The process is the same for accessing both federal and state dockets on Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, and Lexis. However, note that court filings are only sporadically available for state court cases on each of these platforms.

If the dockets and/or filings are not electronically available for your case on Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, or Lexis, the next best option is to visit the court’s website. In addition to locating your court’s website via Google, LegalDockets.com (http://www.legaldockets.com) is a helpful, well-maintained resource.

Finally, if the prior strategies prove unsuccessful, a visit to the Clerk’s office for your court, either personally or via a courier service, might be necessary. We recommend that you contact the Clerk’s office in advance to learn of any fees or other logistical considerations before your visit.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County provides electronic access to case dockets in its Civil, Law, Chancery, and Domestic Relations/Child Support divisions. Click here to visit the Online Case Search page.