Judge Catherine A. Schneider
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Brief, Exhibits
- On Briefing Due Date
Motion
- Email • No Less Than Three Business Days Before Motion Hearing
Courtesy copies
Court-wideCommunication
Chambers25 contacts
- daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov
- carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com
- daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com
- kent.delgado@cookcountyil.gov
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- probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com
- jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com
- aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov
- terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov
- jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov
- stephanie.miller@cookcountyil.gov
- stephanie.miller@cookcountycourt.com
- daniel.malone@cookcountyil.gov
- probatedivorders@cookcountycourt.com
- amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov
- susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov
- james.murphy2@cookcountyil.gov
- james.murphy2@cookcountycourt.com
- barry.goldberg@cookcountyil.gov
- barry.goldberg@cookcountycourt.com
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Clerk5 contacts
- countycrcrt1706orders@cookcountycourt.com
- gloria.contreras@cookcountyil.gov
- 312-603-2492
- (312) 603-5025
- (312) 603-6878
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 15 pages, and reply briefs to 7 pages, both excluding exhibits and double-spaced.
No brief or responsive brief shall exceed 15 pages (excluding the the citations). Double spaced. Reply briefs may not exceed 7 pages (excluding exhibits), double spaced.
Brief
15 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Responsive Brief
15 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Reply Brief
7 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).
Discovery motions must include proof of compliance of compliance with Supreme Court of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).
Document Type
Discovery Motion
Agreed orders must be marked with the label “Agreed”.
Agreed Orders must be marked “Agreed”.
Document Type
Agreed Order
Any notice or order that sets a court date on Calendar 5 must include both the Courtroom location and the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
All notices and orders setting any court date on Calendar 5 shall specify both the Courtroom location and the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
Document Type
Notice Or Order
Orders setting trials, evidentiary hearings, pre-trial conferences, or settlement conferences must specify whether the proceeding is in person, remote, or hybrid.
Orders setting such matters must designate whether the matter will be held in person or remotely, or in a hybrid manner.
Document Type
Order For Trial Or Conference
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions and notices of motion must be e-filed.
Motions and Notice of Motion or expressly be e-filed and served on all parties who have filed appearances.
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Briefs must be submitted electronically by email.
Briefs shall be submitted electronically by email.
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Agreed orders may be submitted either to the Calendar 5 bin in Room 1701 or by email to Judge Schneider.
If the parties have agreed to the entry of an Agreed Order, it may be submitted to the Calendar 5 bin in Room 1701 or via email to Judge Schneider.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Draft orders reflecting the court's rulings must be submitted to the Court by the close of business on the same day.
All draft orders reflecting the Court’s rulings must be provided promptly to the Court, but no later than the court date on the close of business that same day.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Motions and notices of motion must be served on every party who has filed an appearance.
Motions and Notice of Notice shall be e-filed and served on all parties who have filed appearances.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
The movant must supply courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits to Judge Schneider on the briefing order due date.
Movant is responsible for supplying all courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits to Judge Schneider on the date that set in any briefing order.
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Motion courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers at least three business days before the hearing, with a required subject line.
Courtesy copies of motions should be provided to the Court via email at catherine.schei.cpital@cookcountyil.gov no no more than three (3) business days prior to motion hearing. The subject of the email must contain the main case party filing the motion, the case number and the date and time of the motion call.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Every communication with the court or court staff must include all parties of record.
All parties of record must be included on any communication with the court and or court staff.
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Scheduling and procedure questions may be directed to Court Coordinator Kelly Wright by email or phone.
Any questions regarding meeting or procedures should be directed to the County Division’s Court of Kelly Wright at Kelly.wright@cookcounty.gov or 312-003-6194.
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Parties may email the deputy clerk in Room 1706 to inquire about the status of entered orders.
Inquiries regarding Entered Orders: Parties may inquire about the order of entry with the deputy clerk assigned to Room 1706 at Countycrt1707orders@cookcountycourt.com.
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Adoption inquiries should be directed to Adoption Coordinator Gloria Contreras by email or phone.
Inquiries regarding adoption matters should be directed to the Adoption Coordinator, Gloria with the phone or the email at Gloria.contreras@cookcountyil.gov or 312-603-2492.
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