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Look up a Case |
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Case InformationYou can find court dates, hearings locations, party names, and other case information by searching online or calling the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Customer Service Call Center.
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Make a payment |
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PaymentsYou can pay traffic tickets, fees, fines, and other court costs, like court diversion program payments, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court online or by phone with this Pay By Phone Guide.
If you need help making a payment, you can call the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Customer Service Call Center at (312) 603-5030. |
Find Remote Court (Zoom) Information |
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Zoom InformationYou can find the Zoom information you need to appear for court remotely, like Zoom meeting IDs, passwords, and dial-in numbers below.
If you need help finding Zoom information for court, you can call the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Customer Service Call Center at (312) 603-5030. Helpful Resources
If you need help connecting Zoom for remote court, you can access a computer and get help from court staff in a courthouse Zoom Room (Remote Access Center). |
Request a Court Service |
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AccommodationsYou can find the information and forms needed to request an accommodation for a disability below. Court InterpretersYou can find more information about requesting a free interpreter from the court below: Other Court Services |
Start or Work on a Case |
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Court FormsYou can find many of the court forms you need to start, respond to, or take another step in your case below. Filing & E-FilingYou submit court forms and other documents for your case by filing them. In Illinois, online filing (e-filing) is mandatory for most people.
If you need help e-filing, you can call the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Customer Service Call Center at (312) 603-5030 or Illinois Court Help at (833) 411-1121. Exemptions from E-FilingYou may not have to e-file if an e-filing exemption applies to you. You can find more information and the form you need to fill out for an e-filing exemption below.
Filing FeesDepending on your legal problem, you may have to pay to file your court paperwork. You can find filing fees below.
Fee WaiversIf you are unable to pay your filing fees, you may file an application to have them waived or reduced.
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Learn About a Courthouse |
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Courthouse InformationYou can find information about transportation, parking, hours, holidays, items allowed in courthouses throughout the county below. |
Contact the Court |
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Contact InformationYou can find addresses, phone numbers, emails, and other contact information for the court and other government offices below.
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Find a Lawyer to Hire |
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You may be able to find a lawyer to help you with all or part of your case. You can find information about free and for-hire attorneys below. FreeIf you are looking for free legal help in Chicago or Cook County, you can get advice and referrals to other legal aid and pro bono attorneys by calling CARPLS.
Affordable & Flexible FeesIf you are looking for a lawyer who offers flexible fees and services at affordable rates, you can reach out to the JEP Lawyer Directory (Justice Entrepreneurs Project).
Traditional FeesThere are private lawyers available for hire throughout the Chicagoland area. You can use the Chicago Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service to help you find a lawyer with experience in the area of law you need.
Other Referral ServicesYou can learn more about other lawyer referral services and lawyer directories for Chicago and Cook County below.
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Additional resources are available below:
Free & Affordable Legal Help in the Chicago Area
National Center for State Courts - Access To Justice Video Series