Matthew J. Carmody at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Matthew J. Carmody
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 11-2-01
Biography
Professional career
- Joined the Circuit Court of Cook County in 2014 by the judges of the court and currently serves as an associate judge in the Fifth Municipal District, which covers numerous southwestern suburbs of Cook County, including Bridgeview, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, and others.
- His courtroom procedures emphasize formal communication through filed pleadings, motions, and proposed orders, with administrative or scheduling matters handled via the court clerk
- His work in the Fifth Municipal District reflects a focus on civil litigation, procedural rigor, and adherence to Illinois legal standards, making him a key figure in the administration of justice in southwestern Cook County
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from Loras College in 1979 and completed his J.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 1982.
Additional information
- Seasoned jurist with decades of legal experience, combining private practice expertise with judicial service in Cook County.
- He maintains standing orders for civil proceedings, including rules for voluntary dismissals, service of process, and case management
- Prior to his judicial appointment, Carmody operated his own private law practice, Matthew J. Carmody, Ltd., where he handled a variety of civil cases
- Judge Carmody has presided over a wide range of civil cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, personal injury, and wrongful death cases, often in non-jury trials.
- He was licensed to practice law in Illinois the same year and has experience in both state and federal courts, including the Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois Appellate Court, and various U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts in Illinois
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Exhibits
Statewide
For Pennsylvania Common Pleas proceedings, statewide Pa.R.J.A. 1910 prohibits courtroom broadcasting, recording, and photography unless an exception or judicial authorization applies; the rule also recognizes judge-authorized electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation.
the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom ↗
Sources
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Biography sources checked July 27, 2026.
Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster
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View Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster ↗201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View 201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom ↗