Judge Maire A. Dempsey: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department - Calendar H, Courtroom 2209

Biography

The Hon. Maire A. Dempsey is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois. She was elected to the bench on November 3, 2020.


Prior to her election, Dempsey was a partner at Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, a legal practice she joined in 2015.


Dempsey earned a B.A. from St. Mary's College in 1999. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2002. She was licensed to practice in Illinois (2002).


When not presiding over legal proceedings, Dempsey studies martial arts. She holds a black belt in karate, and she has trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Modern Arnis.


She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Maire A. Dempsey

On July 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 21, 2026

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Jul 30, 2026

On July 16, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 16, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 16, 2026

On July 16, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 16, 2026

On July 16, 2026 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 16, 2026 a premises liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Jul 15, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Jul 15, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Jul 16, 2026

On July 14, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Jul 14, 2026

On July 14, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Jul 14, 2026

On July 14, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Jul 14, 2026

On July 14, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Jul 15, 2026

On July 13, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Jul 14, 2026

On July 13, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Jul 14, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Jul 13, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maire A. Dempsey presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

Judge

Hon. Maire A. Dempsey Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maire A. Dempsey

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Jul 10, 2026