Judge Gerald V. Cleary, III: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Illinois ARDC Bar #: None (11/9/1989)

Appointed By: Illinois Supreme Court

Biography

The Hon. Gerald Vernon Cleary is an Associate Judge for Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2015, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Richard Walsh, and was assigned to the Chancery Division. In November 2016, he was appointed to the 10th Subcircuit to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Donald J. Suriano. Judge Cleary is currently assigned to the Law Division, Motions Section.


Cleary earned a B.A. in Political Science (cum laude) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1986 and completed his J.D. (cum laude) at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1989. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1989.


After graduating from law school, Cleary went into private practice. He started as an associate at Querrey & Harrow, a firm specializing in insurance defense litigation for insurance companies and their policyholders. Seven years later, he left the firm and became a founding partner of SmithAmundsen. During his thirteen-year tenure there, Cleary created an aviation litigation team focused on defense strategies for disputes involving mass torts, aviation, trucking, employment, sexual misconduct, commercial insurance coverage, and professional liability. He then joined Pappas O’Connor in 2010, where he worked as a partner until his appointment to the bench.


When not presiding over the bench, Cleary enjoys live music, vintage cars, and guitars.


He is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Gerald V. Cleary, III

On May 15, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2023

On May 15, 2023 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Premises Liability - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2023

On May 15, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2023

On May 11, 2023 a premises liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Premises Liabilty - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2023

On May 11, 2023 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2023

Judge

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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 06, 2023

On May 10, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2023

Judge

Hon. Cleary, Gerald V Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Cleary, Gerald V

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2023

On May 9, 2023 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2023

Judge

Hon. Cleary, Gerald V Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Cleary, Gerald V

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2023

On May 9, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2023

On May 8, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2023

On May 4, 2023 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Premises Liability - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On May 4, 2023 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2023

On May 4, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Cleary, Gerald V Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Cleary, Gerald V

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 May 4, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2023

Judge

Hon. Cleary, Gerald V Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Cleary, Gerald V

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2023

On May 3, 2023 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2023

Judge

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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 04, 2023

On May 3, 2023 a product liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Product Liabilty - Jury

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On May 3, 2023 a product liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

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May 03, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Product Liabilty - Jury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2023

On May 1, 2023 a petitions for discovery - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petitions for Discovery - Non Jury

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2023

On May 1, 2023 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

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May 01, 2023

Judge

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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 02, 2023

On April 28, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2023

On April 28, 2023 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

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Apr 28, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2023

On April 28, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2023

On April 27, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

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Apr 27, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 07, 2023

On April 25, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2023

On April 21, 2023 a product liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Cleary, Gerald V presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2023

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Product Liabilty - Jury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 07, 2023

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