New: a trial court in 1 of every 10 U.S. counties. Read the post
Court Rules
Judge

Judge Barry Goldberg

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Brief
15 pgs
Motion in Limine
10 pgs
Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Motion in Limine, Response

Motion, Brief

  • When Fully Briefed

Petition

Communication

Filters:

Page & Word Limits2 rules

Page LimitsCivil cases

Both the motion and response are limited to 10 pages. No reply is permitted.

Motion in limine
Up to 10 pages
Response
Up to 10 pages
Probate - Calendar 29 - Judge Goldberg - Standing Order (eff Sept 16, 2024) · Sep 2024 · p. 2|SectionSET MATTERS
Page LimitsCivil cases

Supporting and response briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages. Sur-replies are not permitted except by express permission of the Court.

Brief
Up to 15 pages
Reply brief
Up to 10 pages
Format
Double-spaced

Court's wording

There is a fifteen (15) page [standard margins, double-spaced] limit on all supporting and response briefs. There is a ten (10) page [standard margins, double-spaced] limit on all reply briefs. Additional briefing (i.e., sur-reply, etc.) is not permitted except by express permission of the Court, and such motions along with motions for leave to file oversize briefs are strongly discouraged.

Probate - Calendar 29 - Judge Goldberg - Standing Order (eff Sept 16, 2024) · Sep 2024 · p. 2|SectionSET MATTERS

Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

the motion is properly marked as an "EMERGENCY MOTION" and includes a sufficient factual basis clearly stating the nature of the emergency

Document
Motion

Include

  • EMERGENCY MOTION
Probate - Calendar 29 - Judge Goldberg - Standing Order (eff Sept 16, 2024) · Sep 2024 · p. 2|SectionEMERGENCY MOTIONS

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

No filing should be e-mailed or faxed to chambers.

No filing should be e-mailed or faxed to chambers.

Civil cases

Page 2 | SET MATTERS

Emergency motions must be filed through the Clerk's E-Filing System.

the motion is properly filed through the Clerk's E-Filing System

Civil cases

Page 2 | EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Emergency motion copies and supporting documents must be hand-delivered to the Court no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

a copy thereof, along with all supporting documents, and proof of proper notice to all parties entitled thereto is timely delivered via hand delivery to this Court no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment

Civil cases

Page 2 | EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Motions in limine must be filed no later than two weeks before the hearing; responses no later than one week before.

any motion in limine must be filed no later than two weeks prior to the hearing date, and any response thereto must be filed no later than one week prior to the hearing date

Civil cases

Page 2 | SET MATTERS

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Emergency motions require proper notice per local rules and Supreme Court Rules, with proof of notice delivered to the Court.

proper notice is given in compliance with local rules and Supreme Court Rules

Civil cases

Page 2 | EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of documents relating to structured settlement petitions must be delivered per the Standing Order.

Courtesy copies of any documents relating to such Petitions to be delivered in compliance with the provisions of this Standing Order.

Civil cases

Page 1 | PETITIONS FOR TRANSFER OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS

Courtesy copies will not be accepted by email.

No courtesy copies of any kind will be accepted by Email.

Civil cases

Page 1 | PETITIONS FOR TRANSFER OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS

Hearing dates will not be set until courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and briefs are provided; the movant must provide a complete set.

No hearing-dates will be set unless the Court has been provided with courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and briefs (in compliance with the provisions of this Standing Order). Unless otherwise stated, it is the movants obligation to provide a complete set of courtesy copies.

Civil cases

Page 2 | SET MATTERS

The movant must deliver courtesy copies of each motion in limine and response per the Standing Order.

Courtesy copies of each motion and response must be delivered by the movant in compliance with the provisions of this Standing Order.

Civil cases

Page 2 | SET MATTERS

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 118 rules apply across Circuit Court of Cook County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Communication

All 59
  • Contact
    Email

    Questions, comments, or concerns about the eFileIL e-filing system should be directed to Tyler Technologies at efiling.support@tylertech.com.

