Can I see how my trial judge has ruled in similar cases?

Yes. Our database tracks 87 Cook County judges across 889 published appellate decisions. You can filter by judge name, issue type (custody, maintenance, etc.), and see reversal rates, affirmed rulings, and case summaries.

How does the daily alert system work?

Every weekday morning at 6 AM, we scan the Illinois Appellate Court's published opinions. If a new family law case is published, Professional and Enterprise subscribers receive an email with case summary, issues raised, and outcome. You can filter alerts by judge, topic, or county.

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How often are Illinois family law cases reversed on appeal?

Quick Answer: Illinois appellate courts reverse approximately 12-18% of family law trial court decisions. Cook County judges show reversal rates ranging from single digits to over 30% based on our analysis of 889 appellate decisions since 2019. Understanding your assigned judge's ruling patterns is critical for trial strategy.

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Judge Analytics

Track reversal rates, affirmed rulings, and case outcomes for 87 Cook County judges. Filter by custody, maintenance, property division, and more.

Daily Alerts

Receive email alerts every weekday at 6 AM when new family law cases are published. Filter by judge, topic, or county.

Conflict Detection

Automated checks flag cases involving opposing counsel, judges from prior matters, or expert witnesses with adverse history.

Trend Tracking

Identify shifts in appellate court rulings on custody, maintenance formulas, business valuations, and digital evidence admissibility.

Trial Judge Insights

See how your assigned trial judge has ruled in similar cases. Understand their tendencies on evidentiary issues, custody factors, and property division.

PDF Archive

Download full appellate opinions as PDFs. Search by keyword, citation, or judge name. Export case lists for Westlaw or Lexis integration.

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This service is provided by Jonathan D. Steele, an attorney at Beermann LLP, 161 N. Clark St., Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60601, (847) 260-7330.

Case research tools are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Reading case summaries or using analytics tools does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Case analytics are derived from publicly available Illinois Appellate Court decisions tracked since January 2019. Statistical methodology available upon request.