Judge's Letters

Judge’s Letter

Dear Community Members, 

Welcome to the official website of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, which consists of Bureau, Grundy, and LaSalle Counties. It is my honor and privilege to serve as Chief Judge and to represent the dedicated judges and court staff who work diligently each day to uphold justice with fairness, integrity, and efficiency.

This website has been designed as a resource to provide greater accessibility and transparency to our court system. Whether you are an attorney, litigant, juror, or a member of the public, I hope you will find helpful information about court services, procedures, and updates within our circuit.

This website has been designed as a resource to provide greater accessibility and transparency to our court system. Whether you are an attorney, litigant, juror, or a member of the public, I hope you will find helpful information about court services, procedures, and updates within our circuit.

The Judges of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit are committed to ensuring equal access to justice for all, and continuously strive to improve operations to better serve the people of our communities.

Sincerely,

H. Chris Ryan, Jr.

Chief Judge

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