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Hon. Neal W. CerneAssociate JudgeCircuit CourtDuPage
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132448LitigantNo RatingThey need a '0' as a rating option. He i belligerent, comes in completely unprepared, took him several months to realize we were not even divorced yet, read none of the pleadings nor orders prior to his arrival, began issuing leg...Read More04/29/2025 11:02 AMContact reviewer
114693LitigantNo RatingHas he ever made findings ( of fact ) , let alone findings which are anywhere in the record? Not in my case. Waste of time and money to go in front of him for justice- it’s just a high for his ego to slam down injustice, and yes, ...Read More01/20/2023 04:35 AMContact reviewer
114681LitigantNo RatingAbsolute worst judge ever! Doesnt listen to GAL or court appointed professionals (therapists and doctors) and gives children back to the abuser (father)even when excessive amounts of evidence is proven that the father molested hi...Read More01/19/2023 06:21 PMContact reviewer
104517LitigantNo RatingThis man should be disbarred from enforcing all law [Redacted by Ed.] He took children from a safe loving mother with no record. And gave them to an abusive mentally unstable man. He had years of back owed support and let him sli...Read More04/27/2022 07:05 PMContact reviewer
78788Court StaffNo RatingBy far one of the worst human beings I've ever met in my life.11/09/2019 06:10 AMContact reviewer
69977OtherNo RatingWhere should I begin. I am all for father's and Mother's having their rights. But when a Grandparent raises the child their whole life and along comes a parent--to rip that child away from all she has ever known was just crushing!...Read More06/04/2019 09:04 PMContact reviewer
60237OtherNo RatingDo you have specific info, a link or other where to get a copy of this lawsuit? Sounds like excellent news!10/03/2018 10:45 AMContact reviewer
59996LitigantNo RatingDudes career is on life support worsened by pending legal developnents stay tuned09/26/2018 09:36 AMContact reviewer
59336Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingI had two judges on my case. The first judge knew exactly what is going on and had the case under control. Ever since Cerne took over, The case went out of control. All what he does is the best interest of the female. I have seen ...Read More09/05/2018 02:12 PMContact reviewer
59326OtherNo RatingJudge Cerne has been my judge throughout my divorce and post divorce issues and I have found him to be very fair and very wise and I think God for him that he is sitting on that bench. He has done well for my children. I am gratef...Read More09/05/2018 08:56 AMContact reviewer
58147OtherNo RatingKids that I know and deeply care about have been kept from their loving father because of judge Cerne’s decisions07/26/2018 09:05 AMContact reviewer
58145OtherNo RatingIn this judge’s courtroom, the rights of children and the rights of fathers are infringed upon. There is very little check on government officials involved in custody battles and child welfare. I never knew it was possible for a j...Read More07/26/2018 08:13 AMContact reviewer
57752Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingHe is a very pro-female Judge. He doesn't listen to learn the facts. Instead he listens trying to find something to justify his pre-made decision why the female should win.07/12/2018 10:43 AMContact reviewer
57721Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Although Judge Cerne has made at least one bad decision to the best of my knowledge, and in my opinion, that ruling was not appealed. Judge Cerne is otherwise an affable and congenial Judge who runs his Courtroom with even-handedn...Read More07/11/2018 04:35 PMContact reviewer
57720Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Although Judge Cerne has made at least one bad decision to the best of my knowledge, and in my opinion, that ruling was not appealed. Judge Cerne is otherwise an affable and congenial Judge who runs his Courtroom with even-handedn...Read More07/11/2018 04:35 PMContact reviewer
56115Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingWhat do you mean "It's almost over"?. I hope you have the proof and took action .05/18/2018 11:41 AMContact reviewer
54720Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingI never imagined that there will be a judge that low. He does what he feels not justice. I see a lot of victims here. We have to come together and do something. We have to get him removed from the bench before we finishes us.03/16/2018 10:44 AMContact reviewer
