Clinton County, Illinois

Clinton County is located in southwestern Illinois. The county seat is Carlyle, situated on Carlyle Lake, the largest man-made lake in Illinois.

County Information

County seat
Carlyle

Courts serving Clinton County

Judicial circuit
4th Circuit, District: 5
County seat
Carlyle
Courthouse
Clinton County Circuit Courthouse
Courthouse address
850 Fairfax Street, Carlyle, IL 62231
Court telephone
(618) 594-6600
Chief judge
Jamie Warren

Divisions and services listed for this court: Administrative Order regarding remote SAFE-T Act hearings, Announcements, Circuit Clerk, Court Messaging, Disability Information (ADA), e-Filing, Electronic Device, Forms, Holiday Schedule, IL Legal Aid Online, Jury Information, Language Access, Online Records, Probation, Self-Represented Litigants, Copier, Court Disability Coordinator, E-filing Kiosk, Electronic Device Policy, Vending Machines, Free Parking, Internet Access, Lactation Rooms, Legal Navigation Services, Local Rules / Orders, Lockers, Mobile Devices Allowed, Printer, Public Transportation, Remote Proceedings, Self-Help Center, Waiting Rooms.

Work and industry in Clinton County

900 business establishments, led by construction (138), retail trade (136), other services (107), health care and social assistance (95), accommodation and food services (88). 2022 County Business Patterns.

Getting to and around Clinton County

Interstate 64 · US Route 50 · Illinois Route 127 · Illinois Route 160 · Illinois Route 161 · Illinois Route 177

Kaskaskia College

About Clinton County

  • Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
  • South Shore State Park

Community information compiled from api.census.gov, clintonco.illinois.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.

Legal Services in Clinton County

Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Clinton County clients in the following practice areas:

Clinton County sits in Illinois's 4th Circuit, District: 5, and county matters are filed at the Clinton County Circuit Courthouse.

Contact the Firm

The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Clinton County matter.