Serving justice with integrity

Welcome to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois — providing fair, efficient, and accessible court services for all.

Local Court Rules

Details on all rules and regulations for the courts of the 15th Judicial Circuit

Court Holidays

Find a current list of holidays for the courts of the 15th Judicial Circuit

FAQ & Resources

Read our frequently asked questions and find helpful links and resources

Guardians Ad Litem

Find a list of guardians ad litem working within the 15th Judicial Circuit

Mediators

Find a list of civil and family law mediators for the courts of the 15th Judicial Circuit

State-Approved Forms

Download approved forms for use in a variety of court circumstances

SERVING FIVE COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS

Find more information on our courts in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties

Carroll county

301 N. Main St.
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Phone: 815-244-0230

jo daviess county

330 N. Bench St.
Galena, IL 61036
Phone: 815-777-0037

Lee County

309 S. Galena Ave.
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: 815-284-5234

oGLE county

106 S. Fifth St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-1130

STEPHENSON county

15 N. Galena Ave.
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-8266

A Message from the Chief Circuit Judge

The judges and staff of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois are committed to serving the public by providing a fair and efficient system of justice that fosters the public trust and confidence. We work toward accomplishing this mission by continually improving the facilities, programs and services provided to the people of Carroll, JoDaviess, Lee, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties.

The website of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit was established to enhance the court’s ability to provide useful information to all who use the services offered by the five court facilities in the circuit. I think you will find the site useful and simple to navigate. We will do our best to provide visitors to the site with current information and will constantly seek ways to improve.

As you explore our website, please contact us with suggestions about how we can better serve you. Your input is an important source of new ideas about how our court system can better serve the community.

Thank you for your interest in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.

Jacquelyn D. Ackert
Chief Circuit Judge

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