Cook County Superior Court Case Search

Per the Illinois trial court system, the Cook County court structure does not include Superior Courts. The highest local judicial institutions in Cook County are the Circuit Courts. Cook County case lookups are systems and processes that allow record seekers to access court records online or through the Cook County Clerk of Circuit Courts Office. The Cook County Circuit Court creates court records during case processing.

In Cook County, the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office maintains court records as evidence and for future reference. Interested individuals can look for Cook County case records online through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Online Case Lookup Portal or call, visit, or mail the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:

50 W. Washington, Suite 1001,
Chicago,
Illinois 60602-1305
Phone: (312) 603-5030

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Cook Superior Court?

The Cook County Circuit Court is a general jurisdiction trial court. Under Illinois laws, the Circuit Courts exercise general authority over most civil and criminal cases (except those exclusive to the Court of Claims or the Illinois Supreme Court). The Cook County Circuit Court has specialized departments that handle various case types. These include civil, criminal, probate, traffic, domestic relations, and juvenile cases within the Cook County geographical jurisdiction.

Cook County Superior Court

Cook County does not have Superior Courts. By comparison, the Circuit Court in Cook County handles cases under the jurisdiction of Superior Courts in other states. The Cook County Circuit Court is a trial-level judicial institution that oversees civil and criminal trials. Also, the Cook County Circuit Court may preside over revenue, mandamus prohibition, and habeas corpus cases if the Illinois Supreme Court does not show interest.

Cook County Circuit Court records provide access to legal research materials, lay precedents, and ensure judicial accountability with the county's judicial trial system. They also provide administrative support for the smooth operation of the Cook County judiciary.

The list below outlines the various Circuit Courts in Cook County and their contact information:

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Suite 1303,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-6132
Fax: (312) 603-4211

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Criminal Department
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room 1006,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-4641
Fax: (312) 603-4722

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Criminal Department (Branch Courts 23 & 50)
5555 West Grand Avenue,
Chicago,
IL 60639
Phone: (773) 804-6101

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Criminal Department (Branch Courts 29 & 42)
2452 West Belmont Avenue,
Chicago,
IL 60618
Phone: (773) 404-3304

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Criminal Department (Branch Courts 34 & 48)
155 West 51st Street,
Chicago,
IL 60609
Phone: (773) 373-8877

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Criminal Department (Branch Courts 35 & 38)
737 East 111th Street,
Chicago,
IL 60628
Phone: (773) 982-3035

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Criminal Department (Branch Courts 43 & 44)
3150 West Flournoy Street,
Chicago,
IL 60612
Phone: (773) 265-8915

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Criminal Department (Central Bond Court)
Criminal Court Building
2600 South California Avenue,
Chicago,
IL 60608
Phone: (773) 674-5882

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Criminal Department (Domestic Violence Court)
555 West Harrison Street,
Chicago,
IL 60607
Phone: (312) 325-9498

Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District - Traffic Division
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Lower Level,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-2000
Fax: (312) 603-2928

Cook County Circuit Court - 2nd Municipal District
Second Municipal District Courthouse
5600 Old Orchard Road, Room 136,
Skokie,
IL 60077
Phone: (847) 470-7250
Fax: (847) 470-5049

Cook County Circuit Court - 3rd Municipal District
Third Municipal District Courthouse
2121 Euclid Avenue, Room 121,
Rolling Meadows,
IL 60008
Phone: (847) 818-3000
Fax: (847) 818-2706

Cook County Circuit Court - 4th Municipal District
Fourth Municipal District Courthouse
1500 Maybrook Avenue, Room 236,
Maywood,
IL 60153
Phone: (708) 865-6040
Fax: (708) 865-4881

Cook County Circuit Court - 5th Municipal District
Fifth Municipal District Courthouse
10220 South 76th Avenue, Room 121,
Bridgeview,
IL 60455
Phone: (708) 974-6500
Fax: (708) 974-6384

Cook County Circuit Court - 6th Municipal District
Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 South Kedzie Parkway, Room 119,
Markham,
IL 60428
Phone: (708) 232-4551
Fax: (708) 232-4682

Cook County Circuit Court - Chancery Division
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room 802,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-5133
Fax: (312) 603-3020

Cook County Circuit Court - Child Protection Division
Juvenile Center Building
1100 South Hamilton Avenue, Room 13,
Chicago,
IL 60612
Phone: (312) 433-6870
Fax: (312) 433-4463

Cook County Circuit Court - Civil Division
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room 601,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-5116
Fax: (312) 603-3330

Cook County Circuit Court - County Division
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room 1202,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-5731
Fax: (312) 603-3335

