March 12, 2026 Uncategorized
If you file a personal injury case against someone—whether because they hit you with their car, because they abused or neglected your loved one in a nursing home, or for another reason—your case might end up in the local civil court. This guide will tell you what to expect from the Cook County Circuit Court – District 2 Skokie.
How to Get to the Cook County Circuit Court in Skokie, Illinois
The District 2 Circuit Court is located at 5600 Old Orchard Road. If you are traveling on I-94 West, turn left onto Old Orchard Road, just after Niles North High School. The courthouse will be on your right.
If you are traveling west on Golf Road, turn right onto Woods Drive. Turn left onto Old Orchard Road, and the courthouse is on the right.
There is a parking garage onsite.
You can also reach the courthouse by bus. Pace’s Linden CTA – Glenview – Northbrook Court route has a stop directly outside the courthouse.
How to Contact the Cook County Circuit Court – District 2 Skokie
You may contact the Skokie Courthouse by calling (847) 470-7250. The courthouse is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from Monday through Friday. It is closed on weekends.
What Kinds of Cases Are Handled at Circuit Court?
The Skokie Courthouse is responsible for handling criminal and quasi criminal cases, traffic cases, civil cases, name changes, and family law cases (e.g., divorce and child custody), as well as special cases like those involving juveniles or veterans, in all of the following communities:
- Deerfield
- Des Plaines
- Evanston
- Glencoe
- Glenview
- Golf
- Kenilworth
- Lincolnwood
- Morton Grove
- Niles
- Northbrook
- Northfield
- Oakton
- Park Ridge
- Skokie
- Wilmette
- Winnetka
The Civil Division and the Law Division are responsible for personal injury cases. This includes cases involving motor vehicle accidents and nursing home abuse or neglect.
If your case is worth over $100,000, you will go to the Law Division. Otherwise, the Civil Division has jurisdiction.
What Is it Like at Cook County Circuit Court?
The legal process may differ somewhat depending on whether your case goes to the Law Division or the Civil Division, and on what kind of personal injury case you are filing. Generally, you can expect to:
- Receive communications about your case with strict instructions for how to respond
- Submit paperwork and evidence within proscribed deadlines
- Be required to attend all scheduled meetings and hearings on time
You have the right to hire an attorney to help you prepare your case for court and navigate the legal system.
We Can Present Your Case in Cook County Circuit Court on Your Behalf
The Rooth Law Firm understands that many people find the prospect of going to court intimidating. You do not have to let that stop you from seeking justice after an act of negligence or abuse upends your life. Our Evanston personal injury lawyer has decades of courtroom experience. Call now to learn more.
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