Judge John Thomas Carr: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. John Thomas Carr is an associate judge of the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. He was elected to the bench in 2007.


Before pursuing a legal career, Carr graduated with a B.A. from Loyola University Chicago. He then went on to earn his J.D. in 1972 from DePaul University College of Law.


After earning his law degree, Carr worked in private practice specializing in family and probate law. He worked as a solo practitioner for 33 years before taking the bench seat.


Carr is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. John Thomas Carr

On June 14, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2021

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 02, 2021

On June 1, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2021

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 02, 2021

On June 1, 2021 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2023

On May 26, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2021

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 03, 2021

On May 24, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2021

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 03, 2021

On May 21, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2021

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 02, 2021

On May 11, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2021

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 03, 2021

On May 11, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2021

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 03, 2021

On May 6, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2021

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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 02, 2021

On May 5, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2021

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 03, 2021

On April 27, 2021 a pet to establish parentage (non-iv-d) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE (NON-IV-D)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On April 22, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2021

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 02, 2021

On April 20, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2021

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 02, 2021

On April 19, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2021

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 02, 2021

On April 16, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2021

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 03, 2021

On April 15, 2021 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 15, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILIT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On April 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 14, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On April 13, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 13, 2021

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 02, 2021

On April 7, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 07, 2021

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 02, 2021

On April 5, 2021 a pet to establish non-support - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PET TO ESTABLISH NON-SUPPORT - DHFS -

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2021

On April 5, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2021

Status

Relief Denied

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 03, 2021

On April 2, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2021

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 03, 2021

On April 1, 2021 a petition for dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2021

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2023

On April 1, 2021 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John Thomas Carr presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2021

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

Aug 03, 2021

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