Find Maywood Courthouse
Use the map for orientation. Your court notice, citation, or bond paperwork controls the exact courtroom and arrival instructions.
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(opens in a new tab). 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.
Maywood Courthouse hours, parking, and contact
Cook County lists regular in-person courthouse hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except court holidays. The Clerk’s Office is in Room 236 and can be reached at (708) 865-6040. The courthouse’s main number is (708) 865-6060.
Parking is currently free in lots immediately in front of the courthouse and along Maybrook Drive. The county lists the Pace stop at Madison and First Avenue and the CTA Blue Line’s Forest Park stop as nearby transit options. Review Cook County’s current cellphone and electronic-device policy(opens in a new tab) before you arrive.
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 2600 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
The current Cook County district listing confirms that Maywood handles misdemeanor criminal proceedings, felony preliminary hearings, ordinance enforcement, and traffic enforcement. The court does not publish a current public town-to-room or daily criminal-call chart on that page. Courtroom assignments and call times can change, so the courtroom, date, and time on your own notice control. If your paperwork is unclear, call the Clerk at (708) 865-6040 before you travel.
The county’s Fourth Municipal District listing(opens in a new tab) identifies the courthouse and its current case types. It is the right source to check again before relying on local court information.
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. The public court listing does not provide a permanent town-to-courtroom map. Check your notice or contact the Clerk before assuming a room or call time.
Allow time for parking and security screening. Bring your citation, bond paperwork, and identification, and follow the court’s current device policy.
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 license issues
For how the districts fit together, see Cook County court districts.
If this is a DUI case, our guide to preparing for a DUI hearing covers what to bring and what to expect before you walk into court.
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.
The exact call time and courtroom are assigned to the case and printed on your notice. Cook County’s public Maywood district listing confirms the case types but does not publish a current criminal-call timetable. If the notice is unclear, call the Clerk at (708) 865-6040 before traveling.
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.
For current building details, see the official Maywood Courthouse listing(opens in a new tab) and Fourth Municipal District listing(opens in a new tab).
Last reviewed 08/26/2026
