Franklin County, Illinois
Franklin County is directly south of Jefferson County. The county seat is Benton.
County Information
- County seat
- Benton
Courts serving Franklin County
- Judicial circuit
- 2nd Circuit, District 5
- County seat
- Benton
- Courthouse
- Franklin County Courthouse
- Courthouse address
- 1 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812
- Court telephone
- (618) 435-9800
- Chief judge
- Lisa Simmons
Divisions and services listed for this court: Disability Information (ADA), e-Filing, Franklin County Circuit Clerk Website, Franklin County Directory, Online Records (Case Search), Probation Services, Self-Represented Litigant Resources, Copier, Court Disability Coordinator, E-filing Kiosk, Free Parking, Internet, Lactation Rooms, Law Library, Local Rules / Orders, Printer, Public Transportation, Remote Proceedings, Waiting Room.
Work and industry in Franklin County
691 business establishments, led by retail trade (128), other services (99), accommodation and food services (88), construction (68), health care and social assistance (60). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Franklin County
Interstate 57 · Illinois Route 14 · Illinois Route 34 · Illinois Route 37 · Illinois Route 148 · Illinois Route 149 · Illinois Route 154 · Illinois Route 184
John A. Logan College Extension Center - West Frankfort
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, franklincountyil.gov, illinoiscourts.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Communities in Franklin County
Legal Services in Franklin County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Franklin County clients in the following practice areas:
Franklin County sits in Illinois's 2nd Circuit, District 5, and county matters are filed at the Franklin County Courthouse.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Franklin County matter.