Circuit Court of Cook County Chambers Communication Rules
112 rules from official source documents
Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes. This page is scoped to Circuit Court of Cook County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Interpreter requests must be made to the law clerk no fewer than 3 days before the scheduled court date.
Source text: If an interpreter is needed, the party should contact the law clerk as soon as the need for an interpreter arises, but not fewer than three (3) days before the scheduled court date.
Courtroom email may only be used to submit courtesy copies and proposed orders; other uses are prohibited and may result in blocking.
Source text: Courtesy Copy/Proposed Order Email: ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov. Email: Courtroom email may ONLY be used to (1) submit courtesy copies, and (2) submit proposed orders. The parties may not use this courtroom or court staff’s email for any other purpose, including improperly raising arguments or evidence.
Ex parte communications with the Court are prohibited; emails must copy all opposing parties and are limited to submitting proposed orders, routine/agreed motions, or expressly permitted content.
Source text: Communication with the Court – Ex parte communications with the Court are prohibited. Emails to the Court must copy all opposing counsels/self-represented litigants or they will be ignored. Permitted email communication with the Court is strictly limited to submitting proposed orders, routine/agreed motions, and any email expressly permitted in this standing order or by the Court. Note: pursuant to Rule 11(b), attorneys and self-represented litigants must include an email address to which documents and notices will be served in conformity with Rule 131(d) unless allowed otherwise by order of court.
All emails to the Court must have specific subject lines, describe the motion substance, and attach documents separately with identification.
Source text: All emails shall contain/comply with the following: 1. The subject line must contain the type of motion (e.g. Emergency, Routine, Regular) and the case name and court number; 2. Description of the substance of the motion (e.g. special process server, vacate defaults, leave to appear, amend a pleading (with the specifics of what is being amended; counts, adding parties, etc.)) ; 3. Each document submitted as a separate attachment (i.e. not included as an exhibit to the motion), and identified (special process server order, vacate default order, amended complaint order, voluntary dismissal order, etc.).
Court email is Toya.Harvey@cookcountyil.gov; emails to Court must copy all parties of record except confidential pretrial memos, with alternative service for self-represented litigants.
Source text: The Court’s email address is: Toya.Harvey@cookcountyil.gov. Any email communication to the Court, shall also be sent to all parties of record except confidential pretrial memorandum. In the case of self-represented litigants, alternative service may be required.)
All written communications with court staff must include case name/docket number and copy all parties/attorneys of record.
Source text: All written communications with court staff must list the case name and docket number. All parties and attorneys of record must be copied on written communications with court staff.
Pre-trial conferences are held Mon/Fri afternoons by agreement; schedule via email to law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov; memoranda due 3 days prior.
Source text: Pretrial Conferences are conducted by agreement of the parties on a Monday or Friday afternoon. To schedule a pre-trial conference, contact law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov. A pre-trial memorandum from each party should be provided no later than 3 days before the pre-trial conference.
Chambers email is law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov; all phone calls to chambers must be conducted in person.
Source text: Email: law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov ALL CALLS ARE IN PERSON
All official court communication must use the Calendar C email address, include all parties, and avoid creating new threads for cases with existing threads.
Source text: Official communication with the Court must occur through the email address dedicated to Calendar C and include all parties. DO NOT CREATE A NEW EMAIL THREAD IF A THREAD ALREADY EXISTS FOR THE CASE.
Petitions to Approve Settlement are submitted by emailing the judge at scott.mckenna@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: For cases which were assigned to Judge McKenna for trial - but in which all or some portion of a case involving minors, disabled persons or survival/wrongful death claims has settled - said Petition and proposed Order shall be presented to the Court by emailing it to the Judge.
Parties must obtain a transfer order then schedule pre-trial conferences by emailing the judge with all parties cc'd, then send a confirming Order.
Source text: Once all parties are in agreement to go before Judge McKenna, the parties must obtain from Courtroom 2005 an Order transferring the case to Judge McKenna for pre-trial only. The parties can then schedule a date for pre-trial by emailing the Judge at scott.mckenna@cookcountyil.gov, with all parties cc’d on the email, indicating the case information and time frame requested for the pre-trial. Judge McKenna will provide available dates and, once a date has been confirmed, the parties must send an Order to the Judge scheduling the Conference.
