Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center

Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center The Law Library is open to everyone. Find trusted legal resources while using our computers, scanners, printers, and wi-fi.

You can Zoom for your remote court case, eFile, and find forms. Social Media Comment and Terms of Use Policy

The Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center’s social media policy includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Social media platforms are used to push out information about the Law Library, its programs, and information of importance and interest to its users

and potential users. Comments posted by members of the public do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the Law Library. Comments containing any of the following are not permitted and are subject to removal:

 Obscene, sexual, or pornographic content or language.
 Content that promotes discrimination based on race, age, religion, gender, or any other protected status.
 Content that violates any legal ownership interest such as copyright or trademark law.
 Threats.
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 Commercial activity or promotion that is not related to the business of the Law Library.
 Spam or links to malicious programs or viruses. This policy is notwithstanding any internal policies, monitoring, or terms of use of the social media platform. The Law Library reserves the right to report any violation of terms of use to the social media platform. Users who enter private or personal information on the Law Library’s social media sites do so at their own risk, and the Law Library is not responsible for any damages resulting from the public display of, or failure to remove, private or personal information. Content may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, and retention pursuant to the Illinois Local Records Act. This policy may be amended without notice.

A heartfelt thank you to partners Town House Books 📚and Harvey's Tales for their generosity in donating children's books...
08/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to partners Town House Books 📚and Harvey's Tales for their generosity in donating children's books for our annual National Night Out giveaway.

And thank you to the👮‍♂️Kane County Sheriff's Office for making this community event the highlight of our summer each year!🌞❤️

Your voice matters to Illinois Courts and you get to be the judge in this survey. The deadline is extended through Frida...
08/05/2026

Your voice matters to Illinois Courts and you get to be the judge in this survey. The deadline is extended through Friday, August 7.

📣Your voice matters to Illinois courts. The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts 🏛️ and the Illinois Judicial Conference invite you to take the 2026 Illinois Circuit Court User Experience Survey, open statewide from 07/13/2026 to 07/31/2026. Share your experience to help improve court services for everyone.

📋Who should complete the survey: Parties to a civil case, criminal defendants, lawyers, jurors, witnesses, and other people who use the Illinois court system. 🗳️ All responses are anonymous.

Use the link below to take the survey electronically. Paper copies are available in the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center and at the Kane County Courthouse.

https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/illinois-judicial-conference/judicial-conference-survey/

08/04/2026

Drivers' Privilege Clinic will be held on Wednesday, August 5th from 3pm-5pm at the Kane County Law Library.

The Drivers' Privilege Clinic is hosted on the first Wednesday of every month at the Kane County Law Library to assist members of the public in having driving privileges reinstated.

You MUST have a copy of your Driving Record Abstract to receive help. Visit the Illinois Secretary of State​ to get a copy or go in person to a DMV. This is a walk-in service, no reservations are required.

Please SHARE to help reach those who may benefit from this service!

08/04/2026

If you need to represent yourself in court but have questions, consider our Lawyer in the Lobby program!

Lawyer in the Lobby provides you with a 15 minute time slot to consult with a lawyer which focuses on civil matters such as Small Claims, Estates/Wills, Foreclosure, and much more.

Visit from 9am to 12pm at the Kane County Courthouse, located at 100 S Third St., Geneva, IL 60134, to find the right lawyer for your needs.

Questions? Contact the Kane County Bar Association at (630) 762-1915 or at our email, [email protected]

We're excited to join the Kane County Sheriff's Office National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4! Come visit our table to ...
08/03/2026

We're excited to join the Kane County Sheriff's Office National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4! Come visit our table to learn about free local legal resources ⚖️ — every child who stops by can choose one free book! 📚🎁

ALL court cases scheduled at Kane Branch Court on August 3 and August 4 will be heard remotely through Zoom only.Go to h...
08/03/2026

ALL court cases scheduled at Kane Branch Court on August 3 and August 4 will be heard remotely through Zoom only.

Go to https://kanecourt.org to attend your Zoom hearing and find instructions on how to get started with Zoom. You can call the Law Library for help at 630-406-7126.

❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION for afternoon court goers on 7/30/2026. System outage is RESTORED; Afternoon court sessions are ...
07/30/2026

❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION for afternoon court goers on 7/30/2026. System outage is RESTORED; Afternoon court sessions are resuming.

❗️HIGH IMPORTANCE❗️The 16th Judicial Circuit Court’s System Outage is RESTORED; Afternoon Court Sessions Resuming

Kane County, IL, July 30, 2026 — The 16th Judicial Circuit’s online systems have been restored as of 11:45 a.m. 7/30/2026. Afternoon court sessions will resume as scheduled.

If you experienced technical difficulties with your court date this morning, please contact the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office to confirm the status of your case and any next steps.

We will issue further updates as needed. Please monitor the court’s official social media channels for any additional information.

Please read this important press release concerning court operations 7/30/2026
07/30/2026

Please read this important press release concerning court operations 7/30/2026

❗️HIGH IMPORTANCE: Kane County, IL, July 30, 2026 - The 16th Judicial Circuit is currently experiencing widespread technical outages that are impacting online operations. As of 07/30/2026, remote court access, online court records, and website search functions may be unavailable or delayed while our information systems remain offline.

In-person court operations are proceeding as scheduled unless otherwise notified. Individuals with scheduled hearings should follow any specific instructions previously provided by the court or their counsel and should appear in person as required. If you have an emergency or need assistance, contact the court using previously published phone numbers.

The 16th Circuit’s IT team is actively working with vendors and partners to diagnose and restore services as quickly as possible. A new press release will be sent when the system is restored. Please monitor the court’s official social media channels for interim updates.

📣🚨❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COURT GOERS 7/30/2026
07/30/2026

📣🚨❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COURT GOERS 7/30/2026

❗️ATTENTION KANE COUNTY COURT GOERS❗️07/30/2026: The 16th Judicial Circuit is experiencing widespread technical outages. Remote court access, court records, and website searches may be delayed. All internet systems are currently down. We will update this post when service is restored.

📚 Our Law Library is featured in this series, Kane County Law Library: Open to All! ▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/zPx3L...
07/23/2026

📚 Our Law Library is featured in this series, Kane County Law Library: Open to All! ▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/zPx3L32GNjs?si=XVZy0s4Fas-3in5a

🎥 Watch Kane County Courts' new 14-part short video series, Bridging Kane County Courts to the Community, and learn about court prep, legal resources, traffic tickets, jury duty, courthouse weddings 💍, and more, directly from local judges 🧑‍⚖️and court personnel 🏛️.

Feel confident and informed whether you visit one of our six courthouses in person 🏢 or online 💻.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlVSsh8uEsrY3IfAUmdbAOGqEr7xMWEh7

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37W777 IL-38
Saint Charles, IL
60175

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(630) 406-7126

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