Judge Type Presiding Judge

Cook County Circuit Court Judges Since 1848, Illinois judges have been chosen through partisan elections. Around one-third of Cook County circuit judges are elected countywide. The other two …

Illinois has five Appellate Districts with a combined total of 54 Appellate Judges. These judges hear cases that have been appealed from the Circuit Court level.

Vote Smart: CBA Judicial Voter's Guide Primary Election - March 17, 2026 The Chicago Bar Association results of independent screenings for the judicial candidates seeking election in the March 17, 2026 …

Judge Lloyd James Brooks has been appointed to the 17th Subcircuit. Judge Brooks served as a Cook County Circuit Judge from 2018 to 2020 and has served as an associate judge since 2021.

The meaning of JUDGE is one who makes judgments. How to use judge in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Judge.

Mandates and Key Activities The Office of the Chief Judge is the principle administrative office serving the Circuit Court of Cook County providing support and services to the judiciary, the public and court …

Welcome to the official website of the Circuit Court of Cook County. It is my honor to serve the people of Cook County and to uphold the fair and efficient administration of justice.

A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a judicial panel. In an adversarial system, the judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the …

Please Note: All criminal duty matters are heard in courtroom 1743. NOTE: If an emergency matter, as defined in Local Rule 77.2, arises outside of regular business hours, arrangements to bring that …