Judge Thomas R. Allen: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Thomas R. Allen (Ret.) served as a judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. Allen was appointed to the bench on December 6, 2010. He retired in 2018 and joined ADR Systems as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Over the course of his judicial career, Allen held assignments in the First Municipal District, the Probate Division, and the Chancery Division.


Allen earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois Benedictine University. He then completed a J.D. at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1977.


Prior to his appointment, Allen served as an Assistant Public Defender for the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, where he held assignments in the Homicide Task Force. He also worked as a partner at Chapekis, Marcus, Allen & Chapekis. During his tenure in private practice, he specialized in criminal defense and real estate matters.


His professional memberships have included the Illinois Judges Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. He sat on the Legislative Committee, the Alternative DIspute Resolution Coordinating Committee, and the Judicial Conference of the Illinois Supreme Court.


Allen served as a board member of Irving Park YMCA, Portage Park Chamber of Commerce, Belmont Central Chamber of Commerce, and the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago. He has also been involved with the United States Handball Association, the Our Lady of Victory Chicago Holy Name Society.


He is a recipient of the Arthur Dunne Award from the Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, the Labor Man of the Year Award from the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, the Wright College Service Award from the Wright College Advisory Council, and the CARES Award from Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center.


Allen served as the 38th Ward Alderman for the City of Chicago from 1993 to 2010. He succeeded Alderman Thomas Cullerton (deceased), with whom he served as an administrative and legislative assistant. During his tenure as Alderman, sat as chairman of the Transportation and Public Way Committee. He also created a task force to identify, investigate, and close illegal rooming houses.

Recent Cases by Hon. Thomas R. Allen

On May 6, 2019 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge ALLEN, THOMAS presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2019

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ALLEN, THOMAS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ALLEN, THOMAS

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Injunction

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2023

On April 30, 2019 an administrative review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2019

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2020

On April 29, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2019

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2020

On April 29, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 27, 2019

On April 25, 2019 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2019

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

GENERAL CHANCERY

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 16, 2019

On April 25, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2020

On April 25, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2019

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 04, 2019

On April 24, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2020

On April 22, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2020

On April 22, 2019 an administrative review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2019

On April 17, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2019

On April 16, 2019 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

INJUNCTION

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2019

On April 16, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2019

On April 12, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2019

On April 11, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2019

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2020

On April 9, 2019 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2019

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

INJUNCTION

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2019

On April 8, 2019 a class action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2019

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

CLASS ACTION

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 03, 2019

On April 8, 2019 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

INJUNCTION

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2019

On April 5, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2019

On April 3, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2019

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2020

On April 3, 2019 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2019

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 07, 2023

On April 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2019

On March 29, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Mar 29, 2019

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2019

On March 29, 2019 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas R. Allen presiding.

Filed

Mar 29, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Thomas R. Allen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Thomas R. Allen

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 18, 2019

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