Judge Brendan A. O’Brien - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien is a Circuit Judge for the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County. He was elected to the bench in 2016. Judge O’Brien is currently assigned to Motions Section of the Law Division (Calendar X).

O’Brien earned a Bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. He spent the next several years working as an appropriations and research analyst for Michael Madigan, a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He completed his J.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago, John Marshall Law School, and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1996.

After graduating from law school, O’Brien worked as an attorney at Connelly Schroeder from 1996 and 1999, then moved to Hinshaw & Culbertson where he worked as a Partner until his election. His practice was focused on insurance defense and medical malpractice cases.

A member of a judicial family, O’Brien is the grandson of the Hon. Donald J. O’Brien and the son of the Hon. Donald J. O’Brien, Jr. O’Brien’s wife is the Hon. Jessica A. O’Brien (Ret.).

He is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Shareef, Mahmood vs Bryson, John E et al

On October 6, 2022 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Oct 06, 2022

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Sep 07, 2023

MOORE, JACKIE vs MILKER, ANDREA et al

On August 23, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Aug 23, 2022

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Aug 24, 2022

Seay, Emmanuel vs Blue Island Plolice Depart

On August 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2022

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Dismissal

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Aug 12, 2022

Johnson, Kijuan vs PJ&G Automotive Service

On March 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Mar 11, 2022

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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May 26, 2022

ERIC BAKER vs MCARTHUR PROPERTIES DARRYL MCARTHUR et al

On March 9, 2022 a breach of contract - non-jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Mar 09, 2022

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Breach of Contract - Non-Jury

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jul 29, 2023

Ellison, Bennie Keith vs Allstate Insurance Company et al

On February 17, 2022 an intentional tort - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2022

Status

Relief Denied

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Intentional Tort - Jury

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Torts

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Intentional Torts

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Sep 09, 2023

Frieder, Austin vs Classic Realty Advisory et al

On February 3, 2022 a statutory action - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Feb 03, 2022

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Statutory Action - Non Jury

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Sep 06, 2023

Williams, Tamika vs City of chicago

On January 21, 2022 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Jan 21, 2022

Status

Relief Denied

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Nov 08, 2023

JACKSON, KEISHA vs JEFFREY ADVISORS, LLC, d/b

On December 22, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Dec 22, 2021

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Nov 08, 2023

Batey, Darrell vs Henson, Clarence

On December 8, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Dec 08, 2021

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Sep 08, 2023

Talawally, Aminata vs BEACH STREET CAPITAL LLC et al

On December 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Dec 06, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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May 26, 2022

WILLIAMS, JANIYHA ADMINIST et al vs Saweikis, Paula Ann

On December 6, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Dec 06, 2021

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Nov 08, 2023

JIMENEZ, VILLALTA SAUL vs MATTHEW & DRNOVSEK LAW et al

On November 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Nov 15, 2021

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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May 26, 2022

LOYA INSURANCE COMPANY vs KOSTIC, MIRA

On November 10, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Nov 10, 2021

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 26, 2022

DEFREBZA, ROSANNA MOTHER N et al vs MCCOLAUGH, MATTHEW

On November 8, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Nov 08, 2021

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 26, 2022

DORTCH, MICHAEL vs CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY

On November 8, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Nov 08, 2021

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 26, 2022

COLEMAN, TREMAINE L vs COURISCO, RUIZ et al

On November 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Nov 03, 2021

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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May 26, 2022

CASTILLO, JULIO et al vs JUNIUS, CLARENCE

On November 2, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

Filed

Nov 02, 2021

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Sep 09, 2023

JORDAN, JUSTIN vs RAPID RECOVERY INC

On November 1, 2021 an intentional tort - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

Filed

Nov 01, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

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Intentional Tort - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

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May 26, 2022

CORONA, DAVID vs MATSUNAGA, ALAN D, Jr.

On October 29, 2021 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Oct 29, 2021

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Nov 09, 2023

KASHUBA, KAREN INDEPENDENT et al vs BETHANY HOME et al

On October 19, 2021 a miscellaneous statutory action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Oct 19, 2021

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Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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MISCELLANEOUS STATUTORY ACTION

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May 26, 2022

ANTONIK, ANNA vs LACOSSE, KEVIN et al

On October 14, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Oct 14, 2021

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 26, 2022

AMIRY, HASHEM vs THOMAS, JOHN

On October 14, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2021

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Sep 09, 2023

PROGRESSIVE UNIVERSAL INS vs MILLER, LARRY

On October 13, 2021 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brendan A. O’Brien presiding.

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Oct 13, 2021

Judge

Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

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PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 26, 2022

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About

Brendan A. O’Brien
Current Appointment Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department Calendar X, Room 2205	Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department Calendar X, Room 2205
Education Bachelor’s degree, Illinois State University J.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, John Marshall Law School	Bachelor’s degree, Illinois State University J.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, John Marshall Law School

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IL - Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division)
Clerk phone:	+1 (312) 603-6094
Law Clerk:	+1 (312) 603-5134
Fax:	+1 (312) 603-6019

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Circuit Judge	Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County	Cook County, Illinois
Associate	Connelly Schroeder	None
Partner	Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP	Cook County, Illinois