Judge Russell W. Hartigan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Illinois ARDC Bar #: None (11/6/1976)

Appointed By: Illinois Supreme Court

Biography

The Hon. Russell W. Hartigan (Ret.) served as a Circuit Judge for the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2010. Judge Hartigan was assigned to the Law Division at the time of his retirement in 2017.


Hartigan earned a B.S.C from DePaul University in 1970. He completed his J.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago, John Marshall Law School, in 1975 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1976.


After graduating from law school, Hartigan went into private practice. He worked as an attorney at Schippers, Betar, Lamenbella & O’Brien from 1976 to 1981 and Garbutt & Johnson from 1977 to 1981, when he became a named partner at Scanlan & Hartigan. In 1988, he joined Goggin, Cutler, Hull & Hartigan as a partner, then started his own practice in 1989.


His memberships have included the Illinois State Bar Association, the West Suburban Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation Executive Committee, the American Bar Association House of Delegates, the Illinois Judges Association, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has also been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve on its Committee on Judicial Performance and Evaluation.


Hartigan has served as a president of the Berwyn-Cicero Council on Aging, a trustee of the Village of Western Springs, and a board member of Pillars.


Upon his retirement from the bench, Hartigan became a partner at Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec & Hoff. He is a court certified mediator for the Circuit Court of Cook County and an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and Resolute Systems.


When not handling legal matters, Hartigan enjoys playing handball and golf. He also referees high school and college football games.


He is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Russell W. Hartigan

On April 28, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2021

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On July 13, 2020 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 13, 2020

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2020

On September 25, 2015 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2015

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On September 4, 2015 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2015

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On February 4, 2015 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2015

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 12, 2023

On September 26, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Sep 26, 2013

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2014

On September 12, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2013

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2015

On August 23, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2013

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2016

On July 30, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jul 30, 2013

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2015

On July 19, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 21, 2014

On July 10, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2013

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2014

On July 1, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2013

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 16, 2014

On June 11, 2013 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2013

On April 23, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2013

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2016

On April 17, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2013

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2016

On April 11, 2013 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2013

On March 14, 2013 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2013

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2014

On January 16, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jan 16, 2013

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2014

On November 16, 2012 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2012

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2013

On August 30, 2012 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2012

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 25, 2012

On August 30, 2012 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2012

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 07, 2014

On July 31, 2012 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2012

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 01, 2013

On July 24, 2012 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2012

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 25, 2012

On June 11, 2012 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Russell W. Hartigan presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2012

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 25, 2012

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