The Bar Association of Erie County has completed and issued its ratings for Erie County Court judicial candidates for the Sept. 14 primary election.

Ratings include Outstanding, Well Qualified, Qualified and Not Recommended. The ratings are:

Erie County Court

Kenneth Case - well qualified

James McLeod - qualified

Candidates complete a questionnaire and are rated on criteria including integrity, experience, professional ability, education, reputation, fairness, statutory standards, punctuality and knowledge of the law.

Those are determined through a process that includes a personal interview with candidate and interviews with lawyers and judges who have had interaction with the candidates.