Bring the Clerk's Office to the Community

If you know of an event the Clerk's Office should attend please email us at publicrelations@cookcountycourt.com.

To Invite Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos to your event 

click here.

New Customer Service Online Survey

Tell Us What You Really Think: Clerk Spyropoulos was on WGN News to announce a new customer service survey that will help drive improvements throughout the Office. You can find the survey by clicking here, https://forms.office.com/g/vZdiyqNf0h

New Name Change Laws

Clerk Spyropoulos is committed to the implementation of this critical new law that removes barriers for those seeking a name change while ensuring the privacy and safety of vulnerable communities.

As of March 1, the following reforms under Public Act 103-1063 (https://bit.ly/4hDov1u) will go into effect.

The residency requirement will be lowered from 6 to 3 months.

Petitioners can request to impound a case based on health or safety reasons.



For questions regarding name changes call (312) 603-5030 or for forms click https://bit.ly/4jZ4R1K.

Around Town

Our office has been incredibly active over the last month. Staff members have been spreading the word about the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office throughout Cook County. From community events and town hall meetings to resource fairs, our office has been engaging with the public and helping them navigate the justice system.

FEBRUARY 1: Village of Bellwood Black History Month Celebration “The Village of Bellwood Celebrates Black Entrepreneurship”

FEBRUARY 4: 25th Ward Community Meeting and Resource Fair

FEBRUARY 7: Des Plaines Chamber networking Breakfast

FEBRUARY 8: Ada S. McKinley Community Resource Fair

FEBRUARY 8: Alderman Stephanie D Coleman Presents: Sweet 16th Ward Valentine's Day Luncheon

FEBRUARY 12: Veterans Prosperity Event in the Pullman neighborhood

FEBRUARY 12: Rincon Family Services Job & Resource Fair

FEBRUARY 14: State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado Senior Valentine's Day Brunch

FEBRUARY 19: Illinois Tech Spring 2025 On-Campus Career Fair

FEBRUARY 19: Woodson Regional Library Resource Fair

FEBRUARY 20: Loyola's Inside Government Internship Fair

FEBRUARY 21: City of Chicago Job Fair

FEBRUARY 22: Prairie State College for their Healthy Pregnancy Conference

FEBRUARY 22: Prairie Trails Library for Veterans in Recovery Fair

FEBRUARY 25: Catholic Charities Adult Advancement Fair

FEBRUARY 25: City of Chicago Aging Resource Fair

FEBRUARY 27: YWCA: Aspire to Hire Community Event

FEBRUARY 27: Understanding What to Expect; Conversation with Judges, Kennedy King College

FEBRUARY 28: State Representative Brad Stephen's Mobile DMV

FEBRUARY 28: Red, White & Blue Job Fair

FEBRUARY 28: Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen's Community Wellness and Resource Fair

Loyola Law School Invitation

Thank you to Loyola Law School for the invitation to speak on a Women in the Law Panel. It was an interesting exchange of ideas on women navigating legal careers and what the future holds for our Justice system.

Rich Township

Thank you to Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan and the Board of Trustees for including Clerk Spyropoulos at the 2025 Black History Month Celebration. Congratulations to Supervisor Jordan on a wonderful event including performances by community youth.

Equality Illinois Gala

The 2025 Equality Illinois Gala is an inspirational evening dedicated to hope and empowerment. The event reinforced the importance of continuing our advocacy for the equality and rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Let's remain committed to championing equality and supporting the rights of all individuals.

Lunar New Year Festivities

Clerk Spyropoulos Meets Staff

to Share Vision

Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos joined her team at a ribbon cutting for a new breakroom at the Markham Courthouse. We also visited the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse and 8th floor (Chancery and Domestic Relation Divisions) of the Richard J. Daley Center to discuss the vision for the Office and field questions. Clerks work in more than a dozen locations throughout the county helping the public access the justice system, from filing cases to obtaining protective orders to securing an expungement. Clerk Spyropoulos has continued to meet with teams throughout the county to give staff a chance to discuss their ideas and understand her goals. 

Employment Opportunities

Join our amazing team & make a difference in communities across the county. To learn more about these positions and apply, click the image below.

Circuit Court Services

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is dedicated to serving the community with a variety of services. Below are some of the key services we provide.

Click on any of the links to find out more

FEATURED DIVISION:

The County Division hears actions concerning a variety of matters, including, but not limited to the following: adoptions, election matters, emancipation of minors, mental health, municipal incorporations, orders of protection filed in conjunction with a mental health proceeding, name changes, tax deeds, tax objections and other matters in the Circuit Court that are not heard in another division. Click on the image below to learn more.

Need Help Navigating the

Justice System?

Call: The public can receive help on filings and court matters by contacting the Clerk's Call Center at (312) 603-5030, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

WebChat: The Clerk's website now has a customer service WebChat. Users can reach our Call Center Clerks for general questions or assistance anywhere on the site. The WebChat box is located at the footer of every page. Service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

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