Comment #: IL4397
Rating:1.0
Comments:
The decision to move her from her family court appointment was a wise one. If she is as uninformed about the law as she was in family court, I pity the person who has to deal with her here. At least she doesn't have the power to make life changing decisions for multiple people here. Great decision to move her to a lower echelon of judicial duty.

Comment #: IL3903
Rating:1.0
Comments:
She just a horrible person ...she already formed an opinion about me without hearing my side of the story...She has no clue and her judgment was all wrong. She cannot look me nor others in the eye Why?? Because she knew she did wrong in judging people before hearing what they need to say. she plays favorites and is unfair. She does not belong in the courts ...how did she became a judge??? Is one question I like answered...

Comment #: IL3902
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Judge Wilson is an excellent judge because she takes time to know the facts & the law & applies the law fairly. She treats everyone with respect and does all she can to afford those who demonstrate good faith every opportunity for redemption. We would all benefit from more Judge Wilsons on the bench.

Comment #: IL3164
Rating:9.9
Comments:
Judge Wilson is a fair and honest Judge in Illinois. She is a tremendous asset to the bench and Illinois residents are lucky to have someone with her experience hear and handle cases. She is always fair and respectful to both sides. Keep up the good work Judge!

Comment #: IL3163
Rating:10.0
Comments:
I love how people use this site to try and discredit Judges. Obviously the poor ratings here reflect people that did not get their way in court. Judge Wilson is professional, kind, smart and rules fairly in all cases. She can see right through BS that comes her way. I have appeared in front of her for over 10 years in different court rooms as an attorney. While not always getting my way, I have always respected her decisions. You will not find a better person in the court room than Judge Karen Wilson. Nobody ever posts here when they are happy, only when they did not get their way.

Comment #: IL2739
Rating:2.1
Comments:
Plays favorites and avoids eye contact with petitioners. Have issues handing or interacting with legal immigrants and plays to please the white boys club.

Comment #: IL2644
Rating:1.0
Comments:
If I could give her a -10, I would.

She plays favorites and is biased against one side or the other. Uses personal bias to wield her power vindictively. She makes unconscionable, poor judicial rulings without considering due process.

It's a good thing she is up for re-election in November. Caveat emptor!

Comment #: IL2188
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Father typecast before hearing began. Judge would not listen to respondent father appearing pro se and would not allow him to present evidence on his own behalf. Did not conduct required bifurcated proceeding to determine that substantial change existed before moving to determination on amount of child support change necessary. Instead, judge ran hearing like an interview where she asked questions she wanted. Did not allow for father's admission of emails between father and mother that directly contradicted mother's testimony and pleadings. Told father she philosophically disagreed with approach original judge took re: parenting time and allocation of visitation costs, so she was going to modify judgement regardless of petitioner's evidence. Retroactively and sua sponte (on her own) increased past child support amount due even though issue not pled. Refused to accept evidence of or consider father's extensive medical bills as statutory deduction to determine appropriate net income. Told respondent father he could either sign her order as agreed or she'd continue case and enter an order that granted petitioner even more monetary relief and he could take his chances arguing case on appeal. (In other words, agree with me or I'll make it worse for you.) Refused to hold petitioner accountable to Local Rules and exempted her from mandatory discovery which meant that petitioner produced NO DOCUMENTS in support of her alleged changed circumstances based on increases in her child-related expenses.

Comment #: IL1810
Rating:3.0
Comments:
In her opinion I was guilty before being allowed to provide my evidence in post divorce. The decree was confusing to all attorneys. My mistake was trying to minimize financial harm,and receive a fair outcome. Did not want to even listen.

Comment #: IL1522
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Totally ignore prior judges orders and comments