53225OtherNo RatingThis is THIS father's unique situation. I am a mother whose family was serious damaged by Cerne's outrageous incompetence. Am not taking it personally that it is a negative towards moms. Cerne is an equal opportunity damager. My f...Read More12/21/2017 12:37 PMContact reviewer
53223LitigantNo RatingSTOP ATTACKING MOTHERS. you are making yourself look uncredible with your sexist remarks. The Judge is the problem. Mothers get F-ed over in Dupage too. Just STOP12/21/2017 10:43 AMContact reviewer
52496OtherNo RatingNeal Cerne needs to be removed from the bench and disbarred. He is a mockery to the judicial system. A father of two girls brought the mother to court for 50/50 college tuition ruling. After the father had the mother served via ce...Read More11/02/2017 10:22 PMContact reviewer
48954Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Plaintiff's attorney proved through non-refutable evidence, and the admission from the Defendant under oath, that Defendant was in contempt of several court ordered obligations. Judge Cerne, after being woken up, stated that "he...Read More04/17/2017 06:35 PMContact reviewer
47411OtherNo RatingHe was sleeping during my long, drawn out trial too!! When I pointed it out to my lawyer the worthless idiot (very young and green and inexperienced lawyer) told me it was ok because Cerne didn't care about what the other side was...Read More01/25/2017 09:04 PMContact reviewer
47409LitigantNo RatingI have many issues with this judge. First, he get's his facts confused. Secondly, he has a difficult time staying awake. At least I think he was sleeping when his eyes were closed. Don't confuse the man with the facts or eviden...Read More01/25/2017 08:45 PMContact reviewer
46119Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingThis judge must go. He is very biased. There is got to be a way to talk to the chief judge. If all of us signs a petition or talk to him in a group, maybe he/she will do something.10/31/2016 11:41 AMContact reviewer
46051OtherNo RatingYou need to go to respective Department of Justice.10/27/2016 02:38 PMContact reviewer
46049Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingTerrible judge and and an abusive man10/27/2016 01:14 PMContact reviewer
45906LitigantNo RatingARDC and JIB protect these people. I"m going to the Governors office and planning media exposure.10/19/2016 11:13 AMContact reviewer
45866LitigantNo RatingCerme's rulings and non judicial advocacy fo the pathological lies of my ex and the brazenly criminal acts of Attorney [Redacted by Ed.] without a shred of evidence or even an allegation of serious danger required for the lawless ...Read More10/16/2016 11:36 AMContact reviewer
45671Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingHas anyone tried to file a complaint against this judge? How ? Are they taking it seriously?10/03/2016 02:56 PMContact reviewer
45565Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingI hope there are some practical actions can be taken against this judge!. He is incompetent to be a judge. Always goes on the side he prefers not by the law not by the evidence just what he wants.09/27/2016 02:50 PMContact reviewer
45539Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingCorrection the prior posting is done by a non lawyer litigant and racketeering was misspelled09/26/2016 06:08 AMContact reviewer
45103LitigantNo RatingToday in the same case as below 2012MR1074 Judge Cerne allowed me access to one hour a week with my kids supervised by government supervisors, despite zero evidence I am a danger to them. [Redacted by Ed.] This is beyond a nigh...Read More09/01/2016 01:40 PMContact reviewer
45013Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		How much more negative attention does Judge Cerne need to receive before a change happens? He does not follow the law, rather his beliefs. A GAL can make a ruling (who is the court expert) and feels they are wrong. Who does th...Read More08/27/2016 09:37 AMContact reviewer
44935OtherNo RatingIt is almost the same case with me too. Neal Cerne dragged the case unnecessarily so that the attorney's can pocket huge sums of money. he says he wants to get stanility to the family but really doesn't care how he is impacting ki...Read More08/24/2016 02:12 AMContact reviewer
42933Criminal Defense LawyerNo Ratingnot just a bad judge but a bad man05/24/2016 11:37 PMContact reviewer
42749OtherNo RatingAgreed. Several of us have reached out to some authors of these posts, but to no avail. Why is that?05/15/2016 01:51 PMContact reviewer
42728LitigantNo RatingThis post was removed last week by somebody so I'm re posting it today to illustrate how this Judge [Redacted by Ed.] While Cerne denied my ex's plenary order of protection, instead of punishing the perpetrators of the fraud and ...Read More05/14/2016 12:57 PMContact reviewer