Attorneys must submit 3-5 possible pretrial dates to the judge's email, including case name/number and copying all counsel.
Source text: A. Dates — Attorneys should submit 3-5 possible dates and times that work for all parties to karen.omalley@cookcountyil.gov. Please include the case name and number. Copy all counsel of record on the communication with the Court. The judge will select the first available date for a pretrial.
Emergency motions with proposed order must be submitted via email by 10:00 AM, include introductory paragraph, and notice to opposing parties.
Source text: Emergency Motions with a proposed Order must be submitted by 10:00 AM via email and include an introductory paragraph stating the grounds for the emergency. The movant must have an appearance on file and must give notice of the emergency motion to opposing parties according to circuit court rules.
All Calendar R court communications must use the designated email, cc all parties, and are limited to specific permitted uses.
Source text: Any communications with the Court with respect to Calendar R matters must be submitted to the email address for Calendar R listed above (Law.CalRcc@cookcountyil.gov). Any email correspondence to the Court must copy all parties who have appeared. Such email communication is strictly limited to (1) the submission of proposed agreed orders; (2) the submission of routine or agreed motions; (3) submission of courtesy copies for fully-briefed motions; and (4) other email communication expressly permitted by court order. Counsel, will not be answered.
Official court communication must use the Calendar Z email address and copy all parties.
Source text: Official communication with the Court (i.e. routine motions, agreed motions, submitted Orders) will take place through the email address dedicated to Calendar Z: law.calZcc@cookcountyil.gov. All email correspondence to the Court must notice/copy all parties.
All Calendar A email communications to the Court must use the designated email, copy all parties, and are limited to permitted purposes.
Source text: Any permitted communications with the Court with respect to Calendar A matters will be submitted to the email address for Calendar A listed above. All email correspondence to the Court must copy all parties. Such email communication is strictly limited to (1) the submission of orders; (2) the submission of routine or agreed motions; (3) the submission of Notices of Motion for matters set on the Court’s 9:00 AM motion call; (4) any other email communication expressly permitted by this order. Counsel, parties, or others may not use email for any other purpose. Those emails will not be answered.
All email communications with court staff must include case name and docket number, copy all parties/attorneys of record.
Source text: All emails written communications with court staff must list the case name and docket number. All parties and attorneys of record must be copied on all written communications with court staff. Email communications are preferred.
Pre-approval for emergency motions requires submitting a copy via email to chambers by 2:30 PM the day prior.
Source text: Pre-approval to appear must be obtained from chambers by submitting a copy of the emergency motion via email for review no later than 2:30 PM the day prior.
CMCs cannot be stricken or rescheduled via email unless extenuating circumstances or court rescheduling apply.
Source text: The Court will not strike or move case management conferences via email even with an Agreed Order unless there are extenuating circumstances or it is required due to Court rescheduling.
Objections to routine motions must be emailed to Calendar X, copying all parties, before the motion's scheduled date and time.
Source text: A party may object to the entry of a routine motion by emailing Calendar X, copying all parties prior to the date and time the motion is set.
Zoom appearance requests require advance submission to Calendar X email with explanation, copy all parties, and are only approved for emergencies or exigent circumstances.
Source text: If extenuating circumstances require a Zoom appearance, requests must be made in advance to the Calendar X email explaining the circumstance and copying all parties/counsel. Approvals are limited to emergencies and exigent circumstances.
All official court communication must be conducted via the Calendar X email address law.calXcc@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Official communication with the Court noted throughout this Standing Order will take place through the email address dedicated to Calendar X: law.calXcc@cookcountyil.gov.
Requests for interpreters or Zoom access for parties outside the United States must be submitted to Administrative Assistant Joseph Fleming at least three business days in advance via email or phone.
Source text: Joseph Fleming, Administrative Assistant Joseph.fleming@cookcountyil.gov (Requests for interpreters or Zoom access for parties (312) 603-7546 located outside the United States must be submitted at least three business days in advance.)
Attorneys should submit 3-5 possible pretrial dates/times to the judge's email, including case name/number and copying all counsel of record.