Cook County Circuit Court - Criminal Division
George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building
2650 South California Avenue, Room 526,
Chicago,
IL 60608
Phone: (773) 674-3922
Fax: (773) 674-4444

Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Relations Division
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room 802,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-6300
Fax: (312) 603-6336

Cook County Circuit Court - Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room CL-16,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-9233

Cook County Circuit Court - Juvenile Justice Division
Juvenile Court Building
1100 South Hamilton Avenue, Room 13, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 433-4881
Fax: (312) 433-6863

Cook County Circuit Court - Law Division
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room 801,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-6930
Fax: (312) 603-3348

Cook County Circuit Court - Probate Division
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room 1202,
Chicago,
IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-6441
Fax: (312) 603-6204

Cook County Case Lookup

Cook County case lookups offer access to documents and information from the various Cook County courts. The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County provides limited access to case records of non-confidential Cook County Circuit Courts, including civil, law, chancery, and domestic relations/child support divisions, through its Online Case Search Portal. For certified copies of Cook County Circuit Court records, requesters should send mail requests or visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook Office between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on working days.

Individuals seeking access to Cook County’s Circuit Court Civil, Law, Chancery, and Domestic Relations/Child Support divisions case information should:

• Log into the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Online Case Search Portal:
  • Click the drop menu and tick the appropriate case type from the options
  • Select a search criterion (case number or a name-based search)
  • Enter the case number or party name into the search tools and submit.

Individuals seeking Cook County criminal case records or certified copies of court records should mail or visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook Office during work hours at:

50 W. Washington, Suite 1001,
Chicago,
Illinois 60602-1305
Phone: (312) 603-5030

Alternatively, record seekers can search for Cook County Circuit Court records online through third-party websites.

Accessing Cook County Circuit Court records involves fees. The following costs apply to copies of Cook County court records:

• Search fee - $6.00 annual payment
• Copy fee - $2.00 for the first page, $0.50 per page from page 2 to 20, and $0.20 per page for subsequent pages
• Document certification fee - $6.00.

Payments for copies of Cook County Circuit Court records are by check or money order (personal checks must contain driver's license numbers). The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook Office may also accept cash payments for in-person requests.

Requesters should note that it may take 2 to 4 business days to process requests through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook Office. However, the wait time for delivering copies of court records may extend to 10 business days if the specific documents are in the archives. Also, mail delivery may take an extra 2 days or more. It is also advisable to include a self-addressed stamped envelope when making mail requests for Cook County Circuit Court records to facilitate prompt delivery of the documents.

Cook Superior Court Case Search by Name

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Office and private online databases allow record seekers to search for Cook County court records by party or case names. A Name-based search for Cook County court records entails using names to look for case files and information online or offline.

Individuals interested in name search for Cook County Circuit Court records should log into the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Online Case Lookup Portal.

• Select the Search by Name option.
• Input the first and last names of the plaintiff or defendant into the search tools and submit.

Also, include the party or case names when requesting Cook County Circuit Court records through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Office (especially if the case numbers are unavailable). However, requesters should verify name spelling and may need to provide additional identifying details to filter search results, ensure accuracy, and prevent false matches due to similar names.

Cook Superior Court Docket Search

Cook County Circuit Court dockets are official summaries of case filings and trials within the various divisions of the Cook County Circuit Court. The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook provides up-to-date information about case trials through dockets, which contain case numbers, schedule dates, motions, judgments, names of litigants and judges, and court details.

In Cook County, case dockets play crucial roles in case management, legal research, and transparency of the trial system. Furthermore, Cook County case dockets aid tracking of legal prosecutions and lay precedents for future trials within Cook County.

Individuals seeking Cook County Circuit Court docket information should log into the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Online Case Information Portal and look for information about Cook County Circuit Court case trials. Alternatively, Cook County Circuit Court dockets are accessible through mail or in-person visits to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Office.

Lookup Cook County Superior Court Online

Private websites like Illinoiscourtrecords.us are alternative options for accessing Cook County Circuit Court records. These independent online repositories offer access to court records and information using advanced search tools and user-friendly interfaces. Record seekers can globally access Cook County Circuit Court records at their convenience. Nonetheless, users of nontraditional sources for official documents should be cautious. Information from some non-government databases may not be accurate or complete.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Cook County Circuit Court, the Illinois Court of Claims, and the Illinois Supreme Court may handle cases originating from Cook County. While the Cook County Circuit Court exercises county-level influence, the Illinois Court of Claims and the Illinois Supreme Court wield statewide jurisdictions. The table below outlines some differences between the three courts under the Illinois judicial structure.

Note: Cook County does not have Superior Courts.