Overview
Pursuant to Cook County Circuit Court General Order 1.2.1(i)(eff. Sept. 15, 2017), the Pretrial Division conducts the initial proceedings in various criminal cases, as listed below, and is in session every day of the year, including weekends and court holidays. On weekdays, the Pretrial Division conducts first appearances in all criminal (misdemeanor and felony) cases filed in the 1st Municipal District (city of Chicago), except felony cases resulting from grand jury action. On weekends and holidays, the Pretrial Division conducts the initial appearance hearings in all criminal cases.
To contact the Adult Probation Pretrial Officers or Probation Officers, please visit Adult Probation's Pretrial Services Division
For case information, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court: (773) 674-5882 or (773) 674-5889
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Case Types
The Pretrial Division conducts initial appearance hearings in criminal cases for non-Domestic Violence City of Chicago misdemeanor and felony to determine conditions of release or denial of pretrial release.
The division also runs initial appearance calls for sex offenses, offenses involving a death, and escape.
The Division hears all City and countywide extradition proceedings for out of state fugitive warrants and intrastate out of county warrants.
On weekends and holidays the division conducts initial appearance hearings for all countywide misdemeanors and felonies including domestic violence cases and all warrants.
Judges Information
| Judge | Assignment | Primary Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marubio, Mary Cay Circuit Judge Acting Presiding |
Pretrial Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 100/102
|
(773) 674-0513
|
| Beach, Charles Circuit Judge Supervising |
Pretrial Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 100/102
|
(773) 674-0513
|
| Ortiz, Susana Circuit Judge Supervising |
Pretrial Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 100/102
|
(773) 674-0513
|
| Ahmad, Maryam Associate Judge |
Pretrial Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 100/102
|
(773) 674-0513
|
| Dawkins, Barbara Associate Judge |
Pretrial Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 100/102
|
(773) 674-0513
|
| Fahy, William N. Associate Judge |
Pretrial Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 100/102
|
(773) 674-0513
|
| Kelly, David I. Circuit Judge |
Pretrial Division | George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Courtroom 100/102
|
(773) 674-0513
|
Additional Locations
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Chicago, Illinois 60608