Source text: Attorneys should submit 3-5 possible dates and times that work for all parties to patricia.sheahan@cookcountyil.gov. Please include the case name and number. Copy all counsel of record on the communication with the Court. The judge will select the first available date for a pretrial.
Counsel/SRLs can contact Joseph Fleming via phone or email for questions about Probate Division or this Order.
Source text: or the Probate Division Administrative Assistant, Joseph Fleming, at (312) 603-7546 or Joseph.Fleming@cookcountyil.gov.
Counsel/SRLs can contact Probate Staff Attorney via phone or email for questions about Probate Division or this Order.
Source text: If counsel or SRLs do not have internet access or have questions regarding the Probate Division or this Order, they should contact the Probate Staff Attorney at (312) 603-7545 or Probate.DivAtty@cookcountyil.gov
Inquiries about filing issues can be directed to probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com or (312) 603-5647.
Source text: Filing issues probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com (312) 603-5647
Inquiries about fee waivers for 298 fee petitions can be directed to probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com or (312) 603-5157.
Source text: Fee waivers (298 fee petitions) probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com (312) 603-5157
Inquiries about will-related issues can be directed to jlmckay@cookcountycourt.com or (312) 603-6558.
Source text: Issues related to wills jlmckay@cookcountycourt.com (312) 603-6558
E-file assistance is available via email at efilehelp@cookcountycourt.com or phone at (312) 603-3784 or (312) 603-5647.
Source text: E-File Helpdesk efilehelp@cookcountycourt.com (312) 603-3784 (312) 603-5647
Inquiries about wills and letters of office can be directed to probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com or (312) 603-7229.
Source text: Wills and Letters of Office probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com (312) 603-7229
General probate questions can be directed to probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com or (312) 603-2591.
Source text: Jose Virella, Assistant Operations Manager jzvirella@cookcountycourt.com General Probate Questions (312) 603-2591 probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com
Inquiries about court hearings and orders can be directed to (312) 603-6878.
Source text: Court Hearings - Orders (312) 603-6878
Operations Manager David Hensel can be reached at dwhensel@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: David Hensel, Operations Manager dwhensel@cookcountycourt.com
The Senior Administrative Assistant can be reached at (312) 603-5025.
Source text: Senior Administrative Assistant (312) 603-5025
Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk Shanae Adams can be reached at snadams@cookcountycourt.com or (312) 603-2486.
Source text: Shanae Adams, Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk snadams@cookcountycourt.com (312) 603-2486
Chief Deputy Clerk Best Anaele can be reached at beanaele@cookcountycourt.com or (312) 603-5694.
Source text: Best Anaele, Chief Deputy Clerk beanaele@cookcountycourt.com (312) 603-5694
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Barry Goldberg must be submitted via email to barry.goldberg@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: barry.goldberg@cookcountycourt.com
Courtesy copies for Judge Barry Goldberg must be submitted via email to barry.goldberg@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: barry.goldberg@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge James Murphy must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1801orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1801orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge James Murphy must be submitted via email to james.murphy2@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: james.murphy2@cookcountycourt.com
Status reports, proposed orders and bonds for Judge James Murphy must be submitted via email to james.murphy2@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Status Reports, Proposed Orders and Bonds: james.murphy2@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Susan Kennedy-Sullivan (Adult Guardianship) must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1811orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1811orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Susan Kennedy-Sullivan (Adult Guardianship) must be submitted via email to susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov
Courtesy copies for Judge Susan Kennedy-Sullivan (Adult Guardianship) must be submitted via email to susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Amee Alonso must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1804orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1804orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Amee Alonso must be submitted via email to amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov
Courtesy copies for Judge Amee Alonso must be submitted via email to amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel Malone must be submitted via email to probatedivorders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: probatedivorders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Daniel Malone must be submitted via email to probatedivorders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: probatedivorders@cookcountycourt.com
Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel Malone must be submitted via email to Daniel.malone@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: Daniel.malone@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Stephanie K. Miller must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1809orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1809orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Stephanie K. Miller must be submitted via email to stephanie.miller@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: stephanie.miller@cookcountycourt.com
Courtesy copies for Judge Stephanie K. Miller must be submitted via email to stephanie.miller@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: stephanie.miller@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Jesse Outlaw must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1812orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1812orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Jesse Outlaw must be submitted via email to jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov
Courtesy copies for Judge Jesse Outlaw must be submitted via email to jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Terrence McGuire must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1814Aorders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1814Aorders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Terrence McGuire must be submitted via email to terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov
Courtesy copies for Judge Terrence McGuire must be submitted via email to terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Aicha M. MacCarthy must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1810orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1810orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Aicha M. MacCarthy must be submitted via email to aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov
Courtesy copies for Judge Aicha M. MacCarthy must be submitted via email to aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Jamie G. Dickler must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Jamie G. Dickler must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: Probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com
Courtesy copies for Judge Jamie G. Dickler must be submitted via email to jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Kent A. Delgado must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Kent A. Delgado must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: Probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com
Status reports and proposed orders prior to hearing for Judge Kent A. Delgado must be submitted via email to kent.delgado@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Status Reports and Proposed Orders Prior to Hearing: kent.delgado@cookcountyil.gov
Judge Kent A. Delgado's chambers phone number is (312) 603-7545.