42602Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingThis man is a monster and could care less about the children and families he devastates because he refuses to follow the law or the evidence if you are the side of the dispute he does not like. He operates as a king, and for some...Read More05/09/2016 04:53 AMContact reviewer
38762OtherNo RatingI have had a completely disastrous experience with Cerne. NOT because I have a bad attorney. NOT because the merits of the case were not in my favor. RATHER, because Cerne chooses to benefit the father, an attorney practicing in...Read More11/08/2015 02:54 PMContact reviewer
38761OtherNo RatingJustice should be served based on the facts not who is aggressive. Petitions, affidavits and witnesses are presented so that the judge can understand full picture and the background of the case. It is the judge's responsibility to...Read More11/08/2015 02:41 PMContact reviewer
38760Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		Cerne settles hearings in his chambers and forces decisions that are not agreed to. He is unjust and should be removed. A real loser!11/08/2015 02:13 PMContact reviewer
38758OtherNo RatingI have had both Konetski and Cerne for Judges in this courtroom. I found Judge Cerne to be a better listener. Konetski gave into who ever complained and whined the most. Cerne ruled for whoever made the best case. The system is f...Read More11/08/2015 02:02 PMContact reviewer
37900LitigantNo RatingJustice sounds to him like "just as long" as my buddies are taken care of10/05/2015 08:51 AMContact reviewer
37794OtherNo RatingIt's about time judge Cerne should apply the law and give fair ruling to the clients respondents or petitioners) rather than favoring his buddy attorneys for inside favors.09/29/2015 02:00 AMContact reviewer
37554LitigantNo RatingIn my Opinion, He is not fit for the court room. His decisions are based on the attorneys and how much he sees them regularly rather than the facts and the case. I am surprised to see that he don't even remember the basis of any ...Read More09/14/2015 05:34 PMContact reviewer
37356OtherNo RatingNeal Cerne was my divorce attorney, and did not support me as his client. I kept on paying Neal, expecting that he would go to bat for me, but that never happened. In the end, he basically gave away custody of my children, and I...Read More09/02/2015 09:17 PMContact reviewer
37355Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		Not someone who is fair or open-minded in situations that are not what they appear to be!09/02/2015 09:15 PMContact reviewer
36776LitigantNo RatingFolks were posting valuable comments that were deleted. They tried multiple times but still got removed, i got emails as i am subscribed to it. My only suggestion to fellow victims is to keep your comments professional, short and ...Read More08/08/2015 08:35 AMContact reviewer
36774LitigantNo Ratingi am a victim of his injustice too. He supports and goes by the attorneys request and SUGGESTIONS he sees daily or often in his courtroom rather than decide what's best for the parties. He extends the cases unnecessarily without a...Read More08/08/2015 08:30 AMContact reviewer
36706OtherNo RatingI wish I had seen these comments before my daughter's pretrial hearing. This judge does not look at facts or case law before he tells the woman what a wonderful life her (abusive) husband was providing her. He must be removed. If ...Read More08/05/2015 08:43 AMContact reviewer
36098LitigantNo RatingThere is an insidious incestuous relationship amongst those who practice in DuPage County Family Court. Former spouse, an atty who practices in DuPage County, and I both have $. Former spouse has lost control of his victims (me a...Read More07/09/2015 09:18 AMContact reviewer
36089LitigantNo RatingJudge Cerne dismissed my daughter's petition with prejudice, to vacate the marital settlement in 5 minutes without having read her petition and without giving her the chance to respond. I have written several letters to chief jud...Read More07/08/2015 11:22 PMContact reviewer
35725LitigantNo RatingI'm reading the post by all these parents and I'm feeling outrage and now know I'm not alone. His logic and knowledge of the facts are missing.Sad06/25/2015 07:26 AMContact reviewer
35628LitigantNo RatingTerrible excuse for a judge. Tears families apart and puts innocent children in the custody of parents who alienate and bully. Facebook- Victims of Cerne Support Group06/21/2015 10:29 AMContact reviewer
35016LitigantNo RatingJudge Cerne is provided irrefutable proof of abuse but does not care. Instead uses his feelings to determine the outcome of a case. He is not at all concerned about the welfare of children or families. He is part of the good ole b...Read More05/27/2015 04:55 PMContact reviewer
