Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Circuit Court of Cook County (Third Municipal District), Department District 3 - Room 205L

Biography

Hon. Kevin M. O’Donnell is a judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. He was elected to the Circuit Court in 2016.


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


O’Donnell received a B.S. from DePaul University. He also completed a J.D. at DePaul University College of Law in 1988.


He became president of Kevin M. O’Donnell, Ltd. in 1992 after previously practicing at two small firms. At his law practice, he specialized in estate planning and probate, corporate and transactional, real estate, litigation, and charitable matters.


His memberships have included the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He was director and president of the Sherwood Improvement Association and was a volunteer attorney for Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind.


O’Donnell also served as chairman of the Chicago Bar Association Probate Practice Committee and helped organize the Chicago Fire Department Charities.


A married father of three, he is an active member of St. James Catholic Church. In his free time, he enjoys reading and spending time with his family.


O’Donnell is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

On July 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Kevin O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2023

On March 28, 2022 a petition to establish parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 07, 2023

On February 9, 2022 a petition to establish parentage (non iv-d) - self- case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage (Non IV-D) - Self-

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2022

On February 4, 2022 a petition to establish parentage (non iv-d) - self- case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage (Non IV-D) - Self-

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On February 3, 2022 a petition to establish parentage (non iv-d) - self- case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage (Non IV-D) - Self-

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On February 2, 2022 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2023

On January 10, 2022 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2022

On December 15, 2021 a petition for administrative declaration of parenta case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Administrative Declaration of Parenta

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On October 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On October 18, 2021 a petition for administrative declaration of parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Administrative Declaration of Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2023

On October 15, 2021 a petition for administrative declaration of parenta case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Administrative Declaration of Parenta

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

On October 5, 2021 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2021

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On September 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Sep 30, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2022

On August 13, 2021 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2021

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 06, 2023

On August 6, 2021 a petition to establish parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2021

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On July 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2022

On June 4, 2021 a petition for administrative declaration of parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Jun 04, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Administrative Declaration of Parentage - DHFS

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 06, 2023

On June 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Jun 03, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On April 5, 2021 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2021

On February 3, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2021

On January 21, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kevin M. O'Donnell presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. O'Donnell

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2021

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