Marion County, Illinois

Marion County is directly north of Jefferson County in Southern Illinois. The county seat is Salem.

County Information

County seat
Salem

Courts serving Marion County

Judicial circuit
4th Circuit, District: 5
County seat
Salem
Courthouse
Marion County Courthouse
Courthouse address
100 East Main Street, Salem, IL 62881
Court telephone
(618) 548-3856

Divisions and services listed for this court: Circuit Clerk's office (Room 204 criminal, Room 206 civil), Administrative Orders, Disability Information (ADA), E-filing, Fee Schedule, Forms, Holiday Schedule, Illinois Legal Aid Online, Jury Information, Language Access, Online Records (Case Search), Self-Represented Litigants, Copier Services, Court Disability Coordinator (Tiffany Schicker), E-filing Kiosk in Self-Help Center, Electronic Device Policy, Food (Vending/Other), Free Parking, Internet Access, Lactation Rooms, Language Access Plan, Law Library, Local Rules / Orders, Mobile Devices Allowed, Printer Services, Public Transportation, Remote Proceedings, Self-Help Center, Waiting Room.

Getting to and around Marion County

I-57 · US Route 50 · US Route 51 · Illinois Route 37 · Illinois Route 161

Kaskaskia College

About Marion County

  • Annual Boat Races at Raccoon Lake
  • Addy's Playground

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

Communities in Marion County

Legal Services in Marion County

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

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

Contact the Firm

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