Judge Megan Goldish has worked in the Circuit Court of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois, for 17 years. Judge Megan Goldish's responsibilities include hearing all domestic violence cases and issues, such as requests for orders of protection.
The courts generally issue orders of protection, also known as a restraining orders, to shield one party from situations where another person may inflict further harm on them. A court may issue a protective order to prevent domestic violence, child abuse, assault, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking. Aggrieved parties may file an order of protection at the Domestic Violence Courthouse in Chicago or other suburban municipal districts. If a person receives a protective order, they may find the location of the court, date and time of appearance, and courtroom number at the bottom of the order. Courts decide who is eligible for the receipt of the domestic protection order based on the nature of the parties' relationship. Judges primarily grant such orders to the aggrieved if their has been a violation of the Domestic Violence Act, or if the parties are likely to be in close contact i.e., a party bringing charges against another family member. Violating an order of protection may warrant misdemeanor or felony charges.
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An alumna of the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Judge Megan Goldish has been practicing law in Cook County, Illinois, for more than two decades. Since 2014, she has served the Circuit Court of Cook County in the Domestic Violence Court. To augment her legal career, Judge Megan Goldish holds membership with several organizations, including the American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association (CBA).
In an effort to streamline the transition of Chicago-based legal practitioners to solo practices, the Chicago Bar Association initiated the continuing legal education series “Starting Your Solo Practice.” The program introduces the legal and business essentials that are germane to launching a new legal practice. The series offers a full spectrum of business education including solo practice essentials, client-centered pricing, business development, business continuity, and money matters. The program is accessible to CBA members and non-members, with the fee varying accordingly. Established in 1874, the Chicago Bar Association has over 17,000 members, with a significant proportion of member legal practitioners based in Cook County. The association also welcomes out of state legal practitioners. |
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