The Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County has 45 judges assigned to the division. The Presiding Judge of the Domestic Relations Division is the Honorable Grace G. Dickler. The remaining judges fall into one of the following categories:

Preliminary Judge: The preliminary judge will hear all matters prior to the trial of the case unless in his/her discretion, the matter is assigned to another judge for determination. The preliminary judge for each team is responsible for monitoring case progress, including case management conferences.

Trial Judge: Trial judges hear contested trials, defaults or stipulated prove ups and other matters that are assigned to them. Post Decree Judge: Post decree judges hear post-judgment matters after final judgment has been entered.

Post Decree Judge:  Post decree judges hear post-judgment matters after final judgment has been entered.

Individual Calendar Judge: An individual calendar judge will hear all phases of the proceedings (preliminary, trial, and post decree).