Judge Lloyd James Brooks - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Lloyd James Brooks is an Associate Judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. He was reinstated by the Illinois Supreme Court on October 4, 2021. He previously served on the Circuit Court from 2018 to 2020.

Brooks completed a J.D. at Northwestern University School of Law in 2000.

Prior to his current term on the bench he was the founder and lead attorney of The Brooks Law Firm. Before his first term on the bench he was a founding partner at Consumer Legal Group, P.C., where he practiced from 2013 until 2018. His other legal experience included serving as a sole practitioner at The Brooks Law Firm (2004 to 2013) and as an associate at Lord Bissell & Brooks (2002 to 2004) and Zevnik Horton (2000 to 2002).

A married father of two, Brooks enjoys watching movies and spending time with his family.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC-vs-MATTHEW LAVECCHIA,THE COMMONS OF SURRAY WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,Unknown Owners And Non-Record Claimants

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.-vs-Aura Cabrera-Aguilar,Warner Aguilar,The United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,Unknown and Non-Record Claimants

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COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK C/O AVEN -vs-MARY CADAOAS,LINCOLN RIDGE CARRIAGE HOMES ASSN,LINCOLN RIDGE HOMEOWNERS' ASSN,UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,Unknown Owners and Non- Record Claimant

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U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not -vs-Rene Hernandez,B Hart LLC,Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

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GREENSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC-vs-UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES OF SANDRA L. RIMKUS (DECEASED),UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES OF DAVID J. RIMKUS (DECEASED),ROBERT RIMKUS, INDEPENDENT CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID J. RIMKUS (DECEASED),KIRBY CONDO…

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May 13, 2024

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC-vs-Danisha Murph,Illinois Housing Development Authority,United States of America - Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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May 11, 2024

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.-vs-Rachel Arenas,Victoria Rosas,Heritage Townhouse Association,Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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May 11, 2024

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB-vs-JORGE DELGADILLO,MILDRED DELGADILLO,Unknown Owners & Non-Record Claimants

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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May 11, 2024

Freedom Mortgage Corporation-vs-Sargon Khayou,United States of America,State of Illinois - Department of Revenue,Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

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May 13, 2024

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-EFC4-vs-Van…

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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May 13, 2024

MIDFIRST BANK-vs-Whitney O'Hearn,State of Illinois,Westhaven Park Homes Condominium Assn,Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

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May 13, 2024

TVC MORTGAGE TRUST 2023-RTL1 BYU.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE-vs-ANNA COMER,ANA SELLS CHICAGO LLC,Unknown Owners & Non Record Claimants

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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May 10, 2024

BMO BANK, N.A.-vs-QUEEN FINLEY,UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF QUEEN FINLEY,Coachlight Court Condo Association,Unknown Owners & Non-Record Claimants

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May 10, 2024

U.S. Bank National Association-vs-Teri Mitchell,JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA,City of Chicago,Euclid Place Condominium Association,Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

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May 11, 2024

SCF LN HOLGS LLC-vs-SOUTH LAFLIN LLC,MORDECHAI ROSENBERG,UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

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May 10, 2024

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC-vs-Dianne Meyer-Fiedler,Robert Fiedler,Unknown Owners & Non Record Claimants

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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U.S. Bank National Association-vs-Unique Gathings, Sr.,Illinois Housing Development Authority,Unknown and Non-Record Claimants

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May 09, 2024

Federal National Mortgage Association-vs-Mich Chicago, LLC,Unknown Owners,Non-Record Claimants

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association-vs-Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Emilie Gay Aquino, deceased,Bank of America, N.A.,Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants,Kingsbrooke of Palatine Condominium Association,Chloris Mangurra

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION-vs-LEONID ENRIQUEZ,GERALD VILLAFUERTE-ENRIQUEZ,SHEENA VILLAFUERTE-ENRIQUEZ,CINDY VILLAFUERTE-ENRIQUEZ,UNKNOWN HEIRS CLODOLFO ENRIQUEZ,UNKNOWN OWNER NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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May 10, 2024

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of BKPL-EG Series N Trust-vs-Linda Dawson,Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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May 08, 2024

NEWREZ LLC d/b/a SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE-vs-Edward Lejeck,Roberta Lejeck,UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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May 08, 2024

MIDFIRST BANK-vs-Georgia Almond,LOUIS BUREL,MFG Financial, Inc.,United States of America,Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants,Unknown Occupants

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association-vs-Donald J. Knight,Joellen M. Keller aka Joellen M. Knight,HSBC Bank USA, National Association.

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.

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About

Lloyd James Brooks
Current Appointment Circuit Court of Cook County (Chancery Division), Department Chancery Room 2809	Circuit Court of Cook County (Chancery Division), Department Chancery Room 2809
Education J.D., Northwestern University School of Law - 2000	J.D., Northwestern University School of Law - 2000

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IL - Circuit Court of Cook County (Chancery Division)
Clerk phone:	+1 (312) 603-3893

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Zevnik Horton	None
Associate	Lord Bissell & Brook	Cook County, Illinois
Sole Practitioner	The Brooks Law Firm	Cook County, Illinois
Founding Partner	Consumer Legal Group, P.C.	Cook County, Illinois
Judge	Cook County Circuit Court	Cook County, Illinois
Founder and Lead Attorney	The Brooks Law Firm	Cook County, Illinois