--- title: "Jacqueline P. Cox | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jacqueline-p-cox-8790" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Jacqueline P. Cox U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois · U.S. Bankruptcy Judge ## Profile - Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois - State: Illinois - Role: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Illinois, 2003-present - The Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, appointed in 2003 and reappointed in 2017, and sworn in as Chief Bankruptcy Judge in January 2024 for a four‐year term through 2027 - Chief Judge Jacqueline P. Cox | Northern District of Illinois | United States Bankruptcy Court | Appointed Appointed for a fourteen year term of office pursuant to 28 U.S.C..152 on February 3, 2003 - Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County (1988–2003), including four years as Presiding Judge for the 1st Municipal District - 1976–1977: Public Defender’s Office, Mercer County, NJ - Chief Judge of the Northern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court, a position designated by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - Presiding Judge, First Municipal District — four years ### Education - Boston University School of Law — J.D. (1974) - Cornell University College of Arts and Science — B.A. (1971) ### Additional information - She has been a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge since February 3, 2003, initially appointed for a 14‐year term under 28 U.S.C..152, and reappointed for another 14‐year term in 2017. - Active in multiple legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, Illinois Judicial Council, National Bar Association, and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### motion form Scope: courtwide Request an order by written motion unless the rules authorize an application or the request is made during a hearing. State the grounds with particularity and specify the requested relief or order. Evidence excerpt: A motion must state its grounds with particularity and set forth the relief or order requested. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### motion notice timing Scope: courtwide Unless a motion may be heard ex parte or another period applies, serve the written motion and hearing notice at least seven days before the hearing. Serve supporting affidavits with the motion. Evidence excerpt: A written motion (other than one that may be heard ex parte) and notice of any hearing must be served at least 7 days before the hearing date, unless the court or these rules set a different period. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### contested matter notice Scope: courtwide In a contested matter not otherwise governed by the bankruptcy rules, request relief by motion and give the opposing party reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. A response is required only if the court orders one. Evidence excerpt: Reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard must be given to the party against whom relief is sought. No response is required unless the court orders otherwise. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### disputed fact testimony Scope: courtwide Present witness testimony on a disputed material factual issue in the same manner as testimony in an adversary proceeding. Evidence excerpt: A witness's testimony on a disputed material factual issue must be taken in the same manner as testimony in an adversary proceeding. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### evidentiary hearing notice Scope: courtwide Use the court's procedure to determine, reasonably before a scheduled hearing, whether it will be an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses may testify. Evidence excerpt: The court must provide procedures that allow parties-at a reasonable time before a scheduled hearing-to determine whether it will be an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses may testify. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### evidence rules Scope: courtwide Prepare evidence under the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 43, 44, and 44.1, which apply in bankruptcy cases. Evidence excerpt: The Federal Rules of Evidence and Fed. R. Civ. P. 43, 44, and 44.1 apply in a bankruptcy case. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### oath or affirmation Scope: courtwide A solemn affirmation may substitute when an oath is required. The national rule identifies the bankruptcy judge, clerk, deputy clerk, U.S. trustee, and other authorized officers as persons who may administer it. Evidence excerpt: If an oath is required, a solemn affirmation suffices. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8790/jacqueline-p-cox/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8790/jacqueline-p-cox/) - [U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8790/jacqueline-p-cox/) - [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8790/jacqueline-p-cox/) - [Chief Judge Jacqueline P. Cox | Northern District of Illinois | United States Bankruptcy Court](https://www.ilnb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-jacqueline-p-cox) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jacqueline-p-cox-8790", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jacqueline-p-cox-8790", "name": "Jacqueline P. Cox | KnowJudges", "description": "Jacqueline P. Cox, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-10-07", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jacqueline-p-cox-8790#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jacqueline-p-cox-8790#judge", "name": "Jacqueline P. 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Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.