If you were arrested in the fifth district of Cook County, your case will be heard at the Bridgeview Courthouse, located at 10220 South 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL. It is the Cook County Fifth Municipal District, and it handles misdemeanor, felony and traffic matters for the towns listed further down this page.
The fifth district covers the largest stretch of the southwest suburbs, from Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park down through Orland Park, Tinley Park and Lemont. Our Orland Park office sits close to this courthouse, which makes it easier to meet in person before or after a court date.
Everyone entering goes through a security line, so leave more time than you think you need. Missing your call because you were still downstairs is treated the same as not showing up.
With dozens of towns and townships filing into this one building, the morning calls fill up fast. Bring your citation or bond paperwork so your case can be pulled without delay.
Nicholas W. Ktenas was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2017 and started his career as a Cook County prosecutor before focusing on DUI and criminal defense. Having charged cases from the prosecution side gives him a practical sense of how a courthouse like Bridgeview runs its daily docket.
Why felony cases start here, not in Chicago
This district hears misdemeanor cases, traffic matters and the early stages of felony cases. If you are charged with a felony, the preliminary hearing happens here, and the case is then transferred to the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse at 2650 S California Ave in Chicago for the remainder.
That transfer matters more than most people expect. What happens at the preliminary hearing in Bridgeview shapes what the felony court sees first, including which charges move forward and how the case gets described once it reaches Chicago.
Bridgeview courtroom assignments and call times
Bridgeview also runs its felony, misdemeanor and traffic calls out of specific courtrooms, each on its own schedule.
| Call | Courtroom | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Felony preliminary hearing | Courtroom 103 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Felony bond hearing | Courtroom 103 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Misdemeanor bond hearing | Courtroom 103 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Misdemeanor | Courtroom 102, 105, 106, 207, or 208 | 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 p.m. |
| Traffic | Courtroom 201, 209, or 210 | 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 p.m. |
Room assignments here are subject to change, so double check the courtroom listed on your own paperwork rather than relying only on this page.
Know what you are walking into
A free, confidential conversation before your court date can tell you what your charge carries, what the first appearance covers, and what to expect from the Bridgeview call. Contact us to talk through your case before you go in.
Which southwest suburbs and townships file into Bridgeview
If you were arrested in any of these towns, or by their police department, your case is heard here.
- Alsip
- Bedford Park
- Bridgeview
- Burbank
- Burr Ridge
- Chicago Ridge
- Crestwood
- Countryside
- Evergreen Park
- Forest View
- Hickory Hills
- Hinsdale
- Hodgkins
- Hometown
- Indian Head Park
- Justice
- La Grange
- Lemont
- Lyons
- McCook
- Merrionette Park
- Oak Forest
- Oak Lawn
- Orland Hills
- Orland Park
- Palos Heights
- Palos Hills
- Palos Park
- Stickney
- Summit
- Tinley Park
- Western Springs
- Willow Springs
- Woodridge
- Worth and the Townships of
- Lemont
- Lyons
- Orland
- Palos
- Stickney
- Worth
This is the longest town list of any Cook County suburban courthouse, and it includes several townships in addition to individual municipalities. The arresting department decides venue, not your home address.
How we help clients called into Bridgeview
- DUI defense for first-time, repeat and felony DUI arrests
- Criminal defense for misdemeanor and felony charges
- Reckless driving defense for citations that carry more than a fine
- Traffic ticket defense for other citations and licence issues
For how the districts fit together, see Cook County court districts. If your case was filed further east, see our page on the Markham Courthouse for the sixth district.
Common questions about the Bridgeview docket
The fifth district is the largest of the suburban Cook County districts by town count, which is why the list further up this page includes both municipalities and townships. The arresting department, not your address, decides where your case lands.
DUI cases follow the same first appearance, and for felony DUI, the same preliminary hearing process as other charges in this district. The details of your case, including any prior offenses, affect what happens next.
A missed date typically leads to a warrant and forfeiture of any bond you posted. If something comes up, reach out to an attorney immediately rather than waiting.
It depends on the type of hearing. Felony preliminary hearings, felony bond hearings and misdemeanor bond hearings are all called out of Courtroom 103, at 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. respectively, while standard misdemeanor and traffic cases are split across several other rooms at set times through the day. Check the room and time on your own citation or bond paperwork, since assignments can change.
Yes. Our Orland Park office sits close to the Bridgeview courthouse, which makes it easier to meet in person before or after a court date. Reach out ahead of your date to set up a time that works around your court call.
Check the police department listed on your citation or bond paperwork against the town list on this page, since venue is set by the arresting department rather than your address. Bridgeview covers the longest town and township list of any Cook County suburban courthouse. If your arrest happened further east, your case may instead belong to the Markham courthouse.
Ready to talk about your Bridgeview court date
You will speak to an attorney, not an intake screener. Tell us what you were charged with and what your court date is, and you will get a straight read on what the charge carries and what is realistically arguable.
If we are not the right firm for your case, we will say so. Reach out today for a free, confidential review before your Bridgeview court date.
Last reviewed 08/21/2026
