Judge William G. Gamboney

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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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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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 William G. Gamboney

Judge William G. Gamboney is a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Practitioners will find a standing order covering pretrial procedures in Courtroom 202, effective June 1, 2024.

Common questions about Judge William G. Gamboney's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge William G. Gamboney?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motion for reliefs, petition to deny pretrial releases, court order after detention hearings, transcript of first appearances, and defense documents. Specific documents are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

What must be included with motion for relief filings before Judge William G. Gamboney?

The Motion for Relief must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge William G. Gamboney?

Motions for Relief must be filed with the Clerk's office for Courtroom 202 before presentation in court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge William G. Gamboney?

Parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) regarding notice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

Complete rules summary for Judge William G. Gamboney

Motions for Relief must be filed with the Clerk's office for Courtroom 202 before presentation in court.

Parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) regarding notice.

The Motion for Relief must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

Specific documents are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief.

Unless otherwise ordered by this Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings shall be delivered to the court at least three (3) business days before the presentment. If the movant fails to comply with this rule, the court may strike and reset the matter on the call. Courtesy copies should be delivered in a hard copy.