Judge Moshe Jacobius: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Illinois ARDC Bar #: None (10/27/1975)

Appointed By: Illinois Supreme Court

Biography

The Hon. Moshe Jacobius (Ret.) served as a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois. Jacobius was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in 1991. He retired on January 27, 2022.


Over the course of his judicial career, Jacobius held assignments in the Domestic Relations Division (1991 to 2010) and the Chancery Division (2010 to 2022). He actively supported access to justice issues, overseeing the court’s mortgage foreclosure mediation program.


Jacobius earned a B.A. (1967) and an M.A. (1969) in history from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He worked as a public school teacher in Chicago before completing a J.D. at DePaul University College of Law in 1975.


After graduating from law school, Jacobius began his legal career as an assistant attorney general with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. During his tenure there, he led the Workers’ Compensation Division and the General Law Division.


His memberships have included the Jewish Judges Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Judges Association, and the Decalogue Society of Lawyers. He has also been involved with the Illinois Supreme Court’s Security Committee and Special Custody Committee.


He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Decalogue Society of Lawyers (2008, 2020), the Gary Wild Memorial Award from the North Suburban Bar Association (2021), the Advocate for Diversity Award from the Diversity Scholarship Foundation (2017), and the Seymour Simon Justice Award from the Jewish Judges Association (2011).


Born in Israel, Jacobius emigrated with his family to the United States when he was ten years old.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Moshe Jacobius

On January 24, 2022 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

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Jan 24, 2022

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On January 24, 2022 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2022

Judge

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Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

General Chancery

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On January 20, 2022 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2022

Judge

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On January 12, 2022 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

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Jan 12, 2022

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

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Sep 08, 2023

On January 6, 2022 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2022

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Injunction

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Injunctive Action

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Sep 06, 2023

On January 6, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

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Jan 06, 2022

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Cook County

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May 25, 2022

On January 5, 2022 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2022

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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May 25, 2022

On January 4, 2022 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2022

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo

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Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On January 4, 2022 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2022

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

General Chancery

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 07, 2023

On December 20, 2021 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

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Dec 20, 2021

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Cook County, IL

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General Chancery

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Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2025

On December 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

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Dec 17, 2021

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May 25, 2022

On December 13, 2021 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

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Dec 13, 2021

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

General Chancery

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2025

On December 9, 2021 a non-owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2021

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Court

Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Non-Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On December 9, 2021 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2021

Judge

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Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2025

On December 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

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Dec 09, 2021

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Cook County

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May 25, 2022

On December 6, 2021 a mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2021

Judge

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Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Mechanic's Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2025

On November 24, 2021 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Nov 24, 2021

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

General Chancery

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On November 24, 2021 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Nov 24, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2023

On November 23, 2021 an arbitration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Nov 23, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Arbitration

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 07, 2023

On November 19, 2021 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Nov 19, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

General Chancery

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2022

On November 18, 2021 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On November 17, 2021 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

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Nov 17, 2021

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

General Chancery

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2023

On November 12, 2021 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

On November 10, 2021 an administrative review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Moshe Jacobius presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2021

Judge

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Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Administrative Review

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022