides over two specialty court calls – veterans court and a mental health court call.  Judge Axelrood’s veterans court is now the second largest in the state of Illinois.

For more information on the candidate go to www.electjudgeaxelrood.com.