Judge Daniel R. Degnan - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Daniel R. Degnan is a judge for the Probate Division of the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. He was elected to the bench on November 6, 2012, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Colleen McSweeney-Moore.

Degnan has held assignments in the Domestic Relations Division and the Traffic Court of the Cook County Circuit Court.

Prior to his election, Degnan was the Executive Director of the Cook County Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund. He has also worked as an attorney in private practice as well as Chief Deputy and CFO of the Cook County Treasurer’s Office.

Degnan earned a B.A. from St. Mary’s University in 1988. He then completed a J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1995.

He is the son of Tim Degnan, former Mayor Richard M. Daley’s top strategist.

Degnan is registered as a Democrat.

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Estate of:Frank DeBoni

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Estate of:Toccara Haynes

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Estate of:Kinley Wieczorek

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Estate of:Delanie Wieczorek

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Estate of:Kennedi Ki'or Williams

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Daniel R. Degnan presiding.

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Estate of:De'Karai White

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Estate of:D'Laila Thompson

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Estate of:Luciano Drennan

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Estate of:LILIANA SANTOYO

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Estate of:Emily Lachut

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Daniel R. Degnan presiding.

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Estate of:Terrel Whiteside

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Estate of:Armon Washington

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Estate of:Francesca Lopez

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Daniel R. Degnan presiding.

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Estate of:Jaida Redmon

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Estate of:Fernanda Lopez

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Estate of:Anden Minett

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Estate of:DAVID ROSAS

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Estate of:RAFAEL ROSAS, JR

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Estate of:CHARLOTTE WILSON

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Estate of:Jenna Sanchez

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Estate of:JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Daniel R. Degnan presiding.

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Estate of:Jocelyn Pacheco

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Estate of:Jillian Limb

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Estate of:Alexander Limb

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Daniel R. Degnan presiding.

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About

Daniel R. Degnan
Current Appointment Circuit Court of Cook County (Probate Division), Department Room 1810	Circuit Court of Cook County (Probate Division), Department Room 1810
Education B.A., St. Mary's University - 1988 J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law - 1995	B.A., St. Mary's University - 1988 J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law - 1995

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IL - Circuit Court of Cook County (Probate Division)
Clerk phone:	+1 (312) 603-5943

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Chief Deputy	Office of the Treasurer	Cook County, Illinois
Attorney	Private Practice	Cook County, Illinois
Executive Director	Cook County Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund	Cook County, Illinois
Judge	Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County	Cook County, Illinois