Overview
Jurisdiction
The Circuit Court of Cook County's Fifth Municipal District is made up of the following municipalities and townships in the southwestern suburbs of Cook County: the municipalities of Alsip; Bedford Park; Bridgeview; Burbank; Burr Ridge*; Chicago Ridge; Crestwood; Countryside; Evergreen Park; Forest View; Hickory Hills; Hinsdale*; Hodgkins; Hometown; Indian Head Park; Justice; La Grange; Lemont*; Lyons; McCook; Merrionette Park; Oak Forest; Oak Lawn; Orland Hills; Orland Park*; Palos Heights; Palos Hills; Palos Park; Stickney; Summit; Tinley Park*; Western Springs; Willow Springs*; Woodridge*; and Worth; and the Townships of Lemont, Lyons, Orland, Palos, Stickney, and Worth.
*Jurisdiction limited to geographic area within Cook County.
For specific case information contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455
Case Types
The Fifth Municipal District hears cases involving:*
- Orders of protection
- Stalking/civil no contact orders
- Housing
- Eviction proceedings
- Small claims
- Licenses
- Misdemeanor criminal proceedings
- Felony preliminary hearings
- Ordinance and traffic enforcement
- Contract cases decided by alternative dispute resolution process
- Civil suits for damages up to $100,000
- Mandatory arbitration (less formal proceeding with a three-member panel deciding case) in suits with damages of $30,000 or less
- Name changes
- Marriage and civil union
*The following types of cases are also heard in the municipal district courthouses:
- Felony criminal cases
- Domestic relations cases
- Juvenile justice cases
- Law division tort cases seeking damages in excess of $100,000
Judges Information
| Judge | Assignment | Primary Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy, Kerry M. Circuit Judge Presiding |
Fifth Municipal District - Bridgeview | Bridgeview Courthouse
|
(708) 974-6286
|
| Ahmad, Mohammad A. Associate Judge |
Fifth Municipal District - Bridgeview | Bridgeview Courthouse
Courtroom 209
|
(708) 974-6289
|
| Buikema, Joel D. Associate Judge |
Fifth Municipal District - Bridgeview | Bridgeview Courthouse
Courtroom 207
|
(708) 974-6289
|
| Carmody, Matthew J. Associate Judge |
Fifth Municipal District - Bridgeview | Bridgeview Courthouse
Courtroom 203
|
(708) 974-6289
|
| Castillo, Nicole Associate Judge |
Fifth Municipal District - Bridgeview | Bridgeview Courthouse
|
(708) 974-6289
|
| Fairman, John A. Associate Judge |
Fifth Municipal District - Bridgeview | Bridgeview Courthouse
Courtroom 208
|
(708) 974-6289
|
| Gallagher, John T. Circuit Judge |
Fifth Municipal District - Bridgeview | Bridgeview Courthouse
Courtroom 110
|
(708) 974-6289
|