Judge Helaine L. Berger: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Illinois Circuit Court

Biography

The Hon. Helaine L. Berger (Ret.) served as an associate judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. Berger was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Circuit Court in 1997. She retired in 2016 and joined ADR Systems as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Over the course of her judicial career, Berger held assignments in the Domestic Relations Division, the Child Protection Division, and the First Municipal Department.


Berger earned a B.S. in psychology from the University of Illinois. She then completed a J.D. at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law.


Prior to her appointment, Berger worked as an attorney in private practice. She was a founding partner at Berger & DePaul (1990 to 1997) as well as an associate at Purcell & Wardrope (1983 to 1990). Before that, she served as a public defender for the Lake County Public Defender’s Office (1981 to 1983).


Her memberships have included the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the DCFS Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol Advisory Committee, the Circuit Court of Cook County Domestic Relations Policy & Procedure Committee, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Alcohol & Other Drugs Committee. She has also sat on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Judges Foundation and the Illinois Judges Association.


Berger is a recipient of the Presidential Service Award from the Illinois Judges Association. She has volunteered for the Mayoral Principal for a Day Program, the Girl Scouts, and Deborah’s Place Dinner Committee.

Recent Cases by Hon. Helaine L. Berger

On August 24, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2016

On August 24, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2016

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2017

On August 19, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Aug 19, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2016

On August 19, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Aug 19, 2016

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2016

On July 12, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2018

On July 12, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2016

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2016

On July 7, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 31, 2016

On July 7, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2016

On June 28, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 15, 2016

On June 10, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 21, 2016

On June 10, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2016

On June 9, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 06, 2016

On June 1, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2018

On May 31, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 25, 2016

On May 31, 2016 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2018

On May 31, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2016

On May 25, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 07, 2016

On May 25, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2016

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2016

On May 25, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2016

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2016

On May 23, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2016

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 25, 2016

On May 20, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2016

On May 20, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2016

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 12, 2016

On May 20, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2016

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2019

On May 13, 2016 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Helaine L. Berger presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Helaine L. Berger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Helaine L. Berger

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 27, 2016

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