Justice Fitzgerald Smith
Illinois 1st District Appellate Court
71%
Affirm Rate
42
Total Cases
12
Issue Types
9
Most Cases (Jurisdiction)
Key Insights
Most Likely to Affirm
Contempt
100% affirm rate (2 cases)
Most Likely to Reverse
Jurisdiction
33% affirm rate (9 cases)
Judicial Experience
42 Family Law Appeals
Across 12 different issue categories
Ruling Patterns by Issue
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justice Fitzgerald Smith's overall affirm rate on family law appeals?
Justice Fitzgerald Smith has an overall affirm rate of 71% across 42 family law cases reviewed.
Which Illinois appellate district does Justice Fitzgerald Smith serve in?
Justice Fitzgerald Smith serves in the Illinois 1st District Appellate Court.
On which issues is Justice Fitzgerald Smith most likely to reverse?
Justice Fitzgerald Smith has the lowest affirm rate on Jurisdiction cases at 33% (9 cases), making these more likely to be reversed.
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