Lake County Circuit Court cases in Lake County, Waukegan, IL
The Lake County Circuit Court, Waukegan Branch, is a circuit (trial) court within Illinois' Nineteenth Judicial Circuit serving Lake County. It exercises general jurisdiction over county matters, handling filings, pretrial proceedings, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and post-judgment enforcement in accordance with Illinois law. Common case types include criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (law, chancery, small claims, eviction), family/domestic relations (divorce, parentage, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate (estates and guardianships), traffic and local ordinance violations, and orders of protection. It also processes motions, arraignments, case management, and appeals from certain local administrative or municipal decisions within its statutory authority.
Lake County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Lake |
| Street Address: | 18 North County Street |
| City: | Waukegan |
| Zip Code: | 60085 |
| Phone: | 847-377-3600 |
| Fax: | 847-360-6409 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Website URL: | https://www.19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/ |
| Parking: | Parking is limited around the courthouse to 30 - 60 minute parking meters. All-day and hourly rate parking is available for a fee at the Lake County Parking Garage at the North entrance of the facility. Parking in the Lake County Parking Garage is limited to the first floor only |
| Public Transportation: | The Metro Union Pacific North Line runs from Chicago, Illinois to Kenosha, Wisconsin. After exiting the train, walk up the hill, then go two block west to the Washington Street entrance of the Lake County Courthouse |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs, Probation |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendars |
| Jury Service: | Jury Commission |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| Email: | courts@lakecountyil.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyILCircuitClerk/ |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/19thcircuitil |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/lake-county-clerk-of-courts |
| ADA: | Angela Cooper, Director of Administrative Services |
| ADA Phone: | 847-377-3809 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | judicialhr@lakecountyil.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | Nineteenth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lake County Circuit Court
Lake County Circuit Court - Waukegan serves the public by administering cases and providing access to essential court services.
Case types:
- Criminal: felonies, misdemeanors, DUI.
- Civil: contracts, torts, small claims, landlord/tenant (evictions), chancery/foreclosure, arbitration-eligible cases.
- Family/Domestic Relations: divorce, parentage, custody/parenting time, child support.
- Juvenile: delinquency; abuse/neglect.
- Probate/Mental Health: estates, wills, guardianships, involuntary admissions.
- Traffic and ordinance violations.
Core services:
- Case filings and e-filing assistance; issuance of summons; case records and certified copies.
- Court hearings and trials (including remote appearances when permitted); scheduling, continuances, interpreters, ADA accommodations.
- Protective orders: Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, Civil No Contact Orders-intake and emergency petitions.
- Jury services: summons, orientation, selection, deferrals/excuses, juror payment.
- Financial services: payment of fines, fees, restitution; payment plans.
- Court services: bond court/pretrial release, probation, mediation/arbitration, self-help center and standardized forms.