Chicago Injury Lawyer, William S. Wojcik's Election Run

William S. Wojcik ran for Judge of the Circuit Court Cook County in the March 15, 2016 primary election. Bill had the support of 36 Newspapers, Police Unions (Chicago Police Sergeants' Association, FOP Lodge #4) & Trade Unions (IBEW Local 134, Pipefitters Local 597, International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 2). Bill was also rated "qualified" or "recommended" by many Bar Associations including: The Chicago Bar Association & The Illinois State Bar Association.

What Trade Unions HAve SAid

*All Endorsed*

What Newspapers Have Said

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"Wojcik, a resident of Southwest suburban Oak Lawn and the father of four, has been rated as Qualified by all of the regional bar associations. He has been active in his church and youth activities in his community for years and has been employed as an attorney for the last 35 years . . . We've found him to be level headed, intelligent and deliberative --- great qualities for any person aspiring to become judge."

- Journal & Topics Newspapers / Journal Online

"Additionally, we recognize William S. Wojcik as an individual who embodies the spirit, tenacity and independent attitude which is a welcome addition to the bench."

- Messenger Press

Another name stood out: “William S. Wojcik.” A lawyer from Oak Lawn.

I recognized his name for one reason: because he, alone among judicial candidates, called me.

Since he was on the phone, I asked him: Why would any sane man want to be a judge in Cook County? What can you add?

“I believe I have a unique perspective and that perspective is of a sole practitioner, someone who has been on his own his entire career,” he said. “I don’t think that’s a perspective widely represented on the bench. Most judges come to the bench by way of state’s attorney office, attorney general’s office, public defender’s office. They come from government. I’m the antithesis of that.

“I’m not a politician,” said Wojcik, 63. “Never have been, never run for office before.”

So why wreck his streak now?

“Maybe this is where my run for office comes from,” he said. “Besides all the work my dad was doing, he found time to be a precinct captain, the 39th precinct of the 12th Ward. He was always going to meetings, doing things for people.” We’d question him, ‘Dad, why do you bother getting garbage cans for this guy?” He was a public servant. He always thought it was good thing to help people and run for office. I think my Dad would be proud.”

So there you have it. I knew exactly one judge on the ballot, and now, so do you. And if you are a judicial candidate, wondering why Wojcik gets the press and not you, the honest answer is, he phoned the newspaper and you didn’t.

- Chicago Sun-Times (Feature Article "Voting Early If Not Often" by Neil Steinberg, March 2, 2016)

*Other Endorsements Of Interest*

What Police Unions Have SAid

*Endorsed*

"It is my pleasure to inform you that the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association has chosen to endorse your candidacy in the upcoming primary elections. We will encourage our members and their families and friends to support your candidacy."