Justice O’Brien

Illinois 3rd District Appellate Court
69%
Affirm Rate
48
Total Cases
12
Issue Types
8
Most Cases (Child Support)

Key Insights

Most Likely to Affirm

Parental Responsibilities/Custody

100% affirm rate (4 cases)

Most Likely to Reverse

Jurisdiction

20% affirm rate (5 cases)

Judicial Experience

48 Family Law Appeals

Across 12 different issue categories

Ruling Patterns by Issue

Child Support 50% affirm · 8 cases
Maintenance/Spousal Support 67% affirm · 6 cases
Attorney Fees 83% affirm · 6 cases
Jurisdiction 20% affirm · 5 cases
Property Division 75% affirm · 4 cases
Parental Responsibilities/Custody 100% affirm · 4 cases
Parenting Time/Visitation 100% affirm · 4 cases
Contempt 67% affirm · 3 cases
Domestic Violence/OOP 67% affirm · 3 cases
Relocation 100% affirm · 2 cases
Dissipation 50% affirm · 2 cases
Modification 100% affirm · 1 cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Justice O’Brien's overall affirm rate on family law appeals?

Justice O’Brien has an overall affirm rate of 69% across 48 family law cases reviewed.

Which Illinois appellate district does Justice O’Brien serve in?

Justice O’Brien serves in the Illinois 3rd District Appellate Court.

What type of cases does Justice O’Brien most often affirm?

Justice O’Brien has the highest affirm rate on Parental Responsibilities/Custody cases at 100% (4 cases).

On which issues is Justice O’Brien most likely to reverse?

Justice O’Brien has the lowest affirm rate on Jurisdiction cases at 20% (5 cases), making these more likely to be reversed.

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