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 July 17, 2026 a product liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 17, 2026

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Product Liabilty - Jury

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Torts

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Products Liability

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 17, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 17, 2026

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Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 16, 2026 a medical malpractice - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Circuit

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Cook County, IL

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Medical Malpractice - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Jul 16, 2026

On July 16, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Circuit

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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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Jul 16, 2026

On July 16, 2026 a premises liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Premises Liabilty - Jury

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 16, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Non Jury

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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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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Jul 15, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Cook County, IL

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Premises Liability - Non Jury

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Jul 17, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jul 16, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a premises liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Premises Liabilty - Jury

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Premises Liability

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Jul 16, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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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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Jul 16, 2026

On July 14, 2026 a medical malpractice - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Medical Malpractice - Non Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2026

On July 14, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Circuit

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2026

On July 14, 2026 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Circuit

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Cook County, IL

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Motor Vehicle - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2026

On July 13, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 a construction injuries - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Cook County, IL

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Construction Injuries - Jury

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Torts

Matter Type

Construction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Circuit

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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

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Circuit

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2026

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Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Medical Malpractice - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 11, 2026

On July 10, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2026

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Court

Circuit

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Cook County, IL

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Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026

On July 10, 2026 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2026

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Court

Circuit

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Other Personal Injury / Wrongful Death - Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a property damage - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Circuit

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Property Damage - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2026

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a legal malpractice - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael B. Barrett presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2026

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Legal Malpractice - Non Jury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026