Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 118 rules apply across Circuit Court of Cook County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Communication

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Contact
Email
Questions, comments, or concerns about the eFileIL e-filing system should be directed to Tyler Technologies at efiling.support@tylertech.com.
Contact
Email to chambers
Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.
Contact
Email
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com.

Filing Timing

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Deadline
60 calendar days
Attorney fee petitions for court-appointed attorneys must be filed within 60 days after final order or 6 months after service/cost, whichever is earlier.
Deadline
2 business days
Decedent's estate agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.
Deadline
2 business days
Pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court Remote Access Policy, after the judge signs an order, the Clerk of the Circuit Court will upload it to the Odyssey system, where it should appear within two (2) business days.

Filing Requirements

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Complaint
Must include
caption
Chancery Division complaints must include specific caption designations based on the relief sought.
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Motion
Must include
caption
Motions to correct errors in criminal cases must be in writing, accompanied by affidavit, and notice must be served on the prosecution.
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Complaint
Must include
caption
All initiating papers must include the court name and department/division/district in the caption; small claims complaints must be endorsed 'Small Claims'.

E-Filing

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Applies to
Civil case filing
E-filing is mandatory for all Cook County civil cases through the eFileIL system as of July 1, 2018, except Quasi-Criminal, Housing, and Wills cases.
Applies to
Verified status report
In order to ask the Court to consider entering such agreed orders via e-mail, regular mail or courier, attorneys must first e-file a brief “verified status report” that explains the status of the case and the basis for the request.
You will not receive orders if your e-mail address is not accurate in the e-filing system and/or you have not filed as the attorney of record.

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About Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan

Daniel Patrick Brennan is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

The published procedures include a standing order for Chancery Calendar 54, effective April 8, 2026.

Common questions about Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan?

Details: delivery seven days before presentment or hearing. For contested motions, paper courtesy copies must be received by the Court seven days before the presentment or hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 9. Contested Motions.

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan?

Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 8 pages. For contested motions, support and response briefs are limited to 15 pages and reply briefs to 8 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 9. Contested Motions.

What must be included with motion to withdraw filings before Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan?

The rule requires proposed order and certificate of service. file stamped paper copies sent to the Court with a proposed order and all applicable proof of service and confirmation of service (i.e., signature green card from the USPS).

View ruleSource: page 3, section 8. Motions to Withdraw.

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan?

Except for a petition to intervene, a motion may not be presented unless the movant has filed an Appearance with the Clerk in Room 802.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 11. Appearance Required.

How may parties contact Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan's chambers?

Any email or communication to the Court must include counsel for all parties of record or any pro se litigants on the copy.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 19. Additional Information.

Is electronic filing required before Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions to consolidate must be filed electronically and noticed to the Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 10. Motions to Consolidate

Complete rules summary for Judge Daniel Patrick Brennan

file stamped paper copies sent to the Court with a proposed order and all applicable proof of service and confirmation of service (i.e., signature green card from the USPS).

For contested motions, support and response briefs are limited to 15 pages and reply briefs to 8 pages.

For contested motions, paper courtesy copies must be received by the Court seven days before the presentment or hearing date.

Except for a petition to intervene, a motion may not be presented unless the movant has filed an Appearance with the Clerk in Room 802.

Motions to consolidate must be filed electronically and noticed to the Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division.

The movant should contact the judge's law clerk or secretary when a scheduled fully briefed matter is resolved and will not be heard.

Notices of motion, motions, and orders must include a full caption naming all parties.

Any email or communication to the Court must include counsel for all parties of record or any pro se litigants on the copy.

Dismissal Orders may be emailed to the Calendar 54 email address and will be handled at any time.

Motions to Withdraw should be e-filed with appropriate supporting documentation, a court date chosen on Odyssey, and file stamped paper copies sent to the Court with a proposed order and all applicable proof of service and confirmation of service (i.e., signature green card from the USPS).

A motion for order approving sale where the plaintiff seeks a personal deficiency against a non-appearing defendant must include proof of service on the defendant, a copy of the Complaint, a copy of the Judgment of Foreclosure Order, and a BPO or recent appraisal.