Hon. Bridget J. Hughes See Rating Details
Associate Judge
Circuit Court
Cook County
Cook Judicial Circuit
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Attorney Average Rating:   2.3 - 12 rating(s)
Non-Attorney Average Rating:   2.0 - 7 rating(s)
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General Rating Criteria

* Temperament (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Scholarship (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Industriousness (1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
* Ability to Handle Complex Litigation (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Punctuality (1=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
* General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters (1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
* General Ability as a Trial Judge (1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling (1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)


Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation (1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions (1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)


Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation (1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions (1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination (1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)
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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: IL4380
Rating:1.3
Comments:
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 to her. We filed numerous briefs on motions in limine and she would not consider any of them. She is habitually late. She is not qualified to be a judge, much less a judge handling complex civil litigation.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: IL4372
Rating:1.1
Comments:
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.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: IL4127
Rating:1.4
Comments:
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, can't control her emotions or feelings, makes faces constantly in front of the jury, motions to counsel she favors in front of the jury, purposely goes off the record when she is doing something improper and tells court reporters not to listen to counsel when they want to stay on the record or make a record for appeal. She also makes extremely inappropriate comments, including racist remarks. She lacks the temperament and abilities to be a judge and is a disgrace to the justice system.

Prosecutor

Comment #: IL2657
Rating:2.1
Comments:
One of the worst judges assigned to the seat. No compassion for human life whatsoever.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: IL2126
Rating:4.2
Comments:
another 11th Ward hack that went from the State's Attorney's office to the bench--no practice experience.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: IL2007
Rating:1.0
Comments:
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 in the Naval
Submarine Service.
When the judge sentenced me she stated she did not believe none of the above and failed to allow me to introduce proof.

Litigant

Comment #: IL1983
Rating:1.0
Comments:
She 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 dismissed by the was dismissed by the courts, with the Sherriff receiving a Written Reprimand, by introducing frivolous charges.

The defense objected, Judge Bridget Hughs sustained the objection, but stated in open court that she had already read this cast file.
IT SEEMS THIS JUDGE DOES NOT ALLOW THE 14th AMMENDENT IN HER COURT ROOM!

Yet when the defense produced pictures of the defendants many injuries. She yelled at him that she should deny the entry of the evidence do to the defense being "Totally Unprofessional" She continued to smirk and berate him for some time.]
In the end, she convicted me of these misdemeanors essentially because I wore "SOCKS" when cleared to leave the hospital!
She needs an evaluation!



The Asst. D.A. brought up something at the end of the trail

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: IL1971
Rating:1.1
Comments:
Unfit to be a Judge

Litigant

Comment #: IL1966
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This 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.
While I was on the stand the judge was to enthralled texting on her phone.
She left the bench twice during my testimony, to ensure her personal trainer would keep his appointment.

When the prosecutor unscrewed the walking cane, the judge replied; "It doesn't look very loose to me". She failed to enter into the record that can Cane had a very heavy plastic seal around the opening.

Litigant

Comment #: IL1827
Rating:1.0
Comments:
udge 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 taxi OUTSIDE the hospital when I was slammed to the ground and assualted.

I was Falsely charged by an Hoffman Estates Police Officer/

In court in front of; Judge Bridget Jane Hughes in 2010
The Judge showed obvious bias against the defense.
(She verbally abused my attorney, kept texting on her phone and excusing herself from the bench to talk to her "Personal Trainer".)

Despite the fact that these Security Guards threatened me with violence and mace.

In front of the the Judge; the Security Guard testified that they had no powers to "Arrest or Detain" anyone.
The guard also testified that he told defendent he was a "Police Officer" *(Impersonating a Police Officer),
Yet they handcuffed me, then physically forced me inside the hospital.

They just ruled against me stating that in the future when a Security Guard tells me to "Get on the Ground" I should obey this (Unlawfull) order!

Other

Comment #: IL1623
Rating:10.0
Comments:
I 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.

Prosecutor

Comment #: IL1622
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Outstanding 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.

Prosecutor

Comment #: IL1458
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Excellent Judge. Extemely hard working. Treats all defendants fairly. listens to all sides before making a decision.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: IL1412
Rating:1.4
Comments:
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 intelligence, she is as petty as a middle school bully. She doesn't understand that her decisions are not tools to use in her feud with the prosecutors, that they have real world consequences for the litigants (defendant and victim) in her case.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: IL1320
Rating:1.0
Comments:
unqualified

Other

Comment #: IL1292
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Very 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 home. This was his second DUI in three years and she sentenced him to two years probation and 500 hours of community service. She had NO feelings for the family and friends that lost a son/friend. She could have cared less, she has no heart at all. She should not be a Judge with her heartless attitude. She actually let a 2nd DUI offender walk after killing somebody. Wow! If you get a DUI this is the Judge you want!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: IL1009
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Very 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.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: IL889
Rating:1.1
Comments:
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.

Other

Comment #: IL542
Rating:1.0
Comments:
The 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 even if she lets you elaborate chances are she doesn't care and shes not listening. I've had her twice and the first time she sent me to jail for 7 days (even tho i had an very well respected attorney) for aggravated speeding 90 in a 55 highway 53. Keep in mind i work for an attorney as a paralegal and she knows this because my attorney also my employer explained it to her. second time i saw her she was mad because court started at 9 and by the time she called my name it was 11am and she had another court room at 1030 so she immedietly sentanced me to 300 hours of community service. no ifs ands or buts again this is for a driving on suspended first offense and i didnt even know my liscense was suspended. worst judge ever doesnt care about people at all no respect for anyone

Court Staff

Comment #: IL492
Rating:2.0
Comments:
She 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 talk really fast and snicker and laugh as the translator is trying to translate. She is nice to who she wants to be nice to and the rest of us is just a piece of garbage.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: IL491
Rating:1.8
Comments:
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. Former prosecutor, Daddy was a cop. Mean, vindicative, and plays favorites. The poster child for what you do not want a Judge to represent. She needs to be removed as a Judge.