Court Rules
Common questions about Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.?

Courtesy copies are required for routine motion. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Movants must deliver one courtesy copy of routine motions and proposed orders by 8:45 AM on the presentation date via drop bin outside courtroom 2207.

View ruleSource: page 2, section ROUTINE MOTIONS

What page or word limits apply to ptc memorandum before Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.?

Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.'s rule states these limits: 4 pages. PTC memorandums should be kept to 2-4 pages in length.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRETRIAL CONFERENCES (“PTC”)

What must be included with transfer order filings before Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must obtain a transfer order from Room 2005 to Room 2501 for PTC after the hearing date is confirmed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRETRIAL CONFERENCES (“PTC”)

What must be included with petition to approve settlement filings before Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.?

The rule requires proposed order. Petitions to approve settlement must include a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PETITIONS TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AND/OR DISTRIBUTION

How may parties contact Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email eileen.o’connor@cookcountyil.gov. Judge O'Connor's chambers email address is eileen.o’connor@cookcountyil.gov.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL INFORMATION

What rule applies to service for ptc memorandum before Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the court, timing: 2 calendar days before hearing. PTC memorandums should be emailed to the court 2-3 days before the scheduled PTC.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRETRIAL CONFERENCES (“PTC”)
Complete rules summary for Judge O'Connor, Eileen M.

Judge O'Connor's chambers email address is eileen.o’connor@cookcountyil.gov.

Email Judge O'Connor with 3 proposed noon PTC dates that are available to all parties.

Parties must obtain a transfer order from Room 2005 to Room 2501 for PTC after the hearing date is confirmed.

PTC memorandums are optional, but plaintiffs must include all claimed damages/liens and defendants must list all coverage levels/carriers if submitted.

PTC memorandums should be kept to 2-4 pages in length.

PTC memorandums should be emailed to the court 2-3 days before the scheduled PTC.

Movants must deliver one courtesy copy of routine motions and proposed orders by 8:45 AM on the presentation date via drop bin outside courtroom 2207.

Movants must deliver one courtesy copy of regular motions at least 3 business days before the presentment date via drop bin outside courtroom 2207.

Agreed HIPAA and protective orders must be signed by all parties; dismissal orders pursuant to settlement do not require approval and may be submitted via email without an appearance.

Petitions to approve settlement must include a proposed order.

Email Judge O'Connor to request a pretrial settlement conference.

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