Chicago Bar Association (CBA)

"Pamela Curran Smith is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Smith was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2006. Ms. Smith is in private practice and has a wide range of practice experience. She is well-regarded for her legal experience and knowledge, high integrity, and good communication skills. Ms. Smith has the requisite experience to serve as a Circuit Court Judge."

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Illinois State Bar Association

“Pamela Curran Smith – Qualified.”

Ms. Pamela Curran Smith has been licensed in Illinois since 2006. Since then, she has been employed, and is now a partner, at the Law Offices of Sam Amirante and Associates, with a focus on criminal defense, tort and civil litigation. She has limited criminal jury trial experience and substantial criminal bench trial experience, including in complex matters. She is a member of various bar associations and serves as a committee chair with the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.

Attorneys reported that she possesses a thorough understanding of the legal process and is always ready and prepared, also that she treats all with respect, is professional and has high integrity. ISBA finds Pamela Curran Smith qualified to be elected to the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening

Alliance of Bar Associations Membership Organizations

Arab American Bar Association (AABAR) - Recommended

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area (AABA) - Recommended

Black Men Lawyers’ Association (BMLA) - Recommended

Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago (BWLA) - Recommended

Chicago Council of Lawyers (CCL) - Qualified

Cook County Bar Association (CCBA) - Recommended

Decalogue Society of Lawyers (DSL) - Recommended

Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois (HBA) - Recommended

Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI)  - Qualified

Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)  - Qualified

Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association (LAGBAC) - Recommended

Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) - Recommended

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI)- Recommended