  • Contact
    Email to chambers

    Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.

  • Contact
    Email

    Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com.

Filing Timing

All 12
  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    Attorney fee petitions for court-appointed attorneys must be filed within 60 days after final order or 6 months after service/cost, whichever is earlier.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Decedent's estate agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court Remote Access Policy, after the judge signs an order, the Clerk of the Circuit Court will upload it to the Odyssey system, where it should appear within two (2) business days.

Filing Requirements

All 11
  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    Chancery Division complaints must include specific caption designations based on the relief sought.

  • Applies to
    Motion
    Must include
    caption

    Motions to correct errors in criminal cases must be in writing, accompanied by affidavit, and notice must be served on the prosecution.

  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    All initiating papers must include the court name and department/division/district in the caption; small claims complaints must be endorsed 'Small Claims'.

E-Filing

All 9
  • Applies to
    Civil case filing

    E-filing is mandatory for all Cook County civil cases through the eFileIL system as of July 1, 2018, except Quasi-Criminal, Housing, and Wills cases.

  • Applies to
    Verified status report

    In order to ask the Court to consider entering such agreed orders via e-mail, regular mail or courier, attorneys must first e-file a brief “verified status report” that explains the status of the case and the basis for the request.

  • You will not receive orders if your e-mail address is not accurate in the e-filing system and/or you have not filed as the attorney of record.

More categories

View all Circuit Court of Cook County rules
About Judge Barry Goldberg

Barry Goldberg is a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, sitting in the Probate Division. The Circuit Court of Cook County is the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Judge Goldberg's published procedures include a standing order for Probate Calendar 29, effective September 16, 2024.

Common questions about Judge Barry Goldberg's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Barry Goldberg?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for petitions. Courtesy copies will not be accepted by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PETITIONS FOR TRANSFER OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Barry Goldberg?

Judge Barry Goldberg's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 10 pages. Supporting and response briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages. Sur-replies are not permitted except by express permission of the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SET MATTERS

What page or word limits apply to motion in limine before Judge Barry Goldberg?

Judge Barry Goldberg's rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages. Motions in limine and responses are limited to 10 pages each; no reply is permitted.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SET MATTERS

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Barry Goldberg?

Emergency motions must be marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' and include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Barry Goldberg?

No filing should be e-mailed or faxed to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SET MATTERS

What filing deadlines does Judge Barry Goldberg set?

Motions in limine must be filed no later than two weeks before the hearing; responses no later than one week before.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SET MATTERS

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Barry Goldberg?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Emergency motions require proper notice per local rules and Supreme Court Rules, with proof of notice delivered to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Barry Goldberg

Supporting and response briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages. Sur-replies are not permitted except by express permission of the Court.

Courtesy copies will not be accepted by email.

Hearing dates will not be set until courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and briefs are provided; the movant must provide a complete set.

No filing should be e-mailed or faxed to chambers.

Emergency motions must be marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' and include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency.

Motions in limine must be filed no later than two weeks before the hearing; responses no later than one week before.

Motions in limine and responses are limited to 10 pages each; no reply is permitted.

Emergency motion copies and supporting documents must be hand-delivered to the Court no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

The movant must deliver courtesy copies of each motion in limine and response per the Standing Order.

Emergency motions must be filed through the Clerk's E-Filing System.

Emergency motions require proper notice per local rules and Supreme Court Rules, with proof of notice delivered to the Court.

Courtesy copies of documents relating to structured settlement petitions must be delivered per the Standing Order.

More Judges in Circuit Court of Cook County

Abbey Fishman Romanek
Judge
Adrienne E. Davis
Judge
Aicha M. MacCarthy
Judge
Aileen Bhandari
Judge
Aleksandra Gillespie
Judge
Alexander D. Marks
Judge
Alfredo Maldonado
Judge
Alison C. Conlon
Judge