Hon. Bridget J. HughesAssociate JudgeCircuit CourtCook
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129394Civil Litigation - Private
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Just here to echo all the 1 star comments. RUN! I suspect the only good ratings she has on here were written by her. Avoid at all costs10/29/2024 12:42 PMContact reviewer
119725Civil Litigation - Private
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One of the worst judges I have encountered in my entire career. She is openly biased, mean, sarcastic, and petulant. Her rulings are arbitrary and often fly in the face of established law. She will not consider any law presented t...Read More07/30/2023 01:30 PMContact reviewer
119594Civil Litigation - Private
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The worst I have encountered in decades. Seriously lacks the decency and fairness to be in any position related to public service. Usually late, consistently unprepared and heavily biased. A stain on the judiciary.07/21/2023 12:20 PMContact reviewer
103486Civil Litigation - Private
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She is the worst judge I have encountered in my entire career. Has no knowledge of the rules of evidence or law. She reads nothing and rules based on which side she favors. She is spiteful, mean, petty, personally insults counsel,...Read More03/16/2022 08:36 PMContact reviewer
57999Prosecutor
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One of the worst judges assigned to the seat. No compassion for human life whatsoever.07/21/2018 12:21 AMContact reviewer
49162Criminal Defense Lawyer
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another 11th Ward hack that went from the State's Attorney's office to the bench--no practice experience.04/26/2017 08:17 PMContact reviewer
47092Criminal Defense Lawyer
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She is far to immature to stand in judgement of others. On the stand, I testified that: 1. I was a former Corrections Officer at Louisiana State Penitentiary. 2. I was a former La. State Police Officer. 3. I served 6 years ...Read More01/07/2017 04:18 PMContact reviewer
46686LitigantNo RatingShe is immature, she is more involved in "Texting" or leaving the courtroom to make personal appointments versus concentrating on the defenses case. Yet the Asst. D.A. introduced a 40yr old arrest that never went to trial and was...Read More12/10/2016 08:28 PMContact reviewer
46333Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Unfit to be a Judge11/16/2016 06:33 AMContact reviewer
46297LitigantNo RatingThis Judge showed obvious bias in favor of the Prosecution. When the defense began to present it's case, Bridget J. Hughes began to berate my attorney for introduces pictures of extensive bodily injury I received during the attack...Read More11/13/2016 09:44 PMContact reviewer
44560LitigantNo Ratingudge Jane Hughes found me guilty of criminal charges (That were over turned on appeal) In regards to an incident in which I was assualted by 2 hospital security guards. I was not a patient of the hospital, I was walking towards my...Read More08/02/2016 07:23 PMContact reviewer
40794OtherNo RatingI found Judge Hughes,fair ,compassionate , willing to listen and firm. She collects all the facts in the case and asks the questions necessary to proceed. She is right for the job.02/09/2016 11:44 PMContact reviewer
40788ProsecutorNo RatingOutstanding judge. She is given big assignments because she is most capable. Has been unfairly attacked on this site and by nasty, petty attorneys. Her job is stressful and she handles it all with a lot of class.02/09/2016 06:34 PMContact reviewer
37271Prosecutor
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Excellent Judge. Extemely hard working. Treats all defendants fairly. listens to all sides before making a decision.08/31/2015 02:36 PMContact reviewer
36342Criminal Defense Lawyer
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If you are thinking of SOJ'ing Judge Hughes do yourself, your client and society a favor and file the motion ASAP. Judge Hughes is exactly the type of person you DON'T want in a position of power. Worse than her average intellig...Read More07/18/2015 07:32 AMContact reviewer
34894Criminal Defense Lawyer
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unqualified05/21/2015 02:19 PMContact reviewer
33705OtherNo RatingVery disrespectful, two long years of waiting for a trial and having to re-live the death of their son. Judge Hughes dropped the felony aggravated DUI charge to a misdemeanor DUI after hitting and killing a teen that was walking ...Read More03/26/2015 04:51 PMContact reviewer
27126Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingVery unfair comments. Judge Hughes has the most cases and moves the court call very well. Her sentences are fair and predictable. A very good judge.05/23/2014 05:27 AMContact reviewer
25285Criminal Defense Lawyer
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She must have great clout, because she has no ability and acts like a spoiled brat. Thankfully, a friend told me to file an SOJ.02/19/2014 04:56 PMContact reviewer
17096OtherNo RatingThe worst judge iv'e ever encountered (out of like 20 different judges) Bridget Hughes not only hates the majority of people who walk into her courtroom she won't even let you elaborate on the circumstances of the situation, and e...Read More08/29/2012 01:42 PMContact reviewer
15691Court StaffNo RatingShe is always on time in the courtroom but if she does not like someone she is always snickering about them or gives them a hard time for no reason. If there is a spanish translator in the courtroom Judge Hughes will purposely tal...Read More06/22/2012 05:38 PMContact reviewer
15388Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Acts like a little spoiled brat on the bench. Rude, demeaning, and acts like a 3 year old in the way she treats people with her snide comments. One of the worst, if not, THE worst Judge in Cook County. Beware of her, BEWARE. Form...Read More06/08/2012 07:53 PMContact reviewer

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