Judge Sandra G. Ramos
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 20 pages
- Hand Delivery
Courtesy copies
Court-wideCommunication
Clerk31 contacts
- tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com
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- joseph.fleming@cookcountyil.gov
- beanaele@cookcountycourt.com
- snadams@cookcountycourt.com
- dwhensel@cookcountycourt.com
- probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com
- efilehelp@cookcountycourt.com
- jlmckay@cookcountycourt.com
- probate.divatty@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 603-5694
- (312) 603-2486
- (312) 603-5025
- (312) 603-6878
- (312) 603-2591
- (312) 603-7229
- (312) 603-3784, (312) 603-5647
- (312) 603-6558
- (312) 603-5157
- (312) 603-5647
Chambers4 contacts
- sandra.ramos@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Other Contacts1 contacts
- efiling.support@tylertech.com
Page & Word Limits1 rule
We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?
All briefs shall be: Double spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font, Supported by parallel citations, where available, No longer than 15 pages
Machine summary and details
Summary: All briefs are limited to no longer than 15 pages.
Brief
15 pages
Document Format Requirements1 rule
We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?
All briefs shall be: Double spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font, Supported by parallel citations, where available, No longer than 15 pages
Machine summary and details
Summary: All briefs must be double spaced, use 12-point Times New Roman font, and be supported by parallel citations where available.
Document Filing Requirements13 rules
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Motions for substitution of judge must be written and filed with the Clerk; oral motions are not accepted.
However, oral motions for substitutions of judge will not be accepted, per Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Cook Cnty. 23.6-7. - All motions must be written and filed with the Clerk, then presented to the Court.
Document Type
Motion For Substitution
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
SOJ motions must be heard by the assigned judge and must personally name the judge subject to substitution.
Motions for SOJ must be heard by the Judge to which the parties are assigned. These motions must also personally name the Judge being subject to SOJ.
Document Type
Motion For Substitution
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Parties must provide a list of all exhibits.
A list of all exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibit List
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Parties must provide an agreed-upon written statement of the case including parties, nature of case, attorneys, and witnesses.
An agreed-upon statement of the case, in writing, that includes: the parties, the nature of the case, the attorneys, and a list of witnesses to be called.
Document Type
Statement Of Case
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Each party must file motions with the Clerk; movant must provide the Court an emailed or physical copy of the entire motion, or the motion may be denied or continued.
Each party shall file their motions with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The movant is responsible for providing the Court with either an emailed copy or a physical copy of the motion in its entirety. Movant's failure to do so will result in a denial or continuance of the motion.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Parties must provide Rule 213 disclosures.
Rule 213 disclosures.
Document Type
Rule 213 Disclosures
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
All briefs must have exhibits/attachments clearly labeled with identifying names.
All briefs shall have exhibits/attachments that are clearly labeled with identifying names.
Document Type
Brief
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Parties must provide written Motions in Limine to the Court; they are reciprocal unless specified.
Written Motions in Limine. Parties should provide a copy of these to the Court. Unless specified, all Motions in Limine are reciprocal.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
AI use disclosure is not required for pleadings, but the use of AI in any other filing must be disclosed in writing on the submitted document.
Per the Illinois Supreme Court Policy on Artificial Intelligence, this Court does not require a party submitting any pleading to disclose the use of AI in the pleading's creation. However, use of AI in other filings must be disclosed in writing on the submitted document.
Document Type
Filing
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Parties must verify the existence and accuracy of every cited authority; failure to do so may result in sanctions.
Parties remain fully responsible for verifying the existence and accuracy of any authority cited. Failure to do so may result in sanctions.
Requirement
Document requirement
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
An unmarked and marked copy of jury instructions ready to discuss and review with the Court.
Summary: Parties must bring unmarked and marked copies of jury instructions for review with the Court.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Stipulations.
Summary: Parties must provide stipulations.
Document Type
Stipulations
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
Parties should use the provided standing order form to file with the Clerk.
Summary: Substitution-of-judge motions should be filed using the provided standing order form.
Document Type
Motion For Substitution
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Any submission requiring the Clerk's stamp must be sent to every other party in the litigation.
Any submission to the Court that must contain the Clerk's stamp is required to be sent to every other party to the litigation.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
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The movant must send the order to all parties and include proof of that sending in all courtesy copies of motions; failure to provide such proof may result in denial or continuance of the motion.
Movant is responsible for sending the order to 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 and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Motions over 20 pages must not be emailed; provide a physical courtesy copy to Court and inform the Court when doing so.
Any motions in excess of 20 pages should not be emailed. Rather, a physical, courtesy copy should be provided to the Court. The Court must be informed where a party is providing the Court with a physical copy and not an electronic copy.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
All motion-related communications with the Court must be by email to Sandra.Ramos@cookcountyil.gov and must copy all parties.
All communications with the Court regarding motions shall take place by emailing the Court at Sandra.Ramos@cookcountyil.gov. All email correspondence to the Court must copy all parties.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
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Attorneys must not contact Judge Ramos for complex-case trial availability; direct all such communications to Room 2005.
Pursuant to GAO 24-1, attorneys should not contact Judge Ramos to determine availability for advanced random assignment of complex cases for trial. All communications should be directed to Room 2005.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
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