The Hon. Geary W. Kull has been named Acting Presiding Judge of the Fourth Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans said.
Judge Kullhas been a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County since 2009, and has served in the Fourth Municipal District, located in Maywood, since 2011. He was first appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court, and won election to the 9thSubcircuit in 2010.
In the Fourth Municipal District, Judge Kull handled misdemeanors from 2011 to 2013, and has since presided over a busy felony trial courtroom. He has disposed of more than 40 murder cases, along with handling multiple other felony cases.
Prior to joining the bench, Judge Kull maintained a private criminal defense practice between October 1981 and 2009. He served as an assistant public defender for Cook County between 1975 and 1981, including as a member of the Murder Task Force between 1979 and 1981. Before going to the Public Defender’s Office, Judge Kull served for three years as a case worker for the Cook County Department of Public Aid.
Judge Kull is a graduate of John Marshall Law School (now the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law), and has a bachelor of science degree from the University of Arizona. Hereplaces the Hon. Ramon Ocasio III, who was appointed a justice with the First District Appellate Court.
“Judge Kull has had many years of experience as a judge, mainly for criminal matters, and is known as a hard worker who handles a heavy call,” said Judge Evans. “I am sure that the Fourth Municipal District will benefit from his leadership and knowledge.”
“I am of course honored and humbled by the confidence shown by Chief Judge Evans,” Judge Kull said. “I am further cognizant of the tradition established by a long list of predecessors: men and women whom I have known as friends and mentors.” Judge Kull named former Fourth Municipal District Presiding Judges Ocasio, Cheyrl D. Ingram, Edmund Ponce de Leon, Themis Karnezis, Stuart A. Nudelman, and Frank W. Barbaro.
Judge Kull added that he is “excited to oversee a group of young, talented, passionate judges who ‘bring it’ every day. We look forward to building upon the work of all of our predecessors to ensure that the Fourth Municipal District is a vibrant, progressive arm of the largest unified court system in the country.”
Besides his work in the Fourth Municipal District, Judge Kull is also a frequent substitute professor for trial advocacy classes at both the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Follow the court on X @CookCntyCourt
FAQs
Kull has been named Acting Presiding Judge of the Fourth Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans said. Judge Kull has been a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County since 2009, and has served in the Fourth Municipal District, located in Maywood, since 2011.
What is the 4th subcircuit of Cook County? ›
The Circuit Court of Cook County's Fourth Municipal District is made up of the following municipalities and townships in the western suburbs of Cook County: the municipalities of Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hillside, La Grange Park, Maywood, ...
Who is Judge Evans in Cook County? ›
Timothy C. Evans serves as the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the largest of the 24 judicial circuits in Illinois and also one of the largest unified court systems in the world. More than 1 million cases are annually filed in the court, which serves Cook County's 5.2 million residents.
Who are the 12 judges appointed to the Cook County Circuit Court? ›
The appointees are Rivanda Doss Beal, Nadine Jean Wichern, Audrey Cosgrove, Judge Jeffery Chrones, Michael Chvatal, Judge Lloyd James Brooks, Pablo F. deCastro, Griselda Vega Samuel, Judge Miller, Ms.
What type of cases are heard at Daley Center? ›
The Civil Division is responsible for handling civil cases seeking damages less than $30,000. The types of cases heard include contract, property damage, personal injury, eviction, replevin, housing, attachments, and garnishments. The Civil Division is located in the Daley Center Room 602.
What states are in the 4 circuit? ›
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit hears appeals from the district courts in the states of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
Where is US court of appeals Fourth Circuit? ›
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is based in the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. United States Courthouse in Richmond, Virginia.
How do I look up a criminal case in Cook County? ›
While Cook County provides online case information access to some types of records, it does not provide online access to formal criminal records. If your case was filed in Cook County, go to the Circuit Clerk's Office in the district where you went to court.
Who is the chief justice of Chicago? ›
Mary Jane Theis was born in Chicago. She received her bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1971 and her law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law in 1974. From 1974-83, she was an Assistant Public Defender in Cook County.
How do I get my bond money back in Cook County? ›
If you did not surrender your bond slip in the courtroom, you may bring the bond slip or the bond number(s), to the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington St., Room 1006. A receipt of the transaction will be provided to you for your records. Refund checks are mailed to the address indicated on the bail bond form.
The Circuit Court of Cook County of the State of Illinois is the largest of the 24 judicial circuits in Illinois and one of the largest unified court systems in the world. It has about 400 judges who serve the 5.2 million residents of Cook County within the City of Chicago and its 126 surrounding suburbs.
Who is the judge of the 5th circuit court in Davidson County? ›
Fifth Circuit Court
Judge Joe P. Binkley, Jr. is a native Nashvillian. He attended high school at Montgomery Bell Academy and graduated in 1962.
Who appoints US circuit court judges? ›
Article III of the Constitution governs the appointment, tenure, and payment of Supreme Court justices, and federal circuit and district judges. These judges, often referred to as “Article III judges,” are nominated by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
How much does it cost to file a civil suit in Illinois? ›
The fee for filing a complaint, petition, or other pleading initiating a civil action, with the following exceptions, shall be a minimum of $40 and a maximum of $160 $150. (A) When the amount of money or damages or the value of personal property claimed does not exceed $250, $10.
What cases go to Superior Court Massachusetts? ›
The Superior Court has exclusive original jurisdiction of first-degree murder cases, and has original jurisdiction of all other crimes, civil actions over $50,000, matters where parties are seeking equitable relief, and actions including labor disputes where parties are seeking injunctive relief.
Where are most cases in the US heard? ›
State courts hear more than 60 million cases each year. Most cases begin in the lower courts, and a few may go to the courts of appeal or higher. State courts mirror federal courts in their structure, but state courts only enforce state laws.
What are the divisions of the Circuit Court of Cook County? ›
The COUNTY DEPARTMENT is divided into the following eight divisions: Chancery, County, Criminal, Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence, Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies, Law, and Probate.
How is Cook County divided? ›
Cook County is divided into three areas, the northern suburbs, southern suburbs, and the City of Chicago. Each of these areas is valued once every three years. Furthermore, Cook County is divided into 36 townships for assessment purposes.
What is the 5th district of Cook County? ›
The Circuit Court of Cook County's Fifth Municipal District is made up of the following municipalities and townships in the southwestern suburbs of Cook County: the municipalities of Alsip; Bedford Park; Bridgeview; Burbank; Burr Ridge*; Chicago Ridge; Crestwood; Countryside; Evergreen Park; Forest View; Hickory Hills; ...
How many courts are in Cook County? ›
The Circuit Court of Cook County was created by a 1964 amendment to the Illinois Constitution which reorganized the courts in Illinois. The amendment effectively merged the often confusing and overlapping jurisdictions of Cook County's previous 161 courts into one uniform and cohesive court of general jurisdiction.
