Overview
The Domestic Violence Division is established pursuant to Part 22 of the Local Rules of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
For Court Forms, visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's website
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Case Types
The Domestic Violence Division hears matters concerning:
- Civil orders of protection
- Criminal actions involving relationships defined by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, including:
- All matters through the preliminary hearing or indictment in which the most serious offense charged is a Class 1, 2, or 3 felony
- Class 4 felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Aggravated stalking
- Civil no-contact orders
- Stalking no-contact orders
Judges Information
| Judge | Assignment | Primary Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, Judith C. Circuit Judge Presiding |
Domestic Violence Division | Domestic Violence Courthouse
|
(312) 325-9000
(312) 325-9001
|
| Ammendola, Marina E. Associate Judge |
Domestic Violence Division | Domestic Violence Courthouse
Courtroom 304
|
(312) 325-9000
|
| Bahena, Hilda Associate Judge |
Domestic Violence Division | Domestic Violence Courthouse
Courtroom 403
|
(312) 325-9000
|
| Bertucci-Smith, Laura Associate Judge |
Domestic Violence Division | Domestic Violence Courthouse
Courtroom 301
|
(312) 325-9000
|
| Callahan, Jennifer Circuit Judge |
Domestic Violence Division | Domestic Violence Courthouse
|
(312) 325-9000
|
| Carroll Jr., John P. Circuit Judge |
Domestic Violence Division | Domestic Violence Courthouse
|
(312) 325-9000
|
| Chvatal, Michael M. Circuit Judge |
Domestic Violence Division Fifth Municipal District - Bridgeview | Bridgeview Courthouse
Courtroom 204
|
(708) 974-6289
|
Additional Locations
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
Maywood, Illinois 60153
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455
Markham, Illinois 60428
General Administrative Orders
Court Locations
The Domestic Violence Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County centralizes the administration of domestic violence court proceedings and related court services throughout Cook County. Domestic Violence Division judges are assigned to the Domestic Violence Courthouse in Chicago and in each of the five suburban municipal district courthouses.
Criminal actions involving family and household members pursuant to the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 are heard at all six courthouses based on the location in which the arrest took place. Requests for protective orders are also heard at each courthouse.
In addition, non-profit agencies providing domestic violence victim services and offender/defendant services are available at all six courthouses.