Effingham County, Illinois

Effingham County is located at the intersection of Interstates 57 and 70. The county seat is Effingham, known as the "Crossroads of America."

County Information

County seat
Effingham

Courts serving Effingham County

Judicial circuit
4th
County seat
Effingham
Courthouse
Effingham County Courthouse
Courthouse address
120 W Jefferson, Suite 101, Effingham, IL 62401
Court telephone
(217) 342-4065
Chief judge
Jamie Warren

Divisions and services listed for this court: Misdemeanors, Felonies, DUIs, Contempt of Court, Conservation.

Getting to and around Effingham County

Interstate 57 · Interstate 70 · U.S. Route 40 · U.S. Route 45 · Illinois Route 32 · Illinois Route 33 · Illinois Route 37 · Illinois Route 128

Effingham High School · Saint Anthony High School · St. Anthony's Hospital

About Effingham County

  • The Cross at the Crossroads

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

Legal Services in Effingham County

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

Effingham County sits in Illinois's 4th, and county matters are filed at the Effingham County Courthouse.

Contact the Firm

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