Justice Kilbride has participated in 54 domestic relations cases since joining the Court, voting for defendants in 22 cases and against in 32. From 2001 to 2005, he voted for defendants in nine of eighteen cases. From 2006 to 2010, he voted for defendants in only four of fourteen cases. From 2011 to 2015, he voted for defendants in six of seventeen cases. From 2016 to 2019, he voted for defendants in three of five cases.
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Kirk Jenkins
Kirk Jenkins brings a wealth of experience to his appellate practice, which focuses on antitrust and constitutional law, as well as products liability, RICO, price fixing, information sharing among competitors and class certification. In addition to handling appeals, he also regularly works with trial teams to ensure that important issues are properly presented and preserved for appellate review. Mr. Jenkins is a pioneer in the application of data analytics to appellate decision-making and writes two analytics blogs, the California Supreme Court Review and the Illinois Supreme Court Review, as well as regularly writing for various legal publications.
How Has Justice Garman Voted in Domestic Relations Cases?
Today, we begin our review of the individual Justices’ voting records in domestic relations cases, in order of seniority.
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How Did Domestic Relations Defendants Fare at the Supreme Court From 2010 to 2019?

The Court decided 24 domestic relations cases between 2010 and the end of last year, siding with defendants in 12 and plaintiffs in 12. Between 2010 and 2014, defendants won eight cases and lost seven. From 2015 to 2019, defendants won four and lost five.

Only nine of these cases were won by the defendants…
How Did Domestic Relations Defendants Fare at the Supreme Court From 2000 to 2009?

Between 2000 and 2009, the Supreme Court decided 33 domestic relations cases. Defendants won 14 of those cases and lost 19. From 2000 to 2004, defendants won nine cases and lost nine. From 2005 to 2009, defendants won five cases and lost ten.

Thirteen of these cases were won by the defendants at the Appellate…
How Did Domestic Relations Defendants Fare in at the Supreme Court 1990-1999?

Today, we begin our review of the Justices’ voting records in another area of civil law – domestic relations cases. From 1990 to 1999, the Court decided 23 domestic relations cases. Defendants won 12 of those 23 cases. From 1990 to 1994, defendants won seven cases and lost seven. From 1995 to 1999, defendants won…
How Have Justices Theis and Neville Voted in Criminal Sentencing Cases?

Since joining the Supreme Court, Justice Theis has participated in 33 criminal sentencing cases. She has voted for defendants’ position 12 times and against defendants in 21 cases. From 2010 to 2014, she supported defendants in eight of 20 cases. From 2015 to 2019, she supported defendants in four of 13 cases.

Sixteen of these…
How Has Chief Justice Burke Voted in Criminal Sentencing Cases?

Between joining the Court in 2006 and the end of 2019, Chief Justice Burke has participated in 54 criminal sentencing cases. She has supported defendants’ position in 20 of those cases and voted against defendants 34 times. Between 2006 and 2009, she voted for defendants in 6 of 16 cases. From 2010 to 2014, she…
How Has Justice Karmeier Voted in Criminal Sentencing Cases?

Today, we’re reviewing the voting record of Justice Karmeier in criminal sentencing cases.
Between joining the Court in 2005 and the end of 2019, Justice Karmeier participated in 59 criminal sentencing cases. He voted for defendants 18 times and against them in 41 cases. From 2005 to 2009, he voted for defendants in seven of…
How Has Justice Thomas Voted in Criminal Sentencing Cases?

Justice Thomas has participated in 80 criminal sentencing cases since joining the Court, siding with defendants 22 times and against them in 58 cases. From 2001 to 2004, he voted for defendants in five of 21 cases. From 2005 to 2009, he voted for defendants in six of 21 cases. From 2010 to 2014, he…
Analytics Post No. 1000 – How Has Justice Kilbride Voted in Criminal Sentencing Cases?

Since joining the Court, Justice Kilbride has voted in 80 criminal sentencing cases. He has voted for defendants’ position 30 times and against defendants in the remaining 50 cases. From 2001 to 2004, he voted for defendants in 10 of 21 cases. From 2005 to 2009, he voted for defendants in nine of 21 cases. …