Hon. Raul VegaSubcircuit JudgeCircuit CourtCook
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| Comment # | Occupation | Rating | Comments | Date & Time | Actions |
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| 102457 | Litigant | No Rating | His departure is long overdue. The Judicial Inquiry Board said they have been investigating him for some time but he wasn’t being held accountable. It’s so disappointing he will receive full pension. He forever negatively impacte...Read More | 01/27/2022 03:32 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 101387 | Litigant | No Rating | Agree I too would like to verify Vega is gone. | 12/13/2021 10:56 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 101359 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | No Rating | How can I verify if Vega is really gone? | 12/13/2021 04:13 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 101217 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | No Rating | The child destroyer is dun. That’s correct folks, Vega got fired. He’s a free man now. Can’t wait to take him for lunch. Lol | 12/09/2021 02:06 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 75182 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Worst judge to ever walk the halls of the Daley Center, and that's saying something. His decisions in family law matters are downright terrifying in that he gives abusers access to kids. Arrogant beyond belief - thinks he is a ki...Read More | 08/27/2019 09:20 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 74300 | Other | No Rating | I have made my comments about this man before. My children are now out of high school and over 18. I wish to file a complaint with the judicial board about his professional attitude, his favoritism, and his refusal to look at evid...Read More | 08/13/2019 09:30 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 71870 | Other | No Rating | As chief judge of the DV court, has started to undo all of the progress made by other judges and staff towards holistic consideration of litigants and [often] their children in common. Has a remarkable lack of ability to facilitat...Read More | 07/02/2019 09:11 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 63245 | Other | No Rating | Judge Vega deviated child support guidelines and allowed my ex-husband to get away with basically not paying any child support. It was outrageous and he should be removed from the bench. Vega is a blatant misogynist. | 12/28/2018 03:43 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 59302 | Litigant | No Rating | Vega is the worst of the domestic judges. His rulings are biased and without basis in fact. His cases last forever because he holds no one accountable. He has favorite attorneys and GALs - regardless of what is right. | 09/04/2018 11:28 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 58303 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | This judge is the most unfair, unethical, and non law abiding judge I have ever stood before. He is extremely moody and doesn't listen to any facts nor does he want to see any proofs that supports your case. He laughs it up with h...Read More | 07/30/2018 07:20 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 57345 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | It was upsetting to watch a judge who never wanted to see any evidence or hear any testimony. He berated the defendant, ignored the law, allowed the lawyer he was on a first name basis with to get away with showing up late, unprep...Read More | 06/27/2018 11:43 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 57263 | Other | No Rating | He's the worst judge ever!! He is not fair and is extremely biased. His decisions are based on his mood and not facts. He should be removed from the bench immediately! | 06/25/2018 03:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 55570 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | No Rating | Action does involve minor children. They have been entered. | 05/01/2018 02:57 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 55497 | Court Staff | No Rating | If i could give a zero I would. These poor families that have to deal with this man. | 04/29/2018 08:13 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 55376 | Prosecutor | No Rating | Are minor children with a documented percentage of Native American blood unworthy of receiving Court appointed representation in this Chicago courtroom? | 04/24/2018 01:14 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 55036 | Court Staff | No Rating | worst of the worst | 04/05/2018 06:00 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 54319 | Other | No Rating | Judge Vega is a fair man. I observed him many times while waiting in court and he gives everyone a fair chance. He cares about children, he is a real judge! | 02/22/2018 10:29 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 53814 | Other | No Rating | This judge has shown me just how screwed up our "justice" system is! There is no justice in Judge Vega's court room. His rulings are based on his mood of the day and NOT on what arguments or documents are presented. I won't report...Read More | 01/27/2018 01:25 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 53779 | Court Staff | No Rating | Cancelled 2:00 p.m. trial without notice. He better have a valid doctor's note! | 01/26/2018 11:00 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 53670 | Litigant | No Rating | I wrote a detailed commentary awhile ago, but it never showed up. I will keep it short and sweet: Judge Vega is a tyrant. He is sexist and moody. He has never-not once-made a ruling in the SIX years that I've been in his courtroom...Read More | 01/20/2018 05:06 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 53586 | Litigant | No Rating | There is a reason this judge has such a poor rating. By far the most unethical,unfair judge in all of cook county. Attorneys know it. Clients know it. | 01/17/2018 12:30 