Overview
Pursuant to General Order 1.2,2.1(f), the Criminal Division hears criminal actions and prosecutions, commenced by indictment or information (except for those actions heard in the Domestic Violence Division), related matters arising under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, as amended (405 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.) and proceedings commenced under the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act, (725 ILCS 207/1 et seq.).
The Criminal Division also hears criminal actions and proceedings concerning habeas corpus and extradition in criminal matters and petitions to expunge records of arrest pursuant to the Criminal Identification Act of 1931, as amended (20 ILCS 2630/0.01 et seq.).
Main Location & Contact Information
George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
2600 S. California Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone
(773) 674-3160
Fax
(773) 674-3093
Office of the Presiding Judge - Room 101
Case Types
The Criminal Division hears cases in which the state alleges the commission of a serious criminal act such as:
- armed robbery
- assault
- burglary
- criminal sexual assault
- murder
- expungements
Judges Information
This section provides a short list of judges serving in the Criminal Division together with their courtroom location, room number, and telephone number. Click into each judge’s page to view their standing orders (if the judge has a standing order). Click “view all judges” to see a list of all Judges assigned to the Criminal Division.
| Judge | Assignment | Primary Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddick, Erica L. Circuit Judge Presiding |
Criminal Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 101
|
(773) 674-3161
|
| Brosnahan, Mary M. Circuit Judge Supervising |
Criminal Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 606
|
(312) 603-3186
|
| Joyce, Timothy Associate Judge Supervising |
Criminal Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 404
|
(773) 674-7462
|
| Wadas, Kenneth J. Circuit Judge Supervising |
Criminal Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 502
|
(773) 674-7452
|
| Walsh, Neera Associate Judge Supervising |
Criminal Division, Problem-Solving Courts | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 400
|
(773) 674-3042
|
| Watkins, Steven G. Circuit Judge Supervising |
Criminal Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 500
|
(773) 674-3190
|
| Atcherson, Sophia Associate Judge |
Criminal Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 205
|
(773) 674-7419
|
Additional Locations
Criminal Court Administration Building
2650 S. California Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Bridgeview Courthouse
10220 S. 76th Avenue
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455