If you were arrested in the fourth district of Cook County, your case will be heard at the Maywood Courthouse, located at 1500 Maybrook Drive, Maywood, IL. It is the Cook County Fourth Municipal District, and it handles misdemeanor, felony and traffic matters for the towns listed further down this page.
The fourth district sits along the Eisenhower Expressway corridor and covers towns close to the Chicago border, including Cicero, Berwyn and Oak Park. Cases here range from traffic stops to felony charges, including weapons offenses.
Because the district borders the city, some arrests here involve more than one police department, especially when a stop or investigation crosses jurisdiction lines. That can add an extra layer to how a case gets charged and where the paperwork originates.
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.
Give yourself extra time if you are coming in off the expressway, since I-290 traffic backs up during the same morning hours the courthouse calls its dockets. Bring your citation or bond paperwork with you.
Alexander Ktenas is the firm’s managing partner and has tried hundreds of criminal and DUI cases. That trial background matters in a district like this one, where felony matters, including weapons charges, move from a preliminary hearing into a full felony court process.
From arrest to felony review in the fourth district
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 Maywood shapes what the felony court sees first. At this stage a judge decides whether there is enough evidence to move forward, not whether you are guilty, but the record built here follows the case to Chicago.
Maywood courtroom assignments and call times
Maywood sets specific courtrooms for felony hearings, though misdemeanor and traffic calls are not tied to one fixed room.
| Call | Courtroom | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Felony preliminary hearing | Courtroom 102 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Felony bond hearing | Courtroom 113 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Misdemeanor bond hearing | Courtroom 113 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Misdemeanor | Assigned per case, not listed by courtroom | 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 p.m. |
| Traffic | Assigned per case, not listed by courtroom | 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 p.m. |
Because misdemeanor and traffic cases here are not fixed to one room, the courtroom on your own notice is what you should follow, not a general list like this one.
Talk to us before your first appearance
A felony case that starts at Maywood can move quickly once the preliminary hearing is over. Understanding your options before that first appearance gives you more room to make decisions instead of reacting to them. Contact us for a free, confidential case review before you go in.
Which west suburbs file into Maywood
If you were arrested in any of these towns, or by their police department, your case is heard here.
- Bellwood
- Berkeley
- Berwyn
- Broadview
- Brookfield
- Cicero
- Elmwood Park
- Forest Park
- Franklin Park
- Hillside
- La Grange Park
- Maywood
- Melrose Park
- Northlake
- North Riverside
- Oak Park
- River Forest
- River Grove
- Riverside
- Stone Park
- Westchester
Because the arresting department controls venue, an arrest in any of these towns lands here even if you live somewhere else in Cook County.
How we help clients called into Maywood
- Criminal defense for misdemeanor and felony charges, including cases headed to felony review
- Gun charge defense for weapons offenses, which make up a meaningful share of the felony docket in this district
- DUI defense for first-time and repeat arrests, and felony DUI matters
- Traffic ticket defense for citations and licence issues
For how the districts fit together, see Cook County court districts.
Questions before your Maywood court date
A judge reviews whether the state has enough evidence to move a felony case forward. It is not a trial and does not decide guilt, but it sets the stage for what happens once the case reaches felony court in Chicago.
Weapons cases still go through the same preliminary process as other felonies in this district, though the potential penalties and the evidence involved can raise the stakes early. Speaking with an attorney as soon as possible matters in these cases.
Missing a scheduled appearance can result in a warrant and the loss of any bond you posted. Contact an attorney right away if a conflict comes up.
It depends on the type of hearing. A felony preliminary hearing is called at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 102, a felony bond hearing at 1:30 p.m. and a misdemeanor bond hearing at 10:00 a.m. are both called in Courtroom 113, and standard misdemeanor and traffic calls run at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. in whichever room is assigned to the case. Because misdemeanor and traffic rooms are not fixed here, follow the courtroom printed on your own notice instead of a general list.
Not on its own. The Maywood courthouse still hears cases from the fourth district towns listed on this page, regardless of how close the arrest was to Chicago. Because the district borders the city, some arrests here do involve more than one police department, which can add an extra layer to how the case gets charged.
Yes, especially if you are driving in on the expressway. I-290 traffic backs up during the same morning hours the courthouse calls its dockets, and everyone entering the building still has to clear a security line. Bring your citation or bond paperwork so your case can be found quickly once you are inside.
Ready to talk about your Maywood 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 Maywood court date.
Last reviewed 08/21/2026
