Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Illinois Circuit Court

Biography

The Hon. Elmer J. Tolmaire, III (Ret.) served as an associate judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. Tolmaire was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Circuit Court in 2005. He retired on December 31, 2016.


Over the course of his judicial career, Tolmaire held assignments in the Law Division as well as the First Municipal District.


Tolmaire earned a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 1977.


After graduating from law school, Tolmaire entered into private practice. He worked in this capacity until 1982, at which time he became an assistant corporation counsel for the City of Chicago Law Department.


Tolmaire left the Law Department in 1986. He joined the City of Chicago Office of the Mayor, where he served as deputy contract compliance officer. However, his time there was brief. The following year, he returned to the Law Department, this time as senior counsel tasked with state and local tax litigation.

Recent Cases by Hon. Elmer J. Tolmaire III

On October 13, 2015 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2015

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On June 30, 2015 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2015

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2016

On February 19, 2015 a personal injury(subrogation) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(SUBROGATION)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Subrogation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 04, 2018

On July 17, 2014 a personal injury(dram shop) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(DRAM SHOP)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2016

On July 1, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2016

On May 23, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2014

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2016

On April 30, 2014 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2014

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

OTHER PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2016

On April 7, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Apr 07, 2014

Status

Bankruptcy

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 19, 2016

On March 31, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 28, 2016

On March 25, 2014 an intentional tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2014

Status

Other

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

INTENTIONAL TORT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2016

On March 4, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2014

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2016

On February 14, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2014

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2016

On January 13, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2014

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 20, 2016

On January 7, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2015

On November 26, 2013 a personal injury(dram shop) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2013

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(DRAM SHOP)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2016

On September 13, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Sep 13, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2015

On September 11, 2013 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2015

On June 4, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Jun 04, 2013

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2015

On April 11, 2013 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

OTHER PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2014

On March 19, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2013

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2014

On January 22, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2013

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2015

On December 2, 2011 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2014

On November 18, 2011 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2011

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2016

On November 16, 2011 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Elmer J. Tolmaire III presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2011

Status

Other

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2015

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