Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department Daley Center Room 2605

Illinois ARDC Bar #: None (11/7/1996)

Biography

The Hon. Patricia O’Brien Sheahan is a Circuit Judge for the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County. She was elected to the bench in 2014. Judge Sheahan is currently assigned to the Motion Section of the Law Division (Calendar D).

Sheahan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science from Indiana University and completed her J.D. at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, in 1996.

After graduating from law school, Sheahan went into private practice and worked as an attorney at Baker & McKenzie in the litigation and employment litigation practice groups. From 1999 until her election, she served as Associate General Counsel to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, where she oversaw all litigation.

She has served on the Board of Directors and the Advisory Board of the Center for Disability and Elder Law, and her memberships have included the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Women's Bar Association, the Chicago-Area In-House Hospital Council, and the Chicago Bar Association.

When not practicing law, Sheahan volunteers at a soup kitchen run by the Evanston Ecumenical Council of Churches. Her husband, T.J. Sheahan, the son of retired Cook County Sheriff Michael F. Sheahan, worked as a partner in the Litigation Group at Freeborn & Peters.

Sheahan is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Patricia O’Brien Sheahan

Akopyan, Areg vs Grand Lodge ancient Free a et al

On October 13, 2022 a statutory action - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Oct 13, 2022

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Cook County, IL

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Statutory Action - Jury

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RODRIGUEZ, SARIT vs VENDITTI, ERIC J.

On March 3, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Mar 03, 2022

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Cook County, IL

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Arteaga, Brittany vs Espinoza, Roberto et al

On February 10, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Feb 10, 2022

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MENDOZA, PEDRO vs HILCO REDEVELOPMENT PARTNE et al

On February 2, 2022 a construction injuries - non-jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Feb 02, 2022

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Construction Injuries - Non-Jury

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Torts

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Construction

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May 26, 2022

Lara, Santiago vs De Jesus, Maria

On January 31, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Jan 31, 2022

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May 26, 2022

Aaron, Bobbie Nell et al vs Classic Care Health Servic et al

On January 21, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Jan 21, 2022

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JONATHAN MYERS -vs- IN BALANCED ENVIRONMENTS

On October 28, 2021 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

10 Files

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Oct 28, 2021

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Disposed

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Feb 10, 2025

AMY M LEWIS-vs-JANET KALBHEN

On September 27, 2021 an intentional tort - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

19 Files

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Sep 27, 2021

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Disposed

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Intentional Tort - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

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Feb 10, 2025

MINNIE CALVIN -vs- CARPET CORNER INC

On September 24, 2021 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

4 Files

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Sep 24, 2021

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Disposed

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PREMISES LIABILITY

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Feb 27, 2025

LAURA CUNNINGHAM -vs- BURNHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT,CALUMET CITY FIRE DEPARTM,CITY OF COUNTRY CLUB HILL,CITY OF HARVEY,CITY OF MARKHAM,CITY OF OAK FOREST,COUNTRY CLUB HILLS FIRE D,DOLTON FIRE DEPARTMENT,HAZEL EAST,FLOSSMOOR FIRE DEPARTMENT,GLENWOOD FIRE D…

On September 23, 2021 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

9 Files

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Sep 23, 2021

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Disposed

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OTHER PERSONAL INJURY

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Feb 11, 2025

KENNETH KIM -vs- COLLAKU ENEA,JOHN RUDOLPH

On September 20, 2021 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 20, 2021

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Disposed

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 18, 2025

EDWARD REILLY, III,CPD PHU LLC -vs- LAMB CROWLEY,COONEY PLUNKETT,PATRICK LAMB

On September 16, 2021 a legal malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Sep 16, 2021

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Disposed

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Legal Malpractice - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Mar 18, 2025

DARIA PIEKOS -vs- JENNIFER BACON

On September 14, 2021 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 14, 2021

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Disposed

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 18, 2025

CALLIS WESTON-vs-ALFRED RAMSEY

On September 13, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Sep 13, 2021

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Disposed

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 22, 2025

HAWKINS JAMES et al vs ALFRED RAMSEY et al

On September 10, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Sep 10, 2021

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Jul 30, 2023

BLANCHARD KYLE vs NIAGARA LASALLE STEEL COR

On September 8, 2021 a petition for discovery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Sep 08, 2021

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Cook County, IL

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PETITION FOR DISCOVERY

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Discovery

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May 26, 2022

KELSEY MCQUILLER,NONI MCQUILLER -vs- ROBERT ANN,PEGGY BANKS,KIMBERLY CANFIELD, MD,CENTEGRA HEALTH SYSTEM,SANDRA GRABA, MD,EMERGENCY ISRAEL,LAKE SHORE PEDIATRICS LTD,NORTHERN ILLINOIS MED CTR,NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL FACU,NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL GROU,MEDICI…

On September 3, 2021 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 03, 2021

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Pending

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Medical Malpractice - Jury

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Torts

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Malpractice

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Mar 18, 2025

ERIKA LAZO,JACOB HERNANDEZ,ERIKA LAZO-vs-IBRAHIM ABDELHAMID

On September 3, 2021 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 03, 2021

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Disposed

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PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

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Torts

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Automobile

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Feb 22, 2025

HYLA KIMBERLY INDEPENDENT et al vs EXTENDED CARE CONSULTING et al

On September 1, 2021 a miscellaneous statutory action - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Sep 01, 2021

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Miscellaneous Statutory Action - Jury

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Nov 07, 2023

LUZ ALVARADO -vs- SHERRI MCMANUS,SUSANA ROMERO

On September 1, 2021 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Sep 01, 2021

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Disposed

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 18, 2025

PRAMOD YAKKALI -vs- UNITED AIRLINES INC

On August 31, 2021 a premises liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Aug 31, 2021

Status

Disposed

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Circuit

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Premises Liabilty - Jury

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Feb 27, 2025

KAREN HARRIS -vs- UNIVERSAL NILES FLASH CAB, NANCY VELEZ

On August 30, 2021 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Aug 30, 2021

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Disposed

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 18, 2025

WAAL HINNAWI -vs- AHMED ABEDRABOH,EMMAN HINNAWI,MARZOUQ ABEDRABOH

On August 27, 2021 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Aug 27, 2021

Status

Disposed

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Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Feb 10, 2025

MIRIAM MUNOZ -vs- SALVADOR RODRIGUEZ,ISABEL RODRIGUEZ

On August 26, 2021 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

Filed

Aug 26, 2021

Status

Disposed

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Circuit

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 18, 2025

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About

Patricia O’Brien Sheahan
Current Appointment Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department Daley Center Room 2605	Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department Daley Center Room 2605
Education J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law - 1996 Bachelor’s degree, Indiana University	J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law - 1996 Bachelor’s degree, Indiana University

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IL - Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division)
Clerk phone:	+1 (312) 603-6551

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate General Counsel	Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago	Cook County, Illinois
Attorney	Baker & McKenzie	Cook County, Illinois
Circuit Judge	Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County	Cook County, Illinois