Judge Terrence J. McGuire: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Circuit Court of Cook County (Probate Division), Department - Calendar 11, Courtroom 1814

Biography

The Hon. Terrence J. McGuire is a circuit judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois. He was elected to the bench on November 4, 2014.


McGuire has held assignments in the Probate Division.


Prior to his election, McGuire worked as a sole practitioner in his own private practice, specializing in estate planning, probate, and real estate transactions. He supplemented his practice with service as an administrative law judge for the City of Chicago, where he presided over municipal code and environmental violations as well as consumer fraud and quasi-criminal cases.


McGuire earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois. He then completed a J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He was licensed to practice in Illinois (1991).


His memberships have included the Chicago Bar Association. He has also volunteered with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, the Dart/Dowling Flag Football League, AYSO Soccer, and the Beverly Athletic Club.


McGuire was born and raised in the South Side of Chicago. He is an active member of Christ the King Parish.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Terrence J. McGuire

On July 17, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2026

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Circuit

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2026

On July 17, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2026

On July 17, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2026

On July 16, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2026

On July 16, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2026

On July 16, 2026 an independent executor - with will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Executor - With Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2026

On July 15, 2026 an independent executor - with will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2026

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Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

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Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Executor - With Will

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2026

On July 15, 2026 an independent executor - with will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Executor - With Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2026

On July 14, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2026

On July 14, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2026

On July 13, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 an independent executor - with will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Executor - With Will

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2026

On July 13, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2026

On July 13, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2026

On July 13, 2026 a letters of administration to collect - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Letters of Administration to Collect - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a letters of administration to collect - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Letters of Administration to Collect - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 12, 2026

On July 10, 2026 a supervised administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Supervised Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 11, 2026

On July 10, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026

On July 9, 2026 an independent executor - with will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Executor - With Will

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2026

On July 9, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026

On July 9, 2026 a will annexed - independent executor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Will Annexed - Independent Executor

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026

On July 9, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2026

On July 8, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2026

On July 8, 2026 an independent administration - without will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2026

Judge

Hon. Terrence J. McGuire Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Terrence J. McGuire

Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Court Category

Independent Administration - Without Will

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2026