Cook County Municipal District Court Records

Established in 1964, the Circuit Court of Cook County is a court of general jurisdiction and the largest of the 24 judicial circuits in the state of Illinois, serving over 5.2 million residents living and working within the County’s 1,652 square miles. The Cook County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over the City of Chicago and its 126 surrounding suburbs. Over 1 million cases are filed in this court each year.

In order to accommodate its vast caseload, the court is organized into three functional departments: County, Municipal, and Juvenile Justice and Child Protection.

The County Department includes the following Divisions: Law, County, Chancery, Domestic Relations, Probate, Domestic Violence, Criminal, and Pretrial. The Municipal Department is organized into six geographic subdistricts. The Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Department is divided into separate Juvenile Justice and Child Protection divisions.

The Circuit Court of Cook County is a unified court system in which all trial courts are consolidated under the Chief Judge. Currently, the Chief Judge is the Hon. Timothy C. Evans, who has centralized authority to coordinate and supervise the administrative functions of the court.

The Chief Judge is also responsible for assigning 400 judges throughout the court’s ten divisions and six geographic districts. The Chief Judge also appoints a presiding judge to each division and district; oversees the court’s Surety Section, the Juvenile Justice Section, and the Child Protection Resource Section; and appoints a judge to head each section.

The Office of the Chief Judge for the Cook County Circuit Court is located in the Richard J. Daley Center at 50 West Washington Street, Room 2600, Chicago, IL 60602. You can reach the Office of the Chief Judge by calling (312) 603-6000.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is Iris Y. Martinez, located at the Richard J. Daley Center in Suite 1001. The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves the citizens of Cook County and the participants in the judicial system in an efficient, effective and ethical manner. All services, information and court records are provided with courtesy and cost efficiency. You can reach the Clerk’s Office by calling (312) 603-5030 or emailing courtclerk@cookcountycourt.com.

Cook County Municipal District Courts

First Municipal District

The Circuit Court of Cook County’s First Municipal District has jurisdiction over the City of Chicago.

The First Municipal District hears cases involving: housing, eviction proceedings, small claims, licenses, misdemeanor criminal proceedings except for those heard in the Domestic Violence Division, felony preliminary hearings except for those heard in the Domestic Violence Division, ordinance and traffic enforcement, contract cases decided by alternative dispute resolution process, civil suits for damages up to $30,000, mandatory arbitration in suits with damages of $30,000 or less, and marriages and civil unions.

The First Municipal District operates different sections out of different locations. The Forcible Entry and Detainer Section (Eviction) is located in Suite 1404 of the Richard J. Daley Center, and can be reached by calling (312) 603-4864. The branch numbers, locations, telephone numbers of courts in which felony preliminary hearings conducted are: Branch 38 at 727 East 111th Street, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60628, and can be reached by calling (773) 982-3035; Branch 44, 3150 West Flournoy Street, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL  60612, and can be reached by calling (773) 265-8927; and Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077, and can be reached by calling (847) 470-7675.

The Housing Section can be found in Room 1109 of the Richard J. Daley Center and can be reached by calling (312) 603-4532. Mandatory Arbitration takes place at the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Center, 222 North LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, and can be reached by calling (312) 793-0125 or faxing (312) 793-0146. The Marriage and Civil Union Court is located at 119 West Randolph Street, Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60602, and can be reached by calling (312) 603-5660.

The Misdemeanor Section operates out of: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60628, and can be reached by (773) 982-3035; Branch 43, 3150 West Flournoy Street, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60612, and can be reached by calling (773) 265-8927; Branch 23 and 29, 5555 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639, and can be reached by calling (773) 804-6101 or (773) 804-6140; and Branch 46, Domestic Violence Courthouse, 555 West Harrison Street, Courtroom 303, Chicago, IL 60607, and can be reached by calling (312) 603-6132.

The Non Jury Civil Section operates out of Room 1307 of the Richard J. Daley Center and can be reached by calling (312) 603-3480. The Pro Se Small Claims Court operates out of Room 1308 of the Richard J. Daley Center and can be reached by calling (312) 603-3480.

The Presiding Judge for the First Municipal District is the Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. The Office of the Presiding Judge is located in Suite 1303 of the Richard J. Daley Center, and can be reached by calling (312) 603-6132 or faxing (312) 603-4211.

Second Municipal District

The Cook County Circuit Court Second Municipal District has jurisdiction over northern suburban Cook County, including the towns of Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wilmette, and Winnetka.

The Second Municipal District hears cases involving orders of protection, stalking/civil no contact orders, housing, eviction proceedings, small claims, licenses, misdemeanor criminal proceedings, specialty court for veterans, felony preliminary hearings, ordinance and traffic enforcement, contract cases decided by alternative dispute resolution process, civil suits for damages up to $100,000, mandatory arbitration in suits with damages of $30,000 or less, name changes, marriage and civil union court, felony criminal cases, domestic relations, juvenile justice, and law division tort cases seeking damages in excess of $100,000.

