Cary B. Pierce

21 years of judicial experience now defending clients in DuPage County.

Judicial Background

Judge Pierce recently retired after serving 21 years as a DuPage County Judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit. He presided over cases in Criminal, Civil, Traffic, and Domestic Relations Divisions, giving him comprehensive courtroom experience from the bench.

Legal Career

Before his judicial appointment, Judge Pierce served as DuPage County’s Public Guardian and Administrator and worked as a Deputy Public Defender. His diverse background includes handling hundreds of contested criminal, traffic, civil, and family law cases.

Education & Current Role

Judge Pierce earned his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law and his Bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at the College of DuPage while practicing criminal defense at McMahon Law Offices.