Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Circuit Court of Cook County (Domestic Relations Division), Department - Courtroom 2805, Calendar 35

Appointed By: Judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County

Biography

The Hon. Renee Golbus Goldfarb is an associate judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois. Goldfarb was appointed to the bench by the judges of the Circuit Court in 2005.


Her assignments have included the Domestic Relations Division.


Prior to her appointment, Goldfarb was chief of the Criminal Appeal Division with the Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney, a position to which she was named in 1986.


Goldfarb received a B.A. from Boston University in 1972. She went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Illinois School of Law in 1975. She was admitted to practice in Illinois (1975).


After graduating from law school, Goldfarb began her legal career as an assistant state’s attorney with the Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney. She continued in that capacity until 1979, at which time she transitioned into private practice, where her practice focused on appellate matters, criminal, and constitutional law. Goldfarb left the private sector in 1986.

Recent Cases by Hon. Renee Golbus Goldfarb

On December 22, 2025 a petition for dissolution of marriage - children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2025

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage - Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2025

On December 27, 2024 a petition for dissolution of marriage - no children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 27, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage - No Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2025

On December 23, 2024 a petition for dissolution of marriage - no children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 23, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage - No Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2025

On December 20, 2024 a petition for dissolution of marriage - no children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage - No Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2025

On December 11, 2024 a petition for dissolution of marriage - children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage - Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2025

On December 10, 2024 a petition for dissolution of marriage - children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 10, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage - Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2025

On December 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 04, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2025

On November 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 27, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2025

On October 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Oct 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 31, 2025

On October 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Oct 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 02, 2025

On September 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

1 File
Filed

Sep 20, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2025

On September 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Sep 17, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2025

On July 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 22, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2025

On June 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2024

On June 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On April 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2025

On April 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 12, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2025

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2025

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2025

On March 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Renee Golbus Goldfarb presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2025