Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Sheryl Ann Pethers (Ret.) served as a judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. Pethers was elected to the bench in 2004. She retired in 2016.


Pethers earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Anderson College (1982) and a master’s degree in journalism and political science from Indiana University (1986). During this time, she worked as a journalist for Anderson Herald and the Ottawa Daily Times. Pethers then completed a J.D. at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1991.


After graduating from law school, Pethers began her legal career as a law clerk for the Hon. Benjamin K. Miller of the Illinois Supreme Court. Then, in 1992, she entered into private practice, working as a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell until her election to the bench. While in private practice, Pethers specialized in medical malpractice, legal malpractice, product liability, and premises liability cases.


Pethers was born in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Recent Cases by Hon. Sheryl Ann Pethers

On October 19, 2021 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2023

On April 29, 2020 a miscellaneous statutory action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2020

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

MISCELLANEOUS STATUTORY ACTION

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2020

On February 13, 2020 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2020

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2020

On January 30, 2020 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2020

On January 18, 2017 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Jan 18, 2017

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2017

On September 8, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Sep 08, 2016

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 30, 2019

On September 1, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2019

On August 29, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Aug 29, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2018

On August 18, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2016

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 07, 2018

On August 15, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2016

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE) SUBROGATION

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Subrogation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 13, 2017

On July 29, 2016 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2018

On July 20, 2016 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2017

On July 19, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2019

On July 8, 2016 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2016

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

OTHER PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2017

On July 8, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2016

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2018

On June 17, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2016

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 18, 2017

On June 1, 2016 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2016

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

OTHER PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2018

On May 24, 2016 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2018

On May 24, 2016 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2016

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2017

On May 18, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2018

On May 2, 2016 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

OTHER PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2018

On April 8, 2016 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sheryl Ann Pethers presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2016

Judge

Hon. Sheryl Ann Pethers Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Sheryl Ann Pethers

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2017

On April 5, 2016 a statutory action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2016

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

STATUTORY ACTION

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 05, 2019

On March 18, 2016 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge PETHERS SHERYL ANN presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2016

Judge

Hon. PETHERS SHERYL ANN

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2017

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