Thomas Morrissey is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County. They serve in the district.
Practitioners will find a standing order for Law Calendar 5, effective February 25, 2026, in this judge's published procedures.
Judge Thomas Morrissey's formatting rule includes file format docx. Agreed orders must be provided in Word format.
Parties may contact Judge Thomas Morrissey's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Johan.Townsend@cookcountyil.gov. Routine motions and draft orders must be emailed to specified addresses at least two court days before order entry.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Routine motions and draft orders must be submitted at least two court days before the order is entered.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Proper notice is required for routine motions per Circuit Court Rule 2.1.
Proposed orders must be sent to the Court Clerk's email address.
Courtesy copies must be sent to the Court Coordinator's email address.
Agreed orders may be submitted to the Court via email in Word format.
Agreed orders must be provided in Word format.
Routine motions and draft orders must be emailed to specified addresses at least two court days before order entry.
Routine motions and draft orders must be submitted at least two court days before the order is entered.
Proper notice is required for routine motions per Circuit Court Rule 2.1.