Judge Daniel A. Trevino
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion
- Email • Upon Filing
Notice Of Motion, Motion
Petition To Approve Settlement
- Email • Upon Filing
Courtesy copies
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Clerk31 contacts
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- (312) 603-5694
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- (312) 603-5025
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- (312) 603-2591
- (312) 603-7229
- (312) 603-3784, (312) 603-5647
- (312) 603-6558
- (312) 603-5157
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Chambers4 contacts
- daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Other Contacts1 contacts
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Briefs must not exceed 15 pages.
Briefs shall not exceed 15 pages.
Brief
15 pages
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
All briefs must be double-spaced, typed in 12-point font, and set with 1-inch margins.
**All Briefs Shall Be:** (1) Double Spaced; (2) Typed in 12-point font; (3) Set with 1-inch margins.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Evidence deposition transcripts must have the pages where objections appear clipped or tabbed when provided to the Court for objection rulings.
When ruling on objections in evidence depositions, the Court is to be given a transcript of the deposition with the pages where the objection appears clipped or tabbed.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Pleadings and briefs must have clearly labeled, tabbed exhibits/attachments; proposed orders go in a separate PDF; if tabbing is not possible, each document must be properly labeled.
All submissions of pleadings and briefs shall have Exhibits/attachments that are clearly labeled with identifying names and which are tabbed. Proposed orders should be submitted in a separate PDF file attached to the same email. If it is not possible for the movant to submit a tabbed PDF document with all supporting documents, then each document must be properly labeled to identify its content
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Attorneys and self-represented litigants with email must include an email address on appearances and all pleadings/briefs for service under Rule 131(d); those without email may call the Court.
Pursuant to ISCR 11(b), an attorney must include on the appearance and on all pleadings and briefs filed in court an email address to which documents and notices will be served in conformance with Rule 131 (d). A self-represented litigant who has an email address must also include the email address on the appearance and on all pleadings and briefs filed in court to which documents and notices will be served in conformation with Rule 131 (d). If email is not available for any litigant, any party may call the Court at the phone number listed for further instructions on how to proceed.
Document Type
Appearance
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Pretrial settlement submissions must contain a summary of the facts, the demand, and the offer.
Pretrial submissions should be delivered to the Court by email to Daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov at least 3 days prior to the conference. containing (a) a summary of the facts, (b) the demand and (c) the offer.
Document Type
Pretrial Submission
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
The parties jointly submit a short, non-argumentative written statement of the case listing the parties, the nature of the case, the attorneys, and each party's witness list.
The parties jointly will submit a short non-argumentative statement of the case in writing, listing the parties, the nature of the case, the attorneys representing the respective parties and a list of witnesses to be called by each party.
Document Type
Statement Of Case
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Motions in limine must be in writing, and a written order reflecting the Court's ruling must be prepared.
All Motions in Limine shall be in writing and a written Order shall be prepared reflecting the Court's ruling on same.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
The movant must state in the email and motion whether the motion is agreed or opposed; agreed orders are emailed with 'Agreed' in the title and entered without a briefing schedule.
The movant must state in the email and motion whether the motion is agreed or whether there is an objection. If the motion is agreed, and the respondent does not object to the entry of the order, the parties shall email the proposed order to including the word “Agreed” in the title of the order, and the order will be entered without a briefing schedule.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Every submission to the Court must bear the Clerk's stamp and be sent to every other party in the same manner and form.
Any submission to the Court must contain the Clerk’s stamp and is required to be sent to every other party to the litigation in the same manner and form.
Document Type
Submission
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Briefs citing cases from outside Illinois or in federal court (including the 7th Circuit or Northern District of Illinois) must attach a copy of the cited case.
All briefs citing to cases outside of Illinois or in federal court must include a copy of the case attached to the brief. This includes cases cited to in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals or the Northern District of Illinois.
Document Type
Brief
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
A pre-trial will not be conducted unless there has been a demand and offer.
Summary: A pre-trial settlement conference will not be conducted unless a demand and offer have been exchanged.
Document Type
Pretrial Submission
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Each party must file briefs electronically with the Clerk of the Circuit Court along with exhibits.
