Judge James M. Varga: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Illinois ARDC Bar #: None (11/3/1978)

Biography

The Hon. James M. Varga is a Circuit Judge for the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County. He was elected to the bench in 1994. Judge Varga is currently assigned to the Trial Section of the Law Division.


During his tenure on the bench, Varga has also been assigned to to the First Municipal District and the Law Division’s Complex Litigation Case Management Section.


Varga completed his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1978.


After graduating from law school, Varga went into private practice for 10 years, specializing in personal injury. Prior to his election, he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. At the time of his election, he was a felony prosecutor and a supervisor in the Medical Litigation Division.


He is a registered Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. James M. Varga

On June 21, 2018 a property damage - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2018

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Property Damage - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On February 1, 2018 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2018

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 12, 2023

On July 24, 2017 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On May 10, 2017 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2017

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2023

On April 6, 2017 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2017

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On December 27, 2016 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On December 9, 2016 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On October 5, 2016 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On June 24, 2016 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On April 6, 2016 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On December 11, 2015 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2015

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On October 8, 2015 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Oct 08, 2015

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2023

On October 6, 2015 a miscellaneous statutory action - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2015

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Miscellaneous Statutory Action - Jury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2023

On June 3, 2015 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Jun 03, 2015

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2023

On April 20, 2015 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2015

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On October 28, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2014

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2015

On October 23, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2014

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2017

On September 10, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2014

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2015

On August 4, 2014 an intentional tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Aug 04, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

INTENTIONAL TORT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2017

On March 12, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2016

On December 6, 2013 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 06, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 05, 2024

On November 7, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Nov 07, 2013

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 29, 2017

On November 4, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

Filed

Nov 04, 2013

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2015

On November 1, 2013 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. Varga presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Nov 01, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2017

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