Judge Michael B. Barrett: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Illinois Bar #: 6206536 (November 17, 1994)

Biography

Hon. Michael B. Barrett is a judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. He was elected to the Circuit Court in 2018.


While on the bench, Barrett has held an assignment in the Sixth Municipal District of the Municipal Department.


He received a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Iowa. Barrett went on to complete a J.D. at Loyola University, Chicago School of Law.


Prior to joining the bench, he worked as a private practice attorney.


Barrett served as an appointed member of the Cook County Committee on the Courts in the 21st Century and the Circuit Court of Cook County Expanded Jurisdiction Committee. He was also a past president of the Southwest Bar Association.


Barrett is married to fellow attorney, Bernadette Garrison Barrett, and they have two children. In his free time, he serves as the Illinois Referee in Chief and Supervisor of Officials for the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois and USA Hockey.


Barrett is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael B. Barrett

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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May 18, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 18, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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May 18, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 16, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

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May 18, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On December 29, 2023 a libel/slander - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Barrett, Michael B presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Libel/Slander - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On December 18, 2023 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Barrett, Michael B presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 18, 2023

Status

Active

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

May 17, 2024

On September 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 28, 2023 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Barrett, Michael B presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Medical Malpractice - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On July 11, 2022 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Barrett, Michael B presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2022

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

Jun 21, 2023

On June 16, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2023

On March 30, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2022

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 March 28, 2022 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Barrett, Michael B presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2022

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 March 15, 2022 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Barrett, Michael B presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2022

Status

Other

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

Sep 06, 2023

On January 26, 2022 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2022

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

Sep 08, 2023

On January 20, 2022 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2022

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

Sep 06, 2023

On January 14, 2022 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Barrett, Michael B presiding.

Filed

Jan 14, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Premises Liability - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2023

On January 4, 2022 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2022

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

Sep 08, 2023

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