This district operates out of the Skokie Courthouse at 5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.

The Presiding Judge is the Hon. Shelley Sutker-Dermer. The Office of the Presiding Judge is located at the Skokie Courthouse in Suite 219, and can be reached by calling (847) 470-7200 or faxing (847) 470-5133.

Third Municipal District

The Circuit Court of Cook County’s Third Municipal District has jurisdiction over municipalities in the north western suburbs of Cook County, including Inverness, Mount Prospect, Norridge, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, and Rosemont.

This district hears cases involving orders of protection, stalking/civil no contact orders, housing, eviction proceedings, small claims, licenses, misdemeanor criminal proceedings, felony preliminary hearings, ordinance and traffic enforcement, contract cases decided by alternative dispute resolution process, civil suits for damages up to $100,000, mandatory arbitration in suits with damages of $30,000 or less, and name changes.

The Third Municipal District operates out of the Rolling Meadows Courthouse at 2121 Euclid Avenue, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.

The Presiding Judge for the Third Municipal District is the Hon. Jill C. Marisie. The Office of the Presiding Judge is located at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse in Suite 205L, and can be reached by calling (847) 818-2286 or faxing (847) 818-2766.

Fourth Municipal District

The Fourth Municipal District has jurisdiction over municipalities and townships in the western suburbs of Cook County, including Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hillside, La Grange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Stone Park, Berwyn, Cicero, and Leyden.

The Fourth Municipal District hears cases involving orders of protection, stalking/civil no contact orders, housing, eviction proceedings, small claims, licenses, misdemeanor criminal proceedings, felony preliminary hearings, ordinance and traffic enforcement, contract cases decided by alternative dispute resolution process, civil suits for damages up to $100,000, mandatory arbitration in suits with damages of $30,000 or less, marriage and civil unions, and name changes.

This district operates out of the Maywood Courthouse at 1500 Maybrook Drive, Maywood, IL 60153.

The Presiding Judge is the Hon. Ramon Ocasio III. The Office of the Presiding Judge is located at the Maywood Courthouse in Suite 131, and can be reached by calling (708) 865-606 or faxing (708) 865-4952.

Fifth Municipal District

The Cook County Circuit Court’s Fifth Municipal District has jurisdiction over municipalities and townships in the southwestern suburbs of Cook County, including Alsip, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Evergreen Park, Forest View, Hickory Hills, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Lemont, Lyons, Orland, Palos, Stickney, and Worth.

The Fifth Municipal District hears cases involving orders of protection, stalking/civil no contact orders, housing, eviction proceedings, small claims, licenses, misdemeanor criminal proceedings, felony preliminary hearings, ordinance and traffic enforcement, contract cases decided by alternative dispute resolution process, civil suits for damages up to $100,000, mandatory arbitration in suits with damages of $30,000 or less, marriage and civil unions, and name changes.

The Fifth Municipal District operates out of the Bridgeview Courthouse at 10220 S. 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455.

The Presiding Judge is the Hon. Kerry M. Kennedy. The Office of the Presiding Judge is located at the Bridgeview Courthouse in Room 205L, and can be reached by calling (708) 974-6000 or faxing (708) 974-6021.

Sixth Municipal District

The Circuit Court of Cook County’s Sixth Municipal District has jurisdiction over the southern suburbs of Cook County, including Blue Island, Burnham, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Matteson, Midlothian, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Phoenix, Posen, Richton Park, Riverdale, Robbins, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton, Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich, and Thornton.

This district hears cases involving orders of protection, stalking/civil no contact orders, housing, eviction proceedings, small claims, licenses, misdemeanor criminal proceedings (including drug treatment court), felony preliminary hearings, ordinance and traffic enforcement, contract cases decided by alternative dispute resolution process, civil suits for damages up to $100,000, mandatory arbitration in suits with damages of $30,000 or less, name changes, and marriage and civil union court.

The Sixth Municipal District operates out of the Markham Courthouse at 16501 South Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL 60428.

The Presiding Judge for this district is the Hon. Tommy Brewer. The Office of the Presiding Judge is located at the Markham Courthouse on the 2nd Floor, and can be reached by calling (708) 232-4170 or faxing (708) 232-4441.

1. Cook County is one of seven counties that make up the Chicago Metropolitan Area and is home to over 130 municipalities.
2. The Fourth Municipal District, Fifth Municipal District, and Sixth Municipal District have specialty courts for drug treatment.
3. The Second Municipal District, Third Municipal District, Fourth Municipal District, and Sixth Municipal District have specialty courts for mental health treatment.
4. The Office of the Chief Judge for the State of Illinois, Circuit Court of Cook County prepares the court's annual budget and supervises approximately 2,600 non-judicial employees.

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