Coles County, Illinois
Coles County is located in east-central Illinois. The county seat is Charleston, home to Eastern Illinois University and historic Lincoln-Douglas debate sites.
County Information
- County seat
- Charleston
Courts serving Coles County
- Judicial circuit
- 5th
- County seat
- Charleston
- Courthouse
- Coles County Circuit Courthouse
- Courthouse address
- 651 Jackson Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
- Court telephone
- (217) 348-0538
- Chief judge
- Lori Pearson
Divisions and services listed for this court: Court Disability Coordinator: Melissa Hurst - 217-348-0516, Digital Recording, Food (Vending/Other) - Vending machines, Free Parking - Parking available along adjacent street. Public transportation limited (available bus service)., Language Access - Available language and ASL interpreters., Law Library - 1st Floor, Local Rules / Orders - View Local Rules, Mobile Devices Allowed, Public Transportation, Self-Help Center - Circuit Clerk's office..
Work and industry in Coles County
- Eastern Illinois University — Public university
- Vesuvius USA — Manufacturer
- ITW Hi-Cone — Manufacturer
- Dietzgen Corporation — Manufacturer
- Jimmy John's — Restaurant
1,121 business establishments, led by retail trade (177), health care and social assistance (157), other services (134), accommodation and food services (124), construction (112). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Coles County
Interstate 57 · US Route 45 · Illinois Route 16 · Illinois Route 49 · Illinois Route 121 · Illinois Route 130 · Illinois Route 133
Eastern Illinois University · Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center · Charleston Community Unit School District 1 · Charleston Carnegie Public Library
About Coles County
- Coles County Fair
- Lake Charleston
- Fox Ridge State Park
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Legal Services in Coles County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Coles County clients in the following practice areas:
Coles County sits in Illinois's 5th, and county matters are filed at the Coles County Circuit Courthouse.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Coles County matter.