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Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
50 W. Washington, Suite 1001
Chicago, Illinois 60602-1305
Our Customer Service Call Center is available to assist with a wide range of court- related matters with just a phone call.
The center operates from Monday -Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm excluding court holidays.
Staffed by experienced Clerks, many questions can be answered and documents can be ordered without having to make an in-person trip to a Cook County courthouse.
We also utilize inLingo translation services to assist callers in more than 200 languages.
Download our flyer to learn more about our Call Center services and other resources we provide.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court can only provide information about the operations of our office. We are prohibited by statute and rule from taking any action such as accepting filings or other official communications (i.e., requests for continuances, etc.) via e-mail or telephone. We are also prohibited from rendering legal advice. If you have a scheduled court appearance, you must appear personally or send a representative. Those who require legal information or legal advice are advised to consult an attorney or a legal services provider.
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