Elect Laura

We have three important items to share with you.

The Journal & Topics Newspaper has endorsed Laura Morask for 12th subcircuit Judge.

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Morask For Judge

Morask’s rise to a level of supervisor of the county’s Chicago West side gang crimes and senior sex crimes prosecutor staffs and her dedication to improving the justice system’s processing and investigation of these crimes, is outstanding evidence of her dedication and leadership skills.   Her jury trial experience of the last 21 years, her experience in Class X felony cases, and her experience dealing with some of the most serious criminal cases in Illinois in recent years, have given her unique and extensive insights into courtrooms and the life and responsibilities of judges. All of this leads the Journal to endorse Morask in this race.

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We desperately need some walkers this weekend.  Even one hour, grab a friend, meet at Laura’s Saturday or Sunday.  Help us reach out, we really need you. (It is supposed to be warmer, too.)
Call our campaign to help out – 773-991-5766

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You are invited to “Join Laura on Election Night.”

November 4th
7:00 – 11:00 PM
Cheeseburger in Paradise
1472 Market Street
Des Plaines, IL

We wish to thank all of you who have worked and continue to work so hard on our behalf to help Put Laura on the Bench! Join us after the polls close for a burger and a beer at the little slice of paradise in downtown Des Plaines at Cheesburger in Paradise.

Food, Drinks, Music, and Fun at 1472 Market Street, Des Plaines, IL  847-299-3657

We’d love to see you and thank you !

Watch Laura talk about why you should Punch 57, and vote for her for 12th Subcircuit Judge on November 4th.

Her YouTube video talks about her recent endorsement from Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police.  The video also shows her “Certified” by the Illinois Supreme Court Capital Litigation Trial Bar.

We know we can count on you once again to help Laura to victory on Tuesday, November 4th.  On the road to please join us for our final campaign fundraiser.
 

Final Push for Laura Reception

Wednesday, October 15th

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Grazie Ristorante & Banquet

1050 E. Oakton Street — Des Plaines

Please select your involvement and click the “Donate” Button.
Gold Sponsor $1000
Silver Sponsor $500
Bronze Sponsor $250
Individual Ticket $50
If you can’t attend but would like to donate we appreciate your support. 

Lawyers and Law Enforcement

Need your help to Put Laura on the Bench
You’re invited to a campaign
Rally and Fundraiser
Thursday, October 2nd, 6 PM – 8 PM

Emmitts Irish Pub
495 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
Suggested Donation $100
Government & Law Enforcement $50

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Laura Morask, candidate for judge of the 12th Sub circuit of Cook County has a new endorsement from the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police.  A letter from, President Mark Donahue said:

…pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7, at their Board Meeting held September 16th, voted to endorse your candidacy in the November General Election…

The Committee to Elect Laura Morask (Punch #57) was excited to get the endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police’s Chicago Lodge.

Download a copy of the letter in PDF format.

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The Chicago Tribune Voter Guide is now online.  Laura Morask’s 12th Judicial Sub circuit race in Cook County stacks up the candidates and gives you an understanding in their own words on why each candidate is qualified to be judge. (full text below)

“The Chicago Tribune Voter Guide provides voters a chance to understand my qualifications,  on many levels.  I always welcome the chance to meet people face to face and share with them the importance of Judges in our country.  I realize sometimes voters don’t have the chance to meet each candidate and the Tribune’s Voter Guide is a great resource for these voters.”

A recent face to face meeting with Laura was her Volunteer Breakfast.  It was a really great opportunity to talk with voters, and plan for the upcoming work towards the election.  Laura appreciates everyone who made it and was also happily surprised with how many people emailed support and how they will help in other ways.  Thanks everyone.  Every little bit helps.

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If you will be unable to vote on Tuesday, November 4th, you can now obtain an absentee ballot through the Cook County Clerk’s Office or you may vote early at select locations throughout the county.

Vote Absentee
Call: (312) 603-0906
E-mail: absenteeballot@cookcountygov.com

Early Voting Locations
Download PDF

Reminder the Volunteer Breakfast for Laura is Saturday, tomorrow, September 20th.  We welcome all volunteers to the campaign for a short informative meeting, free breakfast and other surprises.

“Volunteers for Laura” Breakfast

Saturday, September 20th
9:00AM – 10:30AM

Silver Stallion Restaurant

1275 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 298-2656

..the campaign will be hosting a Volunteer Breakfast where we will be distributing campaign materials (yard signs, literature, instructions, etc.) to our volunteers so that they can help spread Laura’s message. Your help is critical to the success of Laura’s campaign, so please join us for…

Laura’s fourth Gang Awareness Seminar as part of her work with Maine Township and MaineStay Youth and Family Services was featured in the Chicago Tribune and chicagotribune.com.

The seminar will cover education of gang awareness and prevention.  Laura is planning an educational discussion on how to identify low-level gang activity.

It will be Wednesday, September 17th in the Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd, Park Ridge.

The Illinois Supreme Court Capital Litigation Trial Bar is the blue ribbon committee established to ensure that only those with the proper ethical and trial experience can conduct capital litigation.  Laura Morask is the only candidate in her race to be twice certified as lead counsel by this organization’s rigorous process.

The process consists of a review committee which interviews various legal references to verify and confirm murder jury experience, forensic knowledge and experience, DNA knowledge and experience and ethical trial standards.

Experience

Laura is also the only candidate in her race to have record-setting trial experience, with over five thousand bench and motion hearings and a record amount of  jury trial litigation,  leading any prosecutor in Cook County. She is more intimately familiar with the rules of evidence, the law, and daily courtroom management and litigation. As the deputy supervisor of preliminary hearings for Branch 44 at Harrison and Kedzie handling all of the felony cases on Chicago’s west side,  she currently supervises the prosecution of 400 cases monthly, trains dozens of younger assistants and manages a staff of courtroom personnel.

Expert in DNA and Forensic  evidence

Combining her interests in biology and law, she developed an expertise in DNA. This expertise has enabled her to become a forensic expert familiar with not only rape cases but capital cases, and has tried over a hundred jury trials involving such issues  as lead counsel. As previously mentioned, she is the only candidate in her race to be twice qualified by the Illinois Supreme Court’s Capital Litigation Trial Bar recognizing she has the forensic, legal and ethical experience required by law to handle capital cases.  Over the years she have advised and taught many fellow lawyers how to analyze and effectively present DNA evidence. She lectures locally and nationally and published a chapter in the Joint Cook and DuPage County Training Manual for Prosecutors. Her DNA expertise was recently featured on FOX News.