35014Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Refraining my statements05/27/2015 04:26 PMContact reviewer
35013Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingOften it is so painful and draining, that taking action is an overwhelming effort. Judge Cerne's unreasonable and destructive decisions have head devastating psychological and financial effects on the well being of minors as well ...Read More05/27/2015 04:23 PMContact reviewer
35011Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		Should not be a judge. Citizens lives are at stake for which he has little regard. Puts what he thinks before the law.05/27/2015 02:52 PMContact reviewer
35010LitigantNo RatingJudge substitutes his own prejudiced opinion for the law. Little regard for whats right.05/27/2015 02:49 PMContact reviewer
35008OtherNo Ratingprejudice intention. You got that right.05/27/2015 12:59 PMContact reviewer
32880Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		This judge is not just a bad judge. He is a bad man who purposely hurts the women who come before him with fabricated legal decisions. He does not provide any legal justification for his orders, just some tag phrase. He should ...Read More02/10/2015 12:34 AMContact reviewer
32502OtherNo RatingThis is the worst judge I have seen so far.He has a prejudice mind and doesn't apply the law. Has anyone filed a complaint against this judge ? Share with us. Encourage others.01/22/2015 11:34 AMContact reviewer
32139OtherNo RatingSomeone must take an action please. He must be removed!.01/07/2015 11:14 AMContact reviewer
32134OtherNo RatingSurprise surprise....just heard about another woman & mother who was stripped of her children and given to her ex by Judge Neal Cerne. Since when does a complete stranger, a judge with minimal expertise in child psychology, thinks...Read More01/07/2015 09:38 AMContact reviewer
31723OtherNo RatingThis judge is extremely biased. He needs to go. Maybe we can all work together on getting this judge removed. To the person who asked for contact information, please check your inbox.12/16/2014 02:18 PMContact reviewer
31604OtherNo RatingI am very interested in hearing about your cases in an effort to remove this judge, particularly if the judgment was overturned in an appeal. This man must be removed. Please Leave your email address in your rating so that I may...Read More12/11/2014 03:29 PMContact reviewer
29809OtherNo RatingJudge Neal Cerne is biased and causes children and families to suffer. He sits in the court room rolling his eyes and dismissing key evidence at the cost of the working family. It is obvious that he is prejudiced.10/02/2014 10:12 AMContact reviewer
29781Criminal Defense Lawyer
View Details		How do you file formal complaints against this Judge? he is incredibly biased, with a terrible temperament and a complete lack of legal knowledge. He refuses to look at any evidence presented.He has to go before he destroys more ...Read More10/01/2014 10:01 AMContact reviewer
29562Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingDishonorable, biased and incompetent.09/19/2014 10:52 AMContact reviewer
28701Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingIs it possible that Judge Cerne and Judge Konetski were separated at birth? Same courtroom....same blatant disregard for the law. Move along Judge Cerne. You've padded your pension robe enough now.08/09/2014 03:33 PMContact reviewer
27973OtherNo RatingI don't know where to begin. This man just destroyed my life & ripped apart my family. I've had residential custody of my 3 children for 8 years, and to skirt responsibility for paying child support, my ex-husband a Naperville pol...Read More07/08/2014 01:50 PMContact reviewer
25506LitigantNo RatingThis judge defers completely to the litigant who can pay his lawyers, and issues devastating rulings against the downtrodden. Divorce attorneys should not be serving as judges.03/05/2014 04:25 PMContact reviewer
25057OtherNo RatingHe discriminates against women in favor of crony attorneys who practice in his jurisdiction. He is disingenuous in his statements, and dangles carrots to elicit more funds from the plaintiff, only to do a 180-degree turn at hearin...Read More01/29/2014 11:23 PMContact reviewer
25055OtherNo RatingJudge Cerne rendered an extremely inequitable and unjust ruling in favor of the criminal defense attorney respondent who practices in this courthouse, and against the plaintiff, his former spouse. It is very clear that the respond...Read More01/29/2014 10:58 PMContact reviewer

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