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

Jurisdiction 33% affirm · 9 cases
Maintenance/Spousal Support 63% affirm · 8 cases
Property Division 86% affirm · 7 cases
Attorney Fees 75% affirm · 4 cases
Parenting Time/Visitation 75% affirm · 4 cases
Contempt 100% affirm · 2 cases
Domestic Violence/OOP 100% affirm · 2 cases
Modification 100% affirm · 2 cases
Child Support 100% affirm · 1 cases
Parental Responsibilities/Custody 100% affirm · 1 cases
Dissipation 100% affirm · 1 cases
Relocation 100% affirm · 1 cases

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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