Judge James R. Brown - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. James R. Brown (Ret.) was a judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. He was elected to the Circuit Court in 2002 and was retained in subsequent elections. Brown retired in 2020 after withdrawing from the November ballot.

While on the bench, he held an assignment in the First Municipal District of the Municipal Department.

Prior to joining the bench, Brown was a private practice attorney. During his tenure in the private sector, he served as an associate and a sole practitioner.

He entered into private practice after working as an assistant state’s attorney from 1990 to 1994. Brown was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1990.

Recent Cases by Hon. James R. Brown

GREEN NICOLE vs HODRICK DEON

On September 14, 2012 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James R. Brown presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2012

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Other

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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About

James R. Brown
Current Appointment Circuit Court of Cook County (First Municipal District), Retired	Circuit Court of Cook County (First Municipal District), Retired

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IL - Circuit Court of Cook County (First Municipal District)

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State's Attorney	State's Attorney's Office	None
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Associate	Private Practice	None
Judge	Cook County Circuit Court	Cook County, Illinois

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Judge James R. Brown: Professional Background and Legal Expertise