14mo
Avg. to Trial
~1,000
Court PI Filings
Circuit
Court Type
E-Filing
Jury Pool Characteristics
WI-IL border community — working-class demographics
Similar to Racine — moderate-to-plaintiff-friendly
Manufacturing and service industry workers
Illinois commuters in jury pool
Filing Procedures
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E-filing available
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Filing fee approximately $265
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51% bar applies
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3-year SOL
Local Rules & Requirements
51% bar applies
Mandatory mediation
Kenosha County local rules
IL border creates cross-state considerations
Mandatory ADR
Mandatory mediation
Strategic Tips
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I-94 corridor accidents are common
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IL border proximity — venue selection between WI and IL is strategic
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Working-class demographics generally sympathetic
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Cases move efficiently
Frequently Asked Questions — Kenosha Circuit
Sources & Methodology
Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.
Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.
Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.
Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.
Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.
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