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 48516 | Litigant | No Rating | Firm but FAIR | 03/28/2017 10:48 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 46766 | Litigant | No Rating | Judge Vega is unpredictable, emotionally unstable, and often unprofessional. He has ruled in my favor, other times against me, sometimes complemented me, sometimes insulted me, but has always carried a God Complex. The JUDICIAL BO...Read More | 12/15/2016 10:40 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 45205 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Ha a fair judge with paper trials of my ex husband cashing emotional and physical abuse and gives him to my son's father using false story's with no proof and the judge just gave my son to him and since then he has been slapped by...Read More | 09/06/2016 09:48 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 45201 | Litigant | No Rating | I have been going to court with my ex husband since November 2015. I have been in court several times and have racked up a huge bill from my awesome attorney. I say this because she is worth every penny.... Although tomorrow is th...Read More | 09/06/2016 08:05 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 43859 | Litigant | No Rating | Judge Vega is widely known across the legal community to be unpredictable, and to base decisions regarding the lives of children, on his mood of the day. He does not care about facts and is easily influenced by attorneys who know ...Read More | 06/22/2016 12:10 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 42392 | Other | No Rating | I HAD NO IDEA THE SYSTEM WORKED THE WAY IT DOES. I DON'T THINK HE LISTENS TO THE FACTS AND AGREES WITH WHOEVER (MAN) DEMANDED ME TO RESPECT A DEAD BEAT OF A DAD TOLD ME THAT MY KIDS FATHER DOSENT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING FOR HIS KIDS. ...Read More | 04/29/2016 03:40 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 41600 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Judge Vega in my opinion is one of the fairest Judges I've experienced. Though he may appear at times tough, he is tough with compassion and kindness. I truly believe he listens to the facts and he ethical on his decisions. Whethe...Read More | 03/24/2016 10:50 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 40282 | Other | No Rating | I agree with many of the other posts. This is the worst judge in Cook County and should be required to step down. He repeatedly behaves like a dictator to litigants. His conduct is rude and cavalier. He inconsistent often yelling...Read More | 01/19/2016 03:04 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 39078 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | One of the worst judges in Cook County, which is something since there are so many bad ones, especially in the family court rooms. Will be dictatorial over litigants and downright rude and bullying. Will never make a ruling or enf...Read More | 11/22/2015 05:36 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 38613 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Great judge. Really knows the law. | 10/30/2015 10:17 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 36436 | Other | No Rating | It is sad that Vega is still allowed to be a judge. He doesn't look at the facts in cases. If don't have a Attorney he like it will cause you to go broke. He rule off his feeling or mood and not the law. He should not be re-electe...Read More | 07/23/2015 12:53 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 33417 | Other | No Rating | I cannot agree with the positive of Judge Vega. Due to his refusal to allow my case to go to trail (the month before a date was set) I was forced to watch my children be with an abusive man a good majority of the time. Vega's ruli...Read More | 03/12/2015 02:52 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 33273 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | I voted for him again, keep him on the bench! | 03/05/2015 10:54 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 33272 | Other | No Rating | I'm annoyed with everyones negative comments about Vega. Get over it. He is obviously a smart man who has been doing this a LONG time so by now he has a built in bullshit detector for all of you crying about how unfair he is. G...Read More | 03/05/2015 10:52 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 31942 | Litigant | No Rating | There are not enough words to describe the incompetence and lack of judicial professionalism on display when it comes to this moron. Unbelievable (yet, in Cook County, it is believable)that he still resides on the bench. Incapabl...Read More | 12/30/2014 02:03 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 30912 | Litigant | No Rating | Judge Vega is extremely sexist and should not be given the authority to rule in family cases. His decisions put a 14 year old child who was already under psychiatric care into a suicide attempt. After having to endure many proceed...Read More | 11/10/2014 11:44 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 28723 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Worst judge in Cook County, which is saying a lot. If this guy gets re-elected, it would be a travesty. He thinks he is a King, and yet he is incapable of making any rulings or enforcing rulings he has made. He is rude to peopl...Read More | 08/11/2014 11:13 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 28710 | Other | No Rating | This is a corrupt Judge. He allows his cronies (David Wessel GAL) to make up what they want and not challenge. he takes sides and if he is in a bad mood he is demeaning and misogynist. I spent 4 long years before this man. He has ...Read More | 08/10/2014 05:29 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 28617 | Other | No Rating | To officially log a complaint you can write all complaints to: The Judicial Inquiry Board 100 W Randolph St, #14-500 Chicago, IL, 60601 