Judge Karen L. O’Malley: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Illinois ARDC Bar #: None (11/5/1992)

Biography

The Hon. Karen L. O’Malley is a Circuit Judge for the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County. She was elected to the bench in 2012, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Claudia Conlon. Judge O’Malley is currently assigned to the Law Division (Calendar Z).


O’Malley earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1985 and completed her J.D. at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, in 1992.


After graduating from law school, O’Malley began her career in government service as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, eventually serving as first chair and a deputy supervisor of a unit designated solely to prosecuting cases of sex crimes against children. In 2008, she went into private practice and worked as an associate at Levin Riback Law Group. During her tenure in private practice, she represented union members.


O’Malley has taught as an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Northwestern University School of Law.


She is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

On January 3, 2023 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2023

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2023

On August 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2022

On May 16, 2022 a railroad / fela - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Railroad / FELA - Jury

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On May 9, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2023

On May 5, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

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 April 22, 2022 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On April 15, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 15, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

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 April 13, 2022 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 13, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On April 11, 2022 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2023

On April 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On April 8, 2022 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2023

On April 7, 2022 a premises liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 07, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Premises Liabilty - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On April 7, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 07, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 08, 2023

On April 5, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On April 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On April 1, 2022 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On March 30, 2022 a petitions for discovery - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petitions for Discovery - Non Jury

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On March 21, 2022 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On March 21, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On March 21, 2022 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Premises Liability - Non Jury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 06, 2023

On March 18, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On March 18, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On March 18, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2022

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On March 16, 2022 a miscellaneous statutory action - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Karen L. O’Malley presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Karen L. O’Malley

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Miscellaneous Statutory Action - Jury

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

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