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Brittany Michelle Pedersen

Democratic

Circuit Court Judge, 13th Subcircuit (Vacancy of M. Kelley)

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Overview

Brittany Michelle Pedersen has been a solo practitioner with Pedersen and Irvin since 2020.1 She has been licensed since 2009 and spent three years in the Kane County Public Defender’s office.1 Her practice areas include criminal defense, family law, civil litigation, real estate and contracts.1

Campaign money

Reporting period
April 1 to June 30, 2026
Raised
$0
Cash on hand
$20,704

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for Brittany Michelle Pedersen

Endorsements and bar evaluations

  • Personal PAC2
  • Chicago Federation of Labor3Union
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 1504Union
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3995Union
  • Chicago Bar Association: “Qualified”6
  • Chicago Council of Lawyers: “Qualified”7
  • Illinois State Bar Association: “Not Qualified”1
  • Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening: 8 of 11 other member groups rated this judge “Not Recommended”, 3 “Recommended”.8 Each group’s rating (PDF)

Sources

  1. Cook County Judicial Evaluations - Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  2. Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  3. NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  4. ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  5. 2026 LOCAL 399 ILLINOIS PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 399. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  6. Vote Smart: CBA Judicial Voter's Guide, General Election, November 3, 2026, Chicago Bar Association. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  7. Evaluation Report: Judges on the Ballot in the November 3, 2026 General Election, Chicago Council of Lawyers. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  8. Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening, 2026 General Election ratings, Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.