Pulaski County Circuit Clerk
Pulaski County
About visiting the probate court
About the probate clerk of court in Pulaski County, Illinois
While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of Illinois.
While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.
In Pulaski County, Illinois, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Pulaski County, Illinois, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.
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About probate judges in Pulaski County, Illinois
While a probate judge in Illinois may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.
In Pulaski County, Illinois, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.
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About visiting the probate court
Call ahead before visiting the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk
When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.
The phone number for the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk is: (618) 748-9300
The hours of operation listed for the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk are:
Monday:8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Reviews
Reviews of the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk
Honestly was presently surprised of everyone at this courthouse after reading the negative reviews about this place..I had my trial it went well. The judge was fair listened to both sides and found me not guilty!! Molly is very helpful who works at the office even the prosecutor was nice. Everyone in the courthouse that day was friendly and helpful. I won my case so it was worth appearing in court for. My hope is that some of the police they've hired are little nicer and more professional when doing their job and pulling people over.
It's really sad to see that a county is so poor (greedy) that it has to setup fake construction zones and speed traps to maintain their operating budget. If you receive a ticket for speeding in a construction zone in Pulaski County, IL you will likely have to pay $812 to have your ticket reduced to a parking ticket, and you will have to pay at least half of your ticket by your 2nd Court appearance to be granted an extension. According to the county clerk your fine will go to collections if an extension is not granted. The county clerk said that would issue a warrant. Also, don't bother with the local lawyers unless you cannot make your court appearances. They will offer the same $812 settlement to your lawyer.
Circuit Clerk, Stephanie, is incredibly rude. Was completely flabbergasted when she informed me over the phone she's an elected official. Talks like a teenager with no experience in service. I have lived in Indiana since 2012. I have renewed my Indiana license 3 times for change of address, etc. during that time. My license expired in June and was told I cannot renew because of an unpaid Illinois ticket from 2016. Called llinois and they (Stephanie of Pulaski county, specifically) very rudely told me I have a $150 ticket -- pay it or don't, no one will talk to me about a possible error. How in the world do they expect me to blindly pay them $150 for a 6 year old ticket I've never heard of prior?
Def fake construction zone, but on top of that the officer lied about my speed. If I’m wrong, then what have they been doing at MM18 for 10 years? Everyone knows very well what kind of racket you have. Since Illinois doesn’t know how to run a balanced budget state, they take it out on the people passing through. Everyone knows and everyone is in on it. The local lawyers even. I hope you get exposed and your socialist state, especially Pulaski County, falls in a sinkhole. Just very unethical.
Someone explain to me how Stephanie L. Crain has a job here. RUDE isn’t even a strong enough word to use for her. I recorded our whole conversation and I’m appalled at how she speaks to people!