Source text: Phone: (312) 603-7545
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel O. Tiernan must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Daniel O. Tiernan must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: Probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com
Status reports and proposed orders prior to hearing for Judge Daniel O. Tiernan must be submitted via email to daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Status Reports and Proposed Orders Prior to Hearing: daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov
Judge Daniel O. Tiernan's chambers phone number is (312) 603-7546.
Source text: Phone: (312) 603-7546
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Carolyn J. Gallagher must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: Probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Carolyn J. Gallagher must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: Probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com
Courtesy copies for Judge Carolyn J. Gallagher must be submitted via email to carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Stamped Order Inquiry: tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com
Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Proposed Orders After Hearing: daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov
Judge Daniel R. Degnan's chambers phone number is (312) 603-5943.
Source text: Phone: (312) 603-5943
Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Courtesy Copies Email: daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov
Chambers contact email is ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov, used for courtesy copies, scheduling requests, and settlement conference requests.
Source text: ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov
Chambers can be contacted via email at CCC.ChanceryCalendar10@cookcountyil.gov or phone at (312) 603-6042.
Source text: CCC.ChanceryCalendar10@cookcountyil.gov 2302 Richard J. Daley Center Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 603-6042
Routine, unopposed, and agreed motions and orders may be submitted via email to the Court, with all parties CC’d.
Source text: Routine Motions, Unopposed Motions, and Agreed Orders may be presented to the Court off call via email. All parties should be CC’d on the email submission.
Filing-related questions should be directed to the Clerk’s Office via phone.
Source text: Questions regarding filing should be directed to the Clerk’s Office at 312-603-5030.
Indigent parties must call chambers at least 3 days before trial to request interpreter.
Source text: If a party is indigent and cannot afford an interpreter, the party should call chambers at least three (3) days before the first scheduled trial date to request an interpreter.
Parties may participate in settlement conferences by phone with good cause showing.
Source text: On request and a showing of good cause, the Court may allow parties to be available by phone.
Parties may call chambers to schedule settlement conference if all parties agree.
Source text: If all parties agree, they may call the Court to schedule a date and time.
Chambers can be contacted via phone at the listed numbers for questions about the standing order, scheduling, or other matters.
Source text: Chambers Telephone: (312) 603-3343; (312) 603-3342
General contact phone number for Calendar A is (312) 603-6348.
Source text: Telephone: (312) 603-6348
Pre-trial conferences may be scheduled in open court or via email to the Calendar C email address.
Source text: Pre-trial conferences may be scheduled in open court or by email to the Calendar C email account.
The Calendar B chambers email address is Law.calBcc@cookcountyil.gov for scheduling and other permitted uses.
Source text: Calendar B Email: Law.calBcc@cookcountyil.gov
Court Coordinator Johan Townsend can be contacted via phone or email for courtesy copies only.
Source text: Court Coordinator: Johan Townsend (312-603-5533) Johan.Townsend@cookcountyil.gov (courtesy copies only)
Court Clerk Shibraun Green can be contacted via phone or email for proposed orders only.
