I want to report my hearing today before Judge John C. Griffin (a well-connected son of former Cook County Judge James L. Griffin; nephew of Joseph P. Griffin, former commissioner of the court of claims and Madigan's Treasurer; and Helen Griffin, a former employee of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County) who once again proved to be a cheap liar who continues to obstruct justice and defraud me from the bench. Case 14-L-3632, Fedorova v. Chicagoland Community Management, et.al
First, the positive news from today’s hearing – it appears that Judge John C. Griffin partially recovered from his chronic episodes of amnesia and finally recalled that he was his largest election donor, along with amounts donated. But Griffin still claimed that he did not know that his family also gave him money for election.
Maybe I do not donate to judges directly, but I pay for Judge Griffin’s health insurance and I demand him to see a doctor immediately. Griffin’s repetitive memory failures about loved ones and friends could be a sign of Alzheimer decease, which not only destroys Griffin’s remembrance but also other important mental functions, like personal integrity for example, if he actually ever had any, which I really doubt.
I once again respectfully but firmly demand Illinois Board of Election to stop placing generations of corrupt cronies on our benches, while unjustly deprive honest and ethical lawyers from the opportunity to serve Illinois public as judges with integrity, honesty, candor , pride and ethics.
My today’s hearing again assured me that Judge Griffin not only a highly corrupt judge and an accomplished liar, but provided additional confidence that Griffin received a bribe from my defendants (with whom he is definitely closely connected) for his favorable judicial services .
Worth to mention that his father, judge James L. Griffin, who was appointed a magistrate of the Circuit Court in 1971, became an associate judge and then a full judge in 1976, was a zealous fighter for judicial benefits (just like Judge Harold Sullivan, father of Hinshaw &Culbertson’s lawyer Peter Sullivan, who played a key role in attaining salary and benefit improvements for judges).
Judge James L. Griffin in 1981 even filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a ban on state judges earning outside income. Though it was later dismissed, the suit did bring attention to the fact that the law prohibiting judges from moonlighting did not apply to legislators and executive officers. Judge Griffin called this discriminatory.
I court hardly imagine which particular moonlighting intended to do a full-time State employee like Judge James L. Griffin, who apparently struggled with his judicial paycheck and military benefits, but based on my experience in Judge John C. Griffin’s Court , I guess he also does some moonlighting from his chambers, and receives extra income fixing cases in favor of his parties of interests.
No need to say, John C. Griffin’s father's political affiliations; Helen Griffin’s long time work (25 years) for a Chief Judge; as well as his uncle Joseph Griffin active work for Democratic party and then-Secretary of State Edward Bennett; and as appointed commissioner of the court of claims by Gov. Otto Kerner in 1963, had absolutely no relationship neither to James L. Griffin or John C. Griffin’s way to the bench. Only merits.
Back to the hearing today. Judge Griffin completely ignored all my arguments regarding his personal conflict of interests and his total lack of jurisdiction due to appeals in both cases 14-L-3632 and 14-CH-11573, and concentrated on his family connections with Joseph W. Griffin, partner for Hinshaw &Culbertson LLP; and his previous statements that he does not know who are his donors.
Judge Griffin once again confirmed that he did not know who are his donors until he learned about them for the first time from …ME! when I mentioned them in my pleadings where I challenged his connections with lawyers who represent defendants in my case and his personal interests.
In October 2014 Griffin said that he “do not even remember who are my donors”; in January 2016 he said that “I do not know who are my donors!”; and today, June 28th 2017 he said that he actually knew that he was his largest donor but insisted that he did not know that his family donated to him because he did not even looked at his donations list!
Moreover, Griffin claimed that he has nothing to do with Administrative Case 10 AP 064 filed by The Board of elections because it was filed against his Election Committee (family members) and not against him personally. So Griffin basically blamed his family members, particularly Carole Griffin for defrauding IL Board of Election, while clearing himself from deception, which demonstrated that Griffin is not only an accomplished liar but also Judas for his own family.
I am not surprised. John C. Griffin’s family corruption has very deep roots in Cook County Court and he is absolutely confident that all his lies and deception will be overlooked and unpunished, thanks to connections.
I do not believe that Judge John C. Griffin, who in January –February 2010 enthusiastically solicited votes on Facebook; bragged about those who already endorsed him; as well as remembered all his supporters in the questionnaire, was surprisingly absolutely disinterested in those who provided him financial support, and not even said them “thank you” for the money. He merely did not know about them, according to his words!
On 19 января 2010 г. Griffin said:
“Did you know that Judge John C. Griffin has been endorsed by : The Chicago Federation of Labor, The Chicago and Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council, Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization, Chicago Firefighters Union Local #2, Chicago F.O.P. #'s 4 and 7, and the Chicago Tribune.... spread the word!”
In the questionnaire Griffin said: “I received the endorsement of the Chicago Federation of Labor and positive evaluations for the position of Circuit Court Judge from every bar association which has reviewed my candidacy. To date, the following are the results I have received: Chicago Bar Association, Qualified Illinois State Bar Association, Qualified Decalogue Society of Lawyers, Recommended Asian American Bar Association, Recommended I have been extremely active in my community”
So, I consider Judge Griffin’s words “I do not know who are my donors” because he never looked for his own election records as a cheap lie with intent to cover for his previous lies; and obstruction of justice.
Similarly, I consider that Judge Griffin’s words that he has absolutely no relationship to Joseph W. Griffin who was a partner at Hinshaw &Culbertson LLP, was also a false statement, especially taking into consideration the size (James Griffin had 8 siblings) and connections of John C. Griffin’s family. I believe that Joseph W. Griffin was a well-known relative to Judge Griffin.
Judge John C. Griffin’s words that he does not know Dan Webb (former US Attorney General and partner of Griffin’s friend Daniel J. Pierce) – while his father and uncle both were heavily politically involved for decades – are also not trustworthy.
Furthermore, I am absolutely confident that John C. Griffin knew Peter Sullivan and his father, judge Harold Sullivan; who was likely a family friend. According to Gino DiVito, a former appellate judge who worked with Judge Harold Sullivan, "If you were a judge, it was likely you knew Judge Sullivan” who “was the heart and soul of the Illinois Judges Association.", I am absolutely confident that Judges James L. Griffin and Harold Sullivan, both Navy officers graduated from DePaul law school (where Joseph W. Griffin was a lecturer) knew each other for years; and John Griffin and Peter Sullivan probably shared toys as the kids.
Bear to repeat, my argument about Judge Griffin’s lack of jurisdiction due to two pending Appeals was ignored entirely.
He refused to leave my case either, and suggested to bring it to Appeal, where his well-connected judicial cronies will turn it into one of the most dangerous and damaging precedents which will severely harm Chicago homeowners who already have no protection against predatory HOAs.
While Griffin only cares about his personal interests, I recognize my responsibility to the community and will NOT bring my case to Appeal since I am absolutely confident it will be immediately fixed by Justices; so, predatory lawyers will rely on this decision and cite it in their pleadings as a “valid” favorable ruling for predatory HOAs who can defraud anyone from anything and walk away unpunished, thanks to judicial corruption.
I will report that further legal steps will be taken in this situation.
In the meanwhile I demand removal of John C. Griffin from the bench, regardless of all his connections; and investigate for obstruction of justice; fraud; corruption and bribery.
Best regards,
Elena Fedorova
