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.

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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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Sep 09, 2023

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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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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Beth Quick-vs-Alliance Property Management,Lake Maria Condominium Association

On February 9, 2022 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Feb 09, 2022

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Disposed

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Premises Liability - Non Jury

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Feb 27, 2025

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

Eduardo Gutierrez-vs-Mark Cawley,Matthew Mansour

On January 28, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

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Jan 28, 2022

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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

Danielle Allen,Felix Galvan -vs- S & J Construction Co., Inc.,Robert Kapovich

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

1 File

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Jan 21, 2022

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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

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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May 26, 2022

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

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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

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Civil

Matter Type

Discovery

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May 26, 2022

VELDA R. BALDING, DECEASE vs BRIDGEMARK HEALTHCARE, LL et al

On September 2, 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 02, 2021

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Miscellaneous Statutory Action - Jury

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Sep 08, 2023

KIMBERLY CORLEY-vs-CITY CHICAGO

On September 2, 2021 an intentional tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 02, 2021

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Disposed

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INTENTIONAL TORT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

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Feb 10, 2025

MATTSON BRUCE vs DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC et al

On August 17, 2021 a personal injury (product liability) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Aug 17, 2021

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Cook County, IL

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PERSONAL INJURY (PRODUCT LIABILITY)

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Torts

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Products Liability

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May 26, 2022

QUINTEN FIELDS-vs-LANDON LEWIS

On August 13, 2021 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

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Aug 13, 2021

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Disposed

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PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Feb 22, 2025

BETH DUNCAN,ALAN DUNCAN -vs- CLAUDIA AMAYA,PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATED,AZUMA DENNIS LLOYD MD,SARA CLARK, MD,UBAGO DE,ELMHURST EDWARD,ELIZABETH FRICKE,JEFFREY GIRARDOT, MD,CATHRYN GOLDBERG, MD,ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY,PATHOLOGY LABORATORY,HEALTH LOYOLA,LOYOLA ME…

On August 13, 2021 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Aug 13, 2021

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Dismissal

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Circuit

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Medical Malpractice - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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May 29, 2024

RAMIREZ, VANESSA LARA vs FRANKLIN, DENEKA et al

On August 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Aug 12, 2021

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May 26, 2022

BOUALEM TCHEKRABI-vs-WILLIAM WILKENS,WILLIAM ROY

On August 11, 2021 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

Filed

Aug 11, 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

WILSON, LESLY R vs MENDEZ, FRANCISCO J SANCHE

On August 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Aug 10, 2021

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May 26, 2022

KENNETH BERRYHILL-vs-DAVID ERICKSON,MJ ELECTRIC LLC

On August 9, 2021 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

Filed

Aug 09, 2021

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Disposed

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Cook County, IL

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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

ROBERT EDWARDS,VANCIE LEE-vs-ARLENE MARTIN

On August 9, 2021 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Aug 09, 2021

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Disposed

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Cook County, IL

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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

CAROLYN DAHLSTROM-vs-LIBERTY MUTUAL GENERAL IN

On August 9, 2021 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

1 File

Filed

Aug 09, 2021

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Disposed

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OTHER PERSONAL INJURY

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Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Feb 10, 2025

EDUARDO BARRERA,MATTHEW SWANN-vs-FERNANDO NAVARRO

On August 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

Aug 03, 2021

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Disposed

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Circuit

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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

PAVLAKOVIC ANTON vs EVANSTON POLICE DEPARTMEN

On August 2, 2021 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan presiding.

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Aug 02, 2021

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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PROPERTY DAMAGE

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Torts

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General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2022

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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

Documents related to Patricia O’Brien Sheahan

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