Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein is a circuit judge of the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. She was elected to the bench in 2004 and re-elected in 2010 and 2016.


Before pursuing a legal career, Bernstein graduated with a B.A. from Pittsburg State University in 1967. She then went on to earn her J.D. in 1971 from DePaul University College of Law.


Bernstein worked as an attorney in private practice and as a mediator for the Center for Conflict Resolution.


She is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein

On January 10, 2023 a petition for dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2023

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On January 10, 2022 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2022

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On August 6, 2021 a petition for dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On July 19, 2021 a petition for dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On June 28, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On June 24, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On June 21, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On June 7, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On June 2, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On May 28, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2021

Status

Other

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On May 26, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On May 24, 2021 a petition for dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On May 24, 2021 a pet to establish parentage (non-iv-d) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE (NON-IV-D)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On May 24, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On May 20, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On May 20, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 20, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On May 19, 2021 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILIT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On May 17, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On May 14, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On May 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On May 11, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On May 6, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On May 5, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On April 28, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne Cleveland Bernstein presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2021

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

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