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.).
Chicago, Illinois 60608
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
| 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
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455
Additional Information
The library is open to attorneys and to the public. Hours of operation are from 9:00 am. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
See Room # 4D00 in the Leighton Criminal Court Building.
Banned devices include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cell phones
- Smartphones
- Laptop computers
- Tablet computers
- All other electronic devices capable of connecting to the Internet or making audio or video recordings.