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Hon. Marmarie J. KostelnyAssociate JudgeCircuit CourtKane
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33256LitigantNo RatingOutrageous!! Political appointee Kostelny, the LOSER in the March 2014 judicial primary election, uses a backdoor political appointment to remain on the bench-and costs taxpayers over $175,000 a year!!!!! The ONLY sitting judge in...Read More03/04/2015 08:38 AMContact reviewer
33239OtherNo RatingPolitical appointee Kostelny agaIn found to have "ABUSED THE COURT'S DISCRETION," this time in appointing and awarding fees to a Guardian ad litem! Think this caused distress in the family? Think this negatively affected the child...Read More03/03/2015 10:16 AMContact reviewer
31208LitigantNo RatingAll you have to do is google Kostelny every couple of months and you find new proof that she is incompetent and needs to go. In this March 2014 appellate reversal, Kostelny allowed a witness to prejudice the court with “extreme bi...Read More11/21/2014 07:12 PMContact reviewer
28649ProsecutorNo RatingI could not agree more wholeheartedly with the comment directly below this one. This judge has very little regard for Illinois law, and is highly predisposed to deciding cases however she sees fit, regardless of law; inclusive of...Read More08/07/2014 12:55 PMContact reviewer
27598OtherNo Ratingjudge Kostelny lost. Her campaign to become a REAL judge was deemed by voters to be a loser. Kostelny should resign or, worst case, NOT be re-appointed. Voters have decided she is not qualified to be a sitting judge. Using a bac...Read More06/23/2014 06:06 PMContact reviewer
27492OtherNo RatingI have found Judge Kostelny both professionally and personally to be a very objective, compassionate and balanced individual.06/17/2014 09:10 AMContact reviewer
26993OtherNo RatingWhy is this political appointee still on the bench? She LOST the election. Padding her pension until the appointment expires in 2015 is a further slap in the face to taxpayers. How can she sit on the bench knowing that Kane Cou...Read More05/16/2014 07:43 AMContact reviewer
25607LitigantNo RatingThe positive comments that have been posted below reveal that the commentators are uninformed, and relying on false information. They are attempting to improperly use this forum as a means to spread false and misleading informatio...Read More03/12/2014 01:14 PMContact reviewer
25605Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		The negative comments that have been posted below reveal that the commentators are uninformed, and relying on false information. They are attempting to improperly use this forum as a means to spread false and misleading informatio...Read More03/12/2014 11:14 AMContact reviewer
25504OtherNo RatingI would like to address the questions being asked of Judge Kostelny's supporters: I was not aware she was an unwed, adoptive mother, and I agree that this might be construed as a personal bias against men. I don't know how she ...Read More03/05/2014 02:56 PMContact reviewer
25500LitigantNo RatingWhat a surprise -- another comment presented by the campaign committee. At least this time it's succinct. How about some answers to the questions asked below? Does she live in the Subcircuit? How much did the family court appeals ...Read More03/05/2014 09:29 AMContact reviewer
25487Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Kostelny is an excellent judge. Her knowledge of the law is exemplary, and her demeanor on the bench is fair and even-handed.03/04/2014 10:08 PMContact reviewer
25477Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingThis is quite comical. Her campaign team is following up every 1 rating by someone else with a 10. She is deceiving the Republican voters by running in the Republican primary. She is not a Republican -- she is a Democrat and shoul...Read More03/04/2014 11:02 AMContact reviewer
25476LitigantNo RatingIt is extremely disappointing that an obvious political backer of Judge Marmarie "I am temperamental and vindictive" Kostelny would monitor this site to immediately post a favorable opinion. How about this: in your next post, prov...Read More03/04/2014 09:37 AMContact reviewer
25469Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		I have known Judge Kostelny professionally for 24 years. As an attorney, she was always well-prepared and was a zealous advocate for her clients. During her time on the bench, she has proven herself to be fair, well-prepared, deci...Read More03/03/2014 06:24 PMContact reviewer
25459LitigantNo RatingI love the comments about compassion and equality on the bench. They couldn't be further from the truth. I concur with the below statements -- my attorney even told me that she was biased, and that a group of attorneys had approa...Read More03/02/2014 03:48 PMContact reviewer
25279Probation or Pretrial OfficerNo RatingJudge Kostelny is a dedicated member of the Kane County judiciary. She demonstrates professionalism, compassion and equality on the bench.02/19/2014 01:52 PMContact reviewer
25276LitigantNo RatingI was a litigant before Judge Kostelny, and I concur wholeheartedly with the attorney who commented just below me. At minimum, this judge's clear bias against all men needed to be disclosed. This is a judge who has had numerous co...Read More02/19/2014 12:55 PMContact reviewer
25275Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		I am a divorce attorney, and I have had the extremely unfortunate experience of working with Judge Marmarie "I don't need a husband; kids don't need a father" Kostelny. Biased is an understatement, but the conflict of interest is ...Read More02/19/2014 12:42 PMContact reviewer
25267Civil Litigation - Govt.
View Details		I am an attorney, and I have observed Judge Kostelny many times. I think that the newest ISBA judicial poll, which recommends her with ratings all in the upper 90s, is very accurate. She is very efficient, very calm, and very even...Read More02/18/2014 08:32 PMContact reviewer
25172Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Wow! Looks like someone has been busy trying to make Judge Kostelny appear competent. She is not. She has had a simple family court decision reversed on appeal, costing taxpayers' money. She was a lousy attorney, and is a worse ju...Read More02/08/2014 07:47 AMContact reviewer
24988Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		In my nearly 30 years of practice, I have appeared before many judges. Judge Kostelny is one of those rare individuals who is a true public servant. She is now running for election to Circuit Judge. I saw one quote about her recen...Read More01/22/2014 11:03 PMContact reviewer
24774Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		She is a very good judge. She is very thorough, very fair, and has an even temperament. She is enjoyable to work with and to appear before, for either side.01/03/2014 11:53 PMContact reviewer
24677Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		It s a pleasure to appear before Judge Kostelny. Her interest in her cases and the litigants is evident to all in the courtroom. She is always kind, and never overbearing. Her rulings are well-researched and fair.12/20/2013 11:38 AMContact reviewer
24653Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Kostelny is a very fair-minded and conscientious judge. I have enjoyed practicing before her, and she is a fine member of the Kane County judiciary.12/18/2013 03:07 PMContact reviewer
24650Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		This is one of the best judges to sit in family court -- fair, smart, and knowledgable. Judge Kostelny applies the law to the facts of each case, and makes prompt decisions so that cases don't linger.12/18/2013 11:32 AMContact reviewer
24616Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		She is the one felony judge that I automatically trust to do a bench trial.12/16/2013 11:52 AMContact reviewer
24609Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		One of the most dedicated, intelligent and fair judges in Kane County.12/15/2013 11:40 AMContact reviewer
10297Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		This was the most biased judge I have ever dealt with. Not only did she completely ignore the guidelines of the statute, she allowed the plaintiff to leave the court with several loopholes through which I will be returning again a...Read More04/03/2011 10:43 PMContact reviewer
10134OtherNo RatingUnprepared, uneducated, emotional outbursts during court. How does a woman, raising adopted children w/o a husband/father, not be biased against fathers appearing in Family Court? She demonstrates in her own life that a father is...Read More03/10/2011 11:07 AMContact reviewer

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