Each party shall file their briefs electronically with the Clerk of the Circuit Court with exhibits.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 5 | VII. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - Courtesy Copies
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Pretrial settlement submissions must be delivered to chambers by email at least 3 days before the conference.
Pretrial submissions should be delivered to the Court by email to Daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov at least 3 days prior to the conference.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | I. PRE-TRIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notice of all motions must be given to every party that has appeared (and is not in default) as well as any party served whose time to appear has not yet expired.
Under Circuit Court Rule 2.1, notice of all motions must be given to all parties who have appeared, and have not been held in default, and to any party that has been served and whose time to appear has not expired on the date of notice.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 4 | V. POST-TRIAL MOTIONS
The movant must send the order to all parties and include proof of that sending in courtesy copies; failure to submit such proof may result in denial or continuance of the motion.
Movant is responsible for sending the order to all parties. Email communications with the Court should copy all parties. Proof that the order was sent to all parties is required in all courtesy copies of motions submitted to the Court. Failure to submit proof that the order regarding the motion was sent to all parties may be a basis for the denial or continuance of the motion until such proof is presented to the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 6 | VII. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - Orders
Every submission to the Court must be sent to every other party to the litigation in the same manner and form.
Any submission to the Court must contain the Clerk’s stamp and is required to be sent to every other party to the litigation in the same manner and form.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 6 | VII. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - All Briefs Shall Be
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of the Notice of Motion and corresponding Motion must be emailed to the Court by 4:30pm the day before the motion's initial presentment.
A Courtesy Copy of any Notice of Motion and the corresponding Motion shall be emailed to the Court no later than 4:30pm the day before the Motion has been Noticed up for initial presentment.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 4 | V. POST-TRIAL MOTIONS
The movant must email a complete courtesy copy of all briefs and exhibits to Chambers and drop off a hard copy outside Room 2606; failure results in denial or continuance of the motion.
The movant is responsible for emailing a complete courtesy copy of the motion to the Court consisting of all briefs and exhibits filed in support of or in opposition to the motion to Daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov. The movant is also responsible for dropping off a hard copy of all courtesy copies to the basket outside of Room 2606. Movant’s failure to submit a complete courtesy copy will result in the denial or continuance of the motion.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 5 | VII. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - Courtesy Copies
Petitions to Approve Settlement in wrongful death, survival, minor, or disabled cases must be filed with courtesy copies emailed to Chambers, and all email transmittals must copy all counsel of record.
Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered to daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov. All email transmittals must copy all counsel of record.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 5 | VI. PETITIONS TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT
Chambers Communication Rules
Email to chambers is for scheduling only unless the Court specifically directs otherwise or the Post-Trial Motions Section permits it.
Email Address daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov (Email is FOR SCHEDULING ONLY unless otherwise specifically directed by the Court or as addressed below in Post-Trial Motions Section)
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Header/Contact Information
To confirm trial availability, email chambers with case name, court number, trial attorney names, start date, and anticipated trial length, copying other attorneys.
To confirm availability, please email the Court at: Daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov - Please copy the other attorneys of record on all emails. Within the message, include case name, court number and names of the trial attorneys. Please indicate start date of trial and the anticipated length of the trial.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | II. TRIAL AVAILABILITY ("PICK 5")
Upon assignment for trial, the parties must email a copy of the Trial Assignment Order to chambers.
The parties are to email a copy of the Trial Assignment Order to the Court at: Daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 2 | IV. TRIALS - A. Upon Assignment for Trial
All email correspondence to the Court must copy all parties and include the hearing date in the subject line when applicable.
All email correspondence to the Court must notice/copy all parties. Please include the date of the hearing, if applicable, in the subject line of the email.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 5 | VII. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - Correspondence with the Court
To schedule a settlement conference, email chambers, copy the other attorneys of record, and suggest 2-3 dates.
To schedule a settlement conference, please email the Court at: Daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov - Please copy the other attorneys of record on all emails. - Within the message, please suggest 2 or 3 dates for the conference.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | I. PRE-TRIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES