Law Division

312-603-5426

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington St., Room 801, Chicago, IL 60602

Monday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

The Law Division hears actions in which the amount of the claim is in excess of $30,000. The case types heard include, but are not limited to, appointment of trustees, breach of contract, personal injury and property damage. The Law Division also maintains the Asbestos Registry.

Law Division Case Files

Law Division case files may include the following types of documents: complaints, appearances, motions, briefs, testimony, verdicts (jury trials only), court orders and transcripts.

Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I find which judge is assigned to hear my Law Division case?

    When a case is filed in the Law Division, it is randomly assigned via a computer program to a calendar letter. You may contact the Information Desk at 312-603-5426 to obtain the Judge's information associated with the calendar letter.

    How do I find when the next court date is in my case?

    You may determine your next court date by checking the Case on our online case search or contacting the Information Desk at 312-603-5426.

    How do I find if a summons has been served in my case, and if an appearance has been filed?

    Determining whether service has been made or an appearance has been filed in a Law Division case may be accomplished by checking the online electronic case docket, by using the digital access terminals that are located in Law Division or by contacting the Information Desk by telephone at 312-603-5426.

    What is the fee to file a complaint, appearance, and jury demand?

    The filing fees can be obtained by reading the Fee Schedule on this site or calling the Law Division at 312-603-5426.

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