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# Gregory T. Mitchell

Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County · Circuit Judge, At Large

## Profile

- Court: Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County
- State: Illinois
- Role: Circuit Judge, At Large
- Service status: active

## Summary

Gregory T. Mitchell - Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County

## Biography

### Professional career

- Assistant U.S. Attorney, Criminal Division, Northern District of Illinois, 1992-1997
- Staff Judge Advocate and trial attorney, U.S. Marine Corps active duty, 1980-1992
- Staff Judge Advocate and trial attorney in the United States Marine Corps (1980–1992)
- At-Large Judge, serving the First Municipal District (Chicago)
- At-Large Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Daniel Kubasiak

### Education

- University of Illinois College of Law — J.D.
- Drake University — B.A.
- M.P.A — Golden Gate University

### Additional information

- Private practice / solo practice, including solo practice from 2021
- Private practice: Established his own solo practice in 2021
- Litigator and trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience, including service as a U.S. Marine Corps Staff Judge Advocate and trial attorney, an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Chicago, and private practice.

## Sources

- [News / Press Releases](https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/news/)
- [News / Press Releases](https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/news/)

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## Upcoming changes

Gregory T. Mitchell: scheduled service end at Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County.

scheduled service end: 2028-12-04

Status: announced

[Source 1](https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/news/)