Judge Susan Kennedy-Sullivan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Circuit Court of Cook County (Probate Division), Department Calendar 16, Room 1811

Biography

The Hon. Susan Kennedy-Sullivan is a judge for the Probate Division of the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. She was elected to the bench in 2010 and subsequently re-elected in 2016.


Over the course of her judicial career, Kennedy-Sullivan has held assignments in the First Municipal District, the Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division, and the Probate Division.


Prior to her election, Kennedy-Sullivan worked as a sole practitioner in her own private practice, specializing in probate and estate planning matters.


Kennedy-Sullivan earned a B.S. in nursing from Georgetown University (1974) and an M.A. in nursing administration from New York University (1979). She spent the next several years working as a Registered Nurse. Then, in 1994, she completed a J.D. at DePaul University College of Law.


She has taught Elder Law at DePaul University College of Law for more than two decades.


Her memberships have included the Mental Health Committee and the Elder Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association, the Health Care Council of the Illinois Bar Association, and the Board of Trustees for Woodlands Academy.


Born and raised in Cook County, Kennedy-Sullivan is one of nine children.


She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Susan Kennedy-Sullivan

On June 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 28, 2024

On June 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2024

On June 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2024

On June 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2024

On June 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2024

On June 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2024

On June 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2024

On June 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2024

On June 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2024

On June 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2024

On June 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2024

On June 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

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Filed

Jun 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2024

On June 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2024

On June 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 15, 2024

On June 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 14, 2024

On June 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2024

On June 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

Jun 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sullivan, Susan presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Sullivan, Susan

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

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