Richland County, Illinois
Richland County is located in southeastern Illinois. The county seat is Olney, famous for its population of white squirrels.
County Information
- County seat
- Olney
Courts serving Richland County
- Judicial circuit
- 2nd Circuit, District: 5
- County seat
- Olney
- Courthouse
- Richland County Courthouse
- Courthouse address
- 103 W. Main street, Olney, IL 62450
- Court telephone
- (618) 392-2151
- Chief judge
- Lisa Simmons
Divisions and services listed for this court: Court Probation Services, Disability Information (ADA), e-Filing, Online Records, Richland County Circuit Clerk Website, Richland County Directory, Copier, Court Disability Coordinator, E-filing Kiosk, Food (Vending/Other), Free Parking, Internet, Language Access, Law Library, Local Rules / Orders, Printer, Remote Proceedings, Self-Help Center.
Work and industry in Richland County
430 business establishments, led by other services (63), retail trade (60), health care and social assistance (56), construction (41), accommodation and food services (38). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Richland County
U.S. Route 50 · Illinois Route 130 · Illinois Route 250
Olney Central College · Richland County High School · Richland County Middle School · St. Joseph Catholic School · Full Armor Christian School
About Richland County
- Lake Olney
- Olney City Park
- White Squirrel Count
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Legal Services in Richland County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Richland County clients in the following practice areas:
Richland County sits in Illinois's 2nd Circuit, District: 5, and county matters are filed at the Richland County Courthouse.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Richland County matter.