Source text: Court Clerk: Shibraun Green (312-603-4466) lawcal5orders@cookcountycourt.com (proposed orders only)
Judge Thomas A. Morrissey's chambers email address is law.cal5cc@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: E-Mail: law.cal5cc@cookcountyil.gov
Email Judge O'Connor to request a pretrial settlement conference.
Source text: Judge Eileen O’Connor is always available for pretrial settlement conferences upon request. Please email Judge O’Connor at the Motion Cal D email.
Email Judge O'Connor with 3 proposed noon PTC dates that are available to all parties.
Source text: Please email Judge O’Connor with 3 proposed dates at noon that work for all parties.
Judge O'Connor's chambers email address is eileen.o’connor@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: Judge’s Email: eileen.o’connor@cookcountyil.gov
Court Clerk Rita Patel's email address is Rapatel@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Court Clerk: Rita Patel Rapatel@cookcountycourt.com
Judge O'Malley's chambers phone number is (312) 603-3384.
Source text: (312) 603-3384
Judge O'Malley's chambers email address is karen.omalley@cookcountyil.gov.
Source text: karen.omalley@cookcountyil.gov
Pre-trial memoranda may be submitted to the Calendar Z email up to 3 days before the conference.
Source text: Parties may submit a pre-trial memorandum by 3 days before the Conference to the Calendar Z email.
Technical or logistical questions must be directed to Court Clerk Sharon Mindock via email.
Source text: If your email is asking a question of a technical or logistical nature, please direct that to the Court Clerk, Sharon Mindock, at slmindock@cookcountycourt.com.
Judge Sheahan's email address is patricia.sheahan@cookcountyil.gov, used for scheduling, pretrial orders, and settlement petition courtesy copies.
Source text: patricia.sheahan@cookcountyil.gov
Court Clerk Anthony Tucker's email address is aztucker@cookcountycourt.com.
Source text: Court Clerk: Anthony Tucker aztucker@cookcountycourt.com
Judge Sheahan's phone number is (312) 603-6551.
Source text: (312) 603-6551
Chambers contact information for Judge Swedlow, Court Coordinator, and Law Clerk, including phone, email, and Zoom details for remote appearances.
Source text: HONORABLE STEPHEN A. SWEDLOW STANDING ORDER CALENDAR Q ROOM 2007 (312) 603-5902 EMAIL: Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov(proposed orders) Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov (courtesy copies) Zoom Meeting ID: 994 2739 7392 Zoom Meeting Password: 2007 Zoom Call-in Number: 312-626-6799 Law Clerk: Lilly Gullett: Lilly.gullett@cookcountyil.gov Court Clerk: TBD Court Coordinator: Melissa Robbins: Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov
Parties may call the Law Clerk at the listed phone number if email is unavailable.
Source text: If email is not available for any litigant, any party may call the Law Clerk at the phone number listed above for further instructions on how to proceed.
Routine uncontested motions may be presented via Zoom; username must include case number, name, and party designation.
Source text: Routine, Uncontested Motions: May be presented remotely via Zoom. a. Zoom information: 1. Meeting ID: 999 8063 6139 2. Password: 645477 b. For Zoom: in the username, attorneys should include case number, first and last name, and party designation: 1. 20L3456 - John Doe (P) 2. 20L3456 - Jane Smith (D)
Parties must email court personnel to schedule trial equipment setup; parties must supply their own equipment.
Source text: Parties should correspond with the court’s personnel via email to schedule set-up of any trial equipment (e.g., projectors, screens, computer monitors, etc.). Parties must supply their own equipment; the court does not provide any.
Agreed Trial Certification Orders may be submitted via email to Calendar X at any time, even before the trial certification date.
Source text: The Court will accept any Agreed Trial Certification Order at any time by email, even if the Trial Certification date has not been reached yet.
Technical or logistical questions must be directed to Court Clerk Corina McGoldrick via email or to clerk staff on the 8th floor of the Daley Center.
Source text: If your email is asking a question of a technical or logistical nature, please direct that to the Court Clerk, Corina McGoldrick, at cemcgoldrick@cookcountycourt.com or to the appropriate staff from the clerk’s office on the 8th floor of the Daley Center.
How may parties contact Circuit Court of Cook County?
Parties may contact the clerk by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. All written communications with court staff must include case name/docket number and copy all parties/attorneys of record.
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