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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County

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The Clerk of the Circuit Court (Clerk's Office) is, by law, the official keeper of records.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court (Clerk’s Office) is, by law, the official keeper of records for all judicial matters brought into the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Clerk’s Office serves the 5.2 million citizens of Cook County, more than 400 judges and maintains offices in Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview and Markham. Mission Statement: The mission of the Office of the Clerk

of the Circuit Court of Cook County is to provide the citizens of Cook County and the participants in the judicial system an efficient, technological and transparent court system. The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County will provide all services, information and court records with exceptional service and a workforce that represents the communities of Cook County.

11/17/2024

Happy Sunday everyone! Here are the events happening at the Clerk's Office this week. For more information, check out our website!

11/16/2024

Today, our team is at the Progressive Baptist Church, where we are co-hosting a Community Forum on case expungement, offering valuable information on the steps to take to have cases expunged. This initiative aims to empower individuals by providing insights from our knowledgeable team and community partners, making justice more accessible for those seeking a fresh start.

11/15/2024

Tonight our team spent the evening at Niles West High School for their Focus on Your Future Career Resource & Job Fair! Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about our resources and different job opportunities within our office.

11/14/2024

Today our team is out for a resource fair in honor of National Diabetes Month! Thank you to everyone who came out for this wonderful event.

11/14/2024

This Saturday, our office will be hosting, alongside our partners, a Community Forum! At this event, participants will be able to learn how to get your criminal record cleared. Please be sure to obtain your RAP sheet in order to participate in this event, and use the QR code to register.

11/13/2024

Today is World Kindness Day! In 1998. the World Kindness Movement launched World Kindness Day to "inspire individuals and connect nations to create a kinder world". Today, take some time to share some kindness and goodwill to the community around you to do your part in creating a kinder world.

11/11/2024

In observance of Veteran’s Day, our offices will be closed today November 11, 2024. Normal operations will resume on November 12, 2024.

11/10/2024

Happy Sunday everyone! Here are the events happening this week. Just a reminder that our office is close tomorrow! We will resume normal operations on Tuesday. For more information about our events, check out the events page on our website!

11/08/2024

Moments from Clerk Iris Y. Martinez's final State of Address: Reflecting on four transformative years and the dedication of an incredible team. Heartfelt thanks to our staff for their unwavering commitment to elevating the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court!

11/06/2024

Today our team is out at Hanover Township for their Veterans Resource Fair! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful event to gather invaluable resources.

11/05/2024

ATTN: Our office is closed today, November 5th. We will resume normal operations tomorrow, we apologize for any inconvenience.

11/05/2024

ATTN: Our office will be closed today, November 5th. We will resume normal operations tomorrow, we apologize for any inconvenience.

11/04/2024

Today our office welcomed 24 new employees to the team! We are confident that their unique skills and dedication will allow us to continue to enhance our services.

11/03/2024

Happy Sunday everyone! Here are the events happening this week. Just a reminder that our office is closed on Tuesday, November 5th! We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, November 6th. For more information about our events, check out the events page on our website!

11/03/2024

It's that time of the year again where we gain an hour! Don't forget to set your clocks back!

11/02/2024

Today Clerk Martinez held a leadership bonding event for all the heads of the different departments of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Thank you to all of our leadership team for all they do!

11/02/2024

Today our team hosted a Clerk in the Community with Project H.O.O.D and New Leaf! Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for this wonderful event.

Address

50 West Washington, Room 1001
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13126035030

Website

https://linktr.ee/clerkofthecircuitcourt

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Today our office brought the Halloween Spirit! Thank you to everyone on our team for making today so much fun to get dressed up and celebrate. Happy Halloween everyone!🎃 #ClerkoftheCircuitCourtofCookCounty

🌟 What a fantastic time we had yesterday! 🌟 Clerk Martinez and her amazing team teamed up with the 14th and 17th Police Districts to celebrate National Night Out, and despite a little rain, the festivities were in full swing! 🎉 Our community came together with smiles, laughter, and lots of fun activities. From games to music and even some delicious treats, there was something for everyone to enjoy. A huge shoutout to everyone who braved the weather to make this event unforgettable. ☔️💙 Thank you to our incredible officers and volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure a safe and joyous evening for all. Here’s to many more nights filled with community spirit and camaraderie! #NationalNightOut #CommunityFirst #TogetherWeThrive 🚓🎈✨

Our website has a new look! Now you can check out our homepage to learn about our upcoming events, our Train the Trainer series, the Domestic Violence Survivor Center, the Call Center, and more! Click the link in our bio to check out our website and keep an eye out for all the exciting things we have coming up. #ClerkoftheCircuitCourtofCookCounty

La semana pasada publicamos un tutorial en inglés sobre nuestros Directorio Digital de Tribunal de Circuito. Esta semana estaremos felices de volver a publicarlo en español. ¿Va al Centro Richard J Daley para asistir a la corte pero no recuerda a qué sala debe ir ni el horario? ¡No hay problema! Nuestros Directores Digitales de la corte en el nivel de la explanada lo tienen cubierto. Ingrese su información e imprima los datos de su corte. Es rápido, fácil y le ahorrará tiempo y estrés!

Kiosk's at the Daley Center

Heading to the Richard J. Daley Center for court but can't remember which courtroom you need to go to or the time of your hearing? No worries! Our Court Kiosks on the Concourse Level have got you covered. Enter your information and print out your court details. It's quick, easy, and will save you time and stress. Don't miss your hearing - visit us at the Daley Center today! #CourtKiosks #DaleyCenter #CourtInformation #ChicagoCourts

Do you or someone you know have a juvenile record? Whether it's applying for a job or college, juvenile records can have a variety of effects on your adult life. If you or someone you know has a juvenile record, come to Malcolm X College on July 10th to learn all about Juvenile Expungements! Click the link in our bio to register for this event. #ClerkoftheCircuitCourtofCookCounty #JuvenileExpungements

Happy Pride Month everyone! The Pride Flag is officially up at the Daley Center and we look forward to spending this month reflecting and celebrating Pride, as well as continuing to fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #ClerkoftheCircuitCourtofCookCounty #Pride

The newest episode of our Clerk in the Community series is out! Associate Clerk Sam Williams sat down with Adam Kaney, the Supervising Attorney for Criminal Defense for Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA). In this episode, they discuss traffic violations, DUI, and how to navigate the traffic court system. Be sure to click the link in our bio to check out this new episode and thank you Adam Kaney for sharing your expertise! Check out our YouTube Channel! #ClerkoftheCircuitCourtofCookCounty #CGLA

📢Happening NOW! Are you looking 👀 for a job? Swing by the Airport EXPO (hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation) and Job Fair and bring your resume! We will be here until 2pm. UIC Forum 725 W. Roosevelt Road #ClerkoftheCircuitCourtofCookCounty #CityofChicago #ChicagoDepartmentofAviation #jobopportunities #jobseekers

After 42 2/3 years of working at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office, Mark “Smitty” Smith has retired! On his last day at the office, we spoke with him one last time to hear from him about his time here. Happy retirement Smitty and thank you for everything! #ClerkoftheCircuitCourtofCookCounty