http://www2.illinois.gov/jib/Pages/complaint.aspx | 08/06/2014 09:43 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 28156 | Other | No Rating | Judge Vega is a disgrace to his profession! To get right to the point, when there is a child involved he should not be allowed any where near the case. He and a Chicago cop have jointly kept my daughter in a hospital for 8 wks w...Read More | 07/17/2014 09:33 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 27855 | Other | No Rating | Judge Vega is rude, unfair in his decisions, and should be removed from the bench. All of his cases should be reheard by another judge with some brains instead of a judge with a smart mouth and juvenile attitude. | 07/04/2014 02:44 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 27850 | Other | No Rating | Judge Vega needs to be removed from his throne. He is very corrupt and hasn't a clue with how to deal with families or children in his courts, nor will he look at documentation from doctors...he just does what he wants! The Child...Read More | 07/03/2014 05:19 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 27623 | Other | No Rating | Judge Vega is one of the worst judges I have ever had the misfortune to see in action! If the Bar recommends him at election time, then they have't been paying attention. Vega ignores all the elements of the law, makes his decis...Read More | 06/24/2014 08:13 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 25631 | Litigant | No Rating | Judge Raul Vega is not a fair judge. His rulings are based on his mood for the day, and not on the accurate information before him. Judge Raul Vega does not allow a pro se participant any voice in his courtroom. Judge Raul Vega is...Read More | 03/16/2014 07:16 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 25031 | Litigant | No Rating | He does not apply the law. He favors attorneys with short skirts. He thinks highly of himself and those who praise his rulings. | 01/27/2014 11:24 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 25013 | Litigant | No Rating | Judge Vega is by far the worst judge that I have ever encountered. His rulings are not based on law, but on his moods and his personal feelings about you. To me he represents what's wrong with the justice system. He is particularl...Read More | 01/25/2014 04:19 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 24998 | Other | No Rating | Judge Vega is not a fair man. Even my lawyers couldn't say how his court might go. It all depends on his mood that day. Did he get stuck in traffic that morning? If he did, it's anybody's guess how he will rule. For two years stra...Read More | 01/23/2014 07:33 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 24973 | Other | No Rating | This judge is the worst of the worst. He acts with complete disregard for the law. He makes up his own laws. But, if you are a good looking female, he will side with you. | 01/21/2014 03:14 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 24843 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I agree with many comments posted here. I feel that this judge is unfair, as well as unjust and biased at times. He shouldn't be allowed to make decisions that are supposed to be in the best interests of children. He shouldn't be ...Read More | 01/10/2014 05:42 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 24445 | Other | No Rating | This judge is mentally sick. He loves to screw up parents with kids. He's got his own rules. The question is: how long can he remain a judge? Judge Vega, if you read this: this is not Al Capone time. Corruption is over. A lot of j...Read More | 12/04/2013 01:36 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 24353 | Litigant | No Rating | I read the reviews before I had to appear before Judge Vega, so I did not know what would happen. He is a big flirt with the female lawyers, and he has two beautiful clerks helping him out. I waited twenty minutes for my case to b...Read More | 11/24/2013 02:18 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 24256 | Other | No Rating | I was reading all of the comments about Judge Vega. To everyone: please contact the media! Contact every newspaper, magazine, TV station, etc. This information must go public! I am a victim of this judge, too. God bless all of you...Read More | 11/17/2013 02:35 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 24029 | Litigant | No Rating | I am a litigant. There is complete corruption in some of the family courtrooms. This man is a disgrace to the judicial system. He should be thrown in jail for ripping children from their parents that care. He is lazy, and doesn't ...Read More | 11/03/2013 07:16 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 20965 | Other | No Rating | After just having finished my 6th appearance in front of this judge in the last 15 months, I am still in shock at his inability to grasp very simple arguments, and the lack of common sense in his decisions. Even more frigheting i...Read More | 04/09/2013 04:55 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 20274 | Other | No Rating | This judge is a perfect example of needing a test to see if you first KNOW the laws of your state before even being allowed to run for the position. He has told experts he does not believe them, but will make his ruling on someth...Read More | 02/23/2013 05:42 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 19449 | Other | No Rating | I would love to know how something can be done to punish this judge for his inability to understand what he was elected for. Oh, by the way, I know it is customary for an attorney to contribute to the election of a judge....but t...Read More | 01/04/2013 09:17 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 18992 | Other | No Rating | This judge is a cold hearted calis person he needs to also be investigated he alowed a true Dead beat dad who owes $62000.00 in back child support for two Disabled children the judge ordered him to pay $50.00 a month for both kids...Read