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 March 5, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Mar 05, 2026

On March 5, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2026

Judge

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Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 05, 2026

On March 4, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2026

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Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 04, 2026

On March 4, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2026

Judge

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Mar 04, 2026

On March 4, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 04, 2026

On March 4, 2026 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Mar 04, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Medical Malpractice - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Mar 05, 2026

On March 4, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2026

Judge

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 05, 2026

On March 4, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Mar 04, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 05, 2026

On March 3, 2026 a property damage - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Property Damage - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Mar 03, 2026

On March 3, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Mar 03, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 03, 2026

On March 3, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Mar 03, 2026

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2026

On March 3, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Mar 03, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2026

On March 3, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Mar 03, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2026

On March 3, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2026

On March 3, 2026 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Medical Malpractice - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2026

On March 3, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2026

On March 3, 2026 a product liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2026

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

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Product Liabilty - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Products Liability

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Mar 04, 2026

On February 27, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2026

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Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2026

On February 27, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2026

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2026

On February 26, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2026

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2026

On February 26, 2026 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Premises Liability - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Medical Malpractice - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Judge

Hon. Michael B. Barrett Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael B. Barrett

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2026