Devlin Schoop

Name: Devlin Schoop

Party: Democratic

Age: 47

Current Residence: Chicago

Current Position: Assistant corporation counsel supervisor, City of Chicago Law Department

Past Legal Experience: Cook County circuit judge (by appointment), 2015-16; partner, Laner Muchin Ltd., 2008-15; associate, Laner Muchin, 2003-07; associate, Wildman Harrold, 1993-2003; law clerk, U.S. District Judge Blanche M. Manning, 1997-99

Campaign funds available, July 1 to Dec. 31: $2,700

Campaign funds spent, July 1 to Dec. 31: $2,700

Law School: University of Illinois College of Law, 1997

Website: None

Family: Wife, Lynda, a librarian at the Chicago Public Library

Interests: Music

Have I ever run for office before?

Yes. Circuit court judge, 2016, countywide Karnezis vacancy.

Why should voters support my candidacy?

Because I will treat the position as the position of public trust that it is, and diligently perform the duties attendant with the position.

What was my most interesting case?

A case that I took to trial in federal court before retired Judge David Coar in 2009; it wasn’t my most interesting case, but it taught me that in most jury trials, you win or lose at jury selection. I still believe that to be true to this day.

What would I consider my greatest career accomplishment?

Being appointed to the bench in 2015, serving as a circuit judge in the Child Protection Division of the circuit court. Don’t believe what other judges might tell you: Child Protection is the most important division in the circuit court.

What qualities do I bring to the bench?

Common sense, compassion and economy of words