Justice James Fitzgerald Smith has been a Justice of the Appellate Court of Illinois since 2002. He is currently assigned to the First District, Fourth Division of the Court and is seeking retention to this position. The Judicial Performance Commission of Cook County has found him to be "well-prepared and mild-mannered on the bench." It has further concluded that Justice Fitzgerald Smith is a "well-respected appellate justice" whose opinions are "well reasoned and well written." The Commission has also recognized him to be "an asset to the court for his advocacy of the Settlement Committee," wherein he has been praised for "settling cases and for the quality of his opinions." Justice Fitzgerald Smith has been found "qualified" and "recommended" by every rating bar association. Vote "Yes" to retain Justice James Fitzgerald Smith. Thank you,Justice Smith