Self-Representation

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Our Legal Self-Help Centers make available correct and current information on Illinois law and court proceedings. A navigator is present during normal working hours to assist individuals with using the available computer and print resources. Be advised, Navigators and employees of the Circuit Clerk’s Office cannot give out legal advice or tell you which forms to fill out.

Associate Judge Todd A. Ramlow

Assignment – Domestic Violence Coordinated Courts / Family Division

Administrative Assistant: Marie "Toni" Hagerman
Chambers Telephone: 815-319-4804

Winnebago County Courthouse
Courtroom 455
400 West State Street
Rockford, Illinois 61101

Assigned Docket

Judge Ramlow presides over dissolution of marriage cases within the Winnebago County Family Division. In addition, Judge Ramlow regularly hears related Domestic Violence Order of Protections at both the emergency and plenary hearing stages.

Standing Orders

Effective September 9, 2019, the following Standing Orders apply in all cases assigned to Judge Ramlow while he presides in Courtroom 216. The Standing Orders are available to be viewed and printed at the links below, and copies will be made available in Courtroom 216 for review. All parties and all counsel with cases pending in Courtroom 216 are charged with notice of each Standing Order and are responsible for reviewing, obtaining copies of and complying with each Order that does or may relate to any matter the party or attorney has pending in Courtroom 216.

See, e.g. 735 ILCS 5/1-104(b); 17th Judicial Circuit Court General Order 6.08; Doe By and Through Doe v. Montessori School of Lake Forest, 287 Ill.App.3d 289, 295 (2nd Dist. 1997); In re Marriage of Jackson, 259 Ill.App.3d 538, 543 (4th Dist. 1994).

Standing Order No. 1 – Pre-Trial Conferences

Standing Order No. 2 - Contested Hearings

Standing Order No. 3 – Appearance and Withdrawal of Attorneys

Standing Order No. 4 – Post-Trial or Post-Hearing Motions

 

Visit one of our self-help centers in person, use our Online Self Help Center to the right or visit ILAO for more resources and information. 

Winnebago County Self-Help Center

Winnebago County Courthouse
400 West State Street, Room 304 (inside the law library)
Rockford, Illinois 61101
Navigator's Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
815-319-4526 or AskTheCourtNav@gmail.com

Boone County Self-Help Center

Boone County Courthouse
601 North Main Street  (inside the law library)
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
Navigator's Hours: 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday
815-547-8083

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400 W State St
Rockford, IL 61101

Effective May 5, 2025

the entrance to the
Winnebago County Courthouse will be located at:

403 Elm Street, 
Rockford, Illinois 61101

One block south of the current entrance, near the corner of Elm and Church. Across from the Winnebago County Administration Building.

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