The week of October 1 – 5, 2018 has been declared Juror Appreciation Week by the Judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. Trial by jury is an essential part of every American’s right as guaranteed by state and federal constitutions. Additional Info...

On August 16, 2018, Lake County Judge Luis A. Berrones was honored at the Illinois Judges Foundation annual reception for implementing a reading tutoring program at the North Elementary School in Waukegan, Illinois. The program has been in place for... Additional Info...

As with past years, several Lake County judges have been appointed as members and officers of various legal and judicial councils and committees in Illinois, including positions with the Illinois State Bar Association (“ISBA”), the Lake County Bar Assoc.. Additional Info...

The Circuit Judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit have voted unanimously Chief Judge Jay W. Ukena to a second term as Chief Judge. He will begin his second term on January 2, 2019. Additional Info...

As of January 1, 2018, the Illinois Supreme Court requires electronic filing (e-filing) of Court documents for civil cases in Illinois Supreme, Appellate, and Circuit Courts. Additional Info...