Judge Michael J. Chmiel - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Michael J. Chmiel is a circuit judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. He was elected to the bench in 2006.

Prior to his election, Chmiel was a circuit judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit, a position to which he was named by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2004.

Chmiel earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from the University of Notre Dame in 1987. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Illinois College of Law in 1990.

After graduating from law school, Chmiel began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Richard N. DeGunther of the United States Bankruptcy Court. He served in that capacity until 1992, at which time he entered into private practice in Chicago and Rockford. He specialized in commercial law, including bankruptcy and local government matters.

His memberships have included the Illinois State Bar Association, the Notre Dame Club of McHenry County, and the Salvation Army Advisory Board of McHenry County.

Chmiel was raised on the southwest side of Chicago. When not presiding over legal matters, he enjoys coaching youth sports, exercising, traveling, and spending time with his friends and family.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael J. Chmiel

SAUNDERS & MCFARLIN FUNERAL HOME INC, ET AL VS COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF IL, ET AL

On November 16, 2022 a chancery - quiet title case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Nov 16, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - QUIET TITLE

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Property

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Quiet Title

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Nov 17, 2022

POWER DRY OF CHICAGO INC, ET AL VS SMITH, PATRICK D, ET AL

On November 14, 2022 a chancery - mechanic s lien foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge Full / Business Name CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Nov 14, 2022

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Hon. Full / Business Name CHMIEL, MICHAEL J

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - MECHANIC S LIEN FORECLOSURE

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Creditor

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Liens

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Nov 14, 2022

TAYLOR, ELLI, ET AL VS HINTZ, ERWIN, ET AL

On November 7, 2022 a chancery - change of venue - chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Nov 07, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - CHANGE OF VENUE - CHANCERY

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Nov 10, 2022

DIRECT MECHANICAL INC VS LB MARENGO LLC, ET AL

On November 1, 2022 a chancery - mechanic s lien foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Nov 01, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - MECHANIC S LIEN FORECLOSURE

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Creditor

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Liens

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Nov 10, 2022

CEH, LORI VS PRIAMI, ANTHONY, ET AL

On October 26, 2022 a chancery - partnership dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Oct 26, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - PARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTION

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 29, 2022

DEPEW-SHANNON, JENNIFER IN THE MATTER OF

On October 12, 2022 a chancery - structured settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Oct 12, 2022

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT

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Oct 12, 2022

MARENGO GROUP LLC VS WALSH, RAYMOND, ET AL

On October 11, 2022 a chancery - specific performance case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Oct 11, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 11, 2022

VILLAGE OF JOHNSBURG VS KUJO INC, ET AL

On October 6, 2022 a chancery - injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Oct 06, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - INJUNCTION

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Oct 07, 2022

ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE vs DEMPSEY, DAVID

On September 30, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge Michael J. Chmiel presiding.

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Sep 30, 2022

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Oct 02, 2022

NACI HOLDINGS INC, ET AL VS BURNETT, PATRICK, ET AL

On September 20, 2022 a chancery - injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Sep 20, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - INJUNCTION

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Oct 02, 2022

KENSINGTON MANOR OF RICHMOND CONDO ASSN, ET AL VS NELSON, DAVID L, ET AL

On September 20, 2022 a chancery - injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Sep 20, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - INJUNCTION

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Oct 02, 2022

BOSHERS, BRANDON vs CLEMENTS, KATHERINE

On September 14, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge Michael J. Chmiel presiding.

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Sep 14, 2022

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Oct 02, 2022

GONZALEZ, LORI J vs HASHEMI, IRIS et al

On September 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge Michael J. Chmiel presiding.

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Sep 08, 2022

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Oct 02, 2022

ODYSSEA-ABE83, LLC, IN THE MATTER OF

On September 2, 2022 a chancery - structured settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Sep 02, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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Oct 02, 2022

BRAUN, JILL VS RIVELL FARM MANAGMENT LLC, ET AL

On August 31, 2022 a chancery - mechanic s lien foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Aug 31, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - MECHANIC S LIEN FORECLOSURE

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Creditor

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Liens

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Oct 02, 2022

CORPORATE AMERICA FAMILY CREDIT UNION vs SUSTEK, JOSEPH

On August 22, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge Michael J. Chmiel presiding.

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Aug 22, 2022

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Oct 02, 2022

RTO TRAILER SOLUTIONS LLC VS BROWN, IRA O, ET AL

On August 18, 2022 a chancery - detinue case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Aug 18, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - DETINUE

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 02, 2022

PEKAY, MARC M et al vs LEVINE, SCOT

On August 17, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge Michael J. Chmiel presiding.

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Aug 17, 2022

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Oct 02, 2022

GUSTISHA, ANNA H vs JOHNSON BANK et al

On August 17, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge Michael J. Chmiel presiding.

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Aug 17, 2022

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Oct 02, 2022

KANN, HELEN M vs CORNMAN, JENNIFER et al

On August 12, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge Michael J. Chmiel presiding.

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Aug 12, 2022

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Oct 02, 2022

MURRAY, ELLEN, ET AL VS MILLER, DWIGHT

On August 12, 2022 a chancery - quiet title case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Aug 12, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - QUIET TITLE

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Property

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Quiet Title

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Oct 02, 2022

NUMARK CREDIT UNION VS MAGUIRE, MICHAEL

On August 2, 2022 a chancery - detinue case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Aug 02, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - DETINUE

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 02, 2022

MCVICAR, ERIC VS MCVICAR, STEWART, ET AL

On July 29, 2022 a chancery - specific performance case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Jul 29, 2022

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 02, 2022

WHALEN, AMY M VS LAING, MICHAEL A, ET AL

On July 27, 2022 a chancery - construction - testamentary trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge CHMIEL, MICHAEL J presiding.

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Jul 27, 2022

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Closed

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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CHANCERY - CONSTRUCTION - TESTAMENTARY TRUST

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Oct 01, 2022

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About

Michael J. Chmiel
Current Appointment 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, Department 202	22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, Department 202
Previous Appointment 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois	19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Notre Dame - 1987 J.D., University of Illinois College of Law - 1990	Bachelor's degree, University of Notre Dame - 1987 J.D., University of Illinois College of Law - 1990

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IL - 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois
Previous Court:	IL - 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois
Clerk phone:	+1 (815) 334-4385
Fax:	+1 (815) 334-2054

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Law Clerk	United States Bankruptcy Court	None
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Circuit Judge	19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois	Lake County, Illinois
Circuit Judge	22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois	McHenry County, Illinois