Judge Dennis M. McGuire: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Dennis M. McGuire (Ret.) was a judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. He was elected to the Circuit Court in 2002. McGuire retired in 2020.


While on the bench, he held an assignment in the First Municipal District of the Municipal Department.


After attending DePaul University on a basketball scholarship, McGuire received a bachelor’s degree in 1981. He also completed a J.D. at DePaul University College of Law in 1985.


Upon his admittance to the Illinois bar in 1987, he joined the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he began as an assistant state’s attorney representing Cook County Hospital in issues involving collections, probate, and zoning. McGuire later transitioned into real estate tax litigation in 1992. He remained with the State’s Attorney’s Office until assuming the bench in 2002.

Recent Cases by Hon. Dennis M. McGuire

On May 9, 2019 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Dennis M. McGuire presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2019

Status

Reinstated

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2025

On November 18, 2016 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Dennis M. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2016

Status

Disposed

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2025

On August 5, 2016 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Dennis M. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2016

Status

Disposed

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2025

On March 23, 2016 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Dennis M. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2016

Status

Disposed

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2025

On January 27, 2016 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Dennis M. McGuire presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jan 27, 2016

Status

Disposed

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Premises Liability - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2025

On July 9, 2015 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Dennis M. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2015

Status

Disposed

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2025

On July 2, 2014 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Dennis M. McGuire presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 02, 2014

Status

Disposed

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2025

On May 13, 2009 an administrative review(unemployment comp prose) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Dennis M. McGuire presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2009

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW(UNEMPLOYMENT COMP PROSE)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2009