More | 12/07/2012 06:11 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 18972 | Other | No Rating | I believes this Judge needs to reevaluate himself on how he deals with these cases... Don't know if he realizes these are people with feelings that have children and this is effecting everyone the good and bad, however you see it....Read More | 12/05/2012 08:01 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 18954 | Other | No Rating | I do not feel, after years of going to court off and on, currently on, that he can make a decision. My ex owes 50K plus in arrearages, and has just recently started paying support again...we have 4 children, 2 in college, and two...Read More | 12/05/2012 09:46 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 18833 | Other | No Rating | This guy is a buffoon! Not only does he ignore what are clearly presented facts surrounding a dispute, his findings and rulings are disconnected from common sense. He fosters an arena of contention and bickering and clearly play...Read More | 11/27/2012 04:50 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 18032 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Finally a venue where I can comment about this clown! How about having an ex husband who owed more than 10 thousand dollars and judge vega dismiss just about every penny??? Yea he did that to me cause he liked my ex and not me. Fo...Read More | 10/17/2012 04:17 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 17834 | Other | No Rating | Does not support Father's rights. If your good looking and a female, you'll get whatever you want. Don't worry about what's best for the child. I had sat in the courtroom and watched how he treated men....BTW, I am a single mothe...Read More | 10/04/2012 07:24 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 17338 | Litigant | No Rating | Judge Raul Vega should be off of the bench.I am mortified by this Judge. He is a lunatic. He thinks that I am Latino and keeps demanding that I speak Spanish. But I am not and I don't know Spanish. That is not why I am there. He b...Read More | 09/11/2012 10:38 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 17086 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Judge Raul Vega should not be re- elected at all. I lost my job a year ago and motioned for my child support to be terminated de to unemployment. He continues my motions now forover a year and scolds me o not getting a job yet. he...Read More | 08/28/2012 08:40 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 17068 | Litigant | No Rating | He is a fair and honorable judge he has the best interests of the child in mind - speaks to the child in a respectful and direct manner - believes that both parents are responsible for the financial and emotional well being of the...Read More | 08/28/2012 03:23 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 16891 | Other | No Rating | This man keeps ignoring the issues at hand, instead he is worrying about me crying in the courtroom over custody of my child....SOMEONE PLEASE GET THIS MAN IN TROUBLE FOR HIS VERY BAD BEHAVIOR OF IGNORING THE LAW! | 08/16/2012 11:15 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 16839 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Truly a heinous individual and an absolute disgrace to the legal profession. He's a hateful, ruthless, abusive cad who fancies himself to be God. Going before him is a waste of time. Not only does he ignore the law, he breaks the ...Read More | 08/13/2012 05:36 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 16647 | Litigant | No Rating | I must say this is not a good judge. very unfair, not compassionate, not caring about the people he is suppose to have a best interest in. Shouldnt be a judge! | 08/06/2012 06:52 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 16363 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Had my child ripped away from me without due process....if its the last thing i do....he will pay | 07/20/2012 02:30 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 15739 | Litigant | No Rating | This guy should be thrown in jail | 06/26/2012 08:56 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 9808 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Raul Vega is lazy. I had post divorce issues. It took this dud 28 months to make a decision | 01/23/2011 04:04 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 9728 | Other | No Rating | this is the judge that overturned a cass and gave the mother coustedy, and the child died the next day.this needs to be heard, this man is a killer and should pay for it.decisions should be made by facts, not if the judge likes yo...Read More | 01/13/2011 08:03 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 9679 | Court Staff | No Rating | this guy is out of control, can't wait to get a job transfer. | 01/03/2011 09:40 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 9436 | Other | No Rating | very sad person | 12/01/2010 09:55 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 9396 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | No Rating | very sad and dislikefull man,does not like his job, and kids pay for it.this man needs to step down or discharged, to bad we can't vote for him in a real election. | 11/23/2010 12:14 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 9386 | Litigant | No Rating | if your a WHITE MALE give up, do not play the vega conde money game. bouth of these ( big chicago yah hoows ) shuold be kicked in the ass, out the door. | 11/22/2010 08:17 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 3598 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Judge Vega has little knowledge of or compassion for the litigants. He is quick to form opinions and ruthless to those whom he dislikes. He often ignores the law even when it is given to him. He is rude to lawyers and litigants...Read More | 12/04/2008 01:14 PM | Contact reviewer |
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