Wayne County, Illinois
Wayne County is located in southeastern Illinois. The county seat is Fairfield.
County Information
- County seat
- Fairfield
Courts serving Wayne County
- Judicial circuit
- 2nd Circuit - District: 5
- County seat
- Fairfield
- Courthouse
- Wayne County Courthouse
- Courthouse address
- 301 E. Main Street, Fairfield, IL 62837
- Court telephone
- (618) 842-7684
- Chief judge
- Lisa Simmons
Divisions and services listed for this court: Court Probation Services, Disability Information (ADA), e-Filing, Wayne County Circuit Clerk Website, Local Rules / Orders, Self-Help Center, Copier, Court Disability Coordinator, E-filing Kiosk, Free Parking, Internet, Lactation Rooms, Lockers, Printer, Public Transportation.
Work and industry in Wayne County
365 business establishments, led by retail trade (61), other services (59), health care and social assistance (36), accommodation and food services (36), transportation and warehousing (23). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Wayne County
Interstate 64 · U.S. Highway 45 · Illinois Route 15 · Illinois Route 242
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov, waynecountyil.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Legal Services in Wayne County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Wayne County clients in the following practice areas:
Wayne County sits in Illinois's 2nd Circuit - District: 5, and county matters are filed at the Wayne County Courthouse.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Wayne County matter.