Judge Thomas V. Lyons II

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

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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

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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

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Applies to
Complaint
Must include
caption
Chancery Division complaints must include specific caption designations based on the relief sought.
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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.
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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

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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.

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About Judge Thomas V. Lyons II

Judge Thomas V. Lyons II serves on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court for Chicago and suburban Cook County.

The published procedures consist of a standing order for Law Courtroom 2501, effective April 2, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Thomas V. Lyons II's rules

What page or word limits apply to pre trial memo before Judge Thomas V. Lyons II?

Judge Thomas V. Lyons II's rule states these limits: 4 pages. Pre-trial memos are recommended to be short, generally 2-4 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Pre-Trial Memorandums

What must be included with pre trial memo filings before Judge Thomas V. Lyons II?

Pre-trial memos must include the pre-trial date/time; the Plaintiff must list claimed damages and liens; the memo must list coverage levels and carrier.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Pre-Trial Memorandums

Is electronic filing required before Judge Thomas V. Lyons II?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Pre-trial memos should be delivered in person to Courtroom 2501 and will not be accepted via email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Pre-Trial Memorandums

What filing deadlines does Judge Thomas V. Lyons II set?

Pre-trial memos must be delivered to courtroom 2501 at least 7 days before the pre-trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Pre-Trial Memorandums

Complete rules summary for Judge Thomas V. Lyons II

Pre-trial memos must include the pre-trial date/time; the Plaintiff must list claimed damages and liens; the memo must list coverage levels and carrier.

Pre-trial memos should not include entire copies of depositions or expert reports; excerpts are allowed.

Pre-trial memos must be delivered to courtroom 2501 at least 7 days before the pre-trial.

Pre-trial memos should be delivered in person to Courtroom 2501 and will not be accepted via email.

Pre-trial memos are recommended to be short, generally 2-4 pages.