Courtesy copies are required for briefs and oppositions. Details: delivery upon filing. Courtesy copies due upon filing of last responsive pleading; <=25 pages may be emailed, >25 pages must be hand delivered to courtroom 2007 basket.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for rule 15 leave, other, other, other, and voluntary dismissal. Routine motions do not require a court appearance; motions and draft orders must be emailed to the Court Coordinator at least two court days before entry.
Judge Swedlow, Stephen's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 15 pages; 15 pages; 7 pages. Excludes exhibits and attachments. Motions/support briefs limited to 15 pages, response briefs to 15 pages, reply briefs to 7 pages; excludes attached pleadings and exhibits from page count.
Judge Swedlow, Stephen's formatting rule includes 12 point type, double spacing and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches. All briefs must be double-spaced, 12-point font, with at least 1-inch margins.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions to file amended pleadings must include a black-lined version of the proposed pleading.
The rule requires signature blocks. Agreed dismissal orders must include original signatures of all parties/counsel and strike all future scheduled dates.
Parties may contact Judge Swedlow, Stephen's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov and phone 312-603-5902. Chambers contact information for Judge Swedlow, Court Coordinator, and Law Clerk, including phone, email, and Zoom details for remote appearances.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. E-filing is mandatory for all civil cases except Quasi Criminal, Housing, and Wills per Illinois Supreme Court order.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Trial materials must be submitted two weeks before trial start, delivered to Chambers; non-compliance may result in sanctions.
E-filing is mandatory for all civil cases except Quasi Criminal, Housing, and Wills per Illinois Supreme Court order.
Motions/support briefs limited to 15 pages, response briefs to 15 pages, reply briefs to 7 pages; excludes attached pleadings and exhibits from page count.
All briefs must be double-spaced, 12-point font, with at least 1-inch margins.
All exhibits must be page-numbered and tabbed.
Courtesy copies due upon filing of last responsive pleading; <=25 pages may be emailed, >25 pages must be hand delivered to courtroom 2007 basket.
Courtesy copies 25 pages or less may be emailed to the Court Coordinator.
Courtesy copies exceeding 25 pages must be hand delivered to the basket outside courtroom 2007.
E-filed submissions do not notify the court or provide copies to the judge.
Routine motions do not require a court appearance; motions and draft orders must be emailed to the Court Coordinator at least two court days before entry.
Only the listed motion types are considered routine motions exempt from appearance requirements.
Motions to file amended pleadings must include a black-lined version of the proposed pleading.
Agreed dismissal orders must include original signatures of all parties/counsel and strike all future scheduled dates.
Trial materials must be submitted two weeks before trial start, delivered to Chambers; non-compliance may result in sanctions.
Discovery motions must include a statement certifying personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve discovery disputes per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).
Agreed orders may be submitted in Word format via email to the Court Coordinator.
Emergency motions must be scheduled with the Court Coordinator; movant must submit all supporting documents to the law clerk via email.
Sur-replies are only permitted with court approval via written motion.
Non-routine motions must be scheduled with the Court Coordinator or via e-filing.
Chambers contact information for Judge Swedlow, Court Coordinator, and Law Clerk, including phone, email, and Zoom details for remote appearances.