Court Rules
About Judge Stephen Swedlow

Judge Stephen Swedlow is a district judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

The published procedures include a standing order for Law Calendar Q and an arbitration referral and contact sheet for Calendar Q.

Common questions about Judge Stephen Swedlow's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Stephen Swedlow?

Judge Stephen Swedlow's formatting rule includes file format docx. Agreed orders must be in word format (DOCX) when submitted via email.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. COURTROOM PROCEDURES

What must be included with routine motion filings before Judge Stephen Swedlow?

The rule requires proposed order. Routine motions must include a proposed order (draft order).

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. ROUTINE MOTIONS

How may parties contact Judge Stephen Swedlow's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Stephen Swedlow's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov. Routine motions must be emailed to the court coordinator with a draft order at least two court days before the order is entered.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. ROUTINE MOTIONS

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Stephen Swedlow?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Proper notice is required for routine motions per Circuit Court Rule 2.1.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. ROUTINE MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Stephen Swedlow

Routine motions must be emailed to the court coordinator with a draft order at least two court days before the order is entered.

Routine motions must include a proposed order (draft order).

Agreed orders may be submitted to the Court via email in word format.

Agreed orders must be in word format (DOCX) when submitted via email.

Proper notice is required for routine motions per Circuit Court Rule 2.1.

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