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The Office of Corporation Counsel ensures that Springfield's municipal operations adhere to legal standards, safeguarding the city's interests and promoting good governance. Corporation Counsel serves as the legal advisor and representative for the City of Springfield, Illinois, handling:

Legal Representation: Representing the city in litigation and legal proceedings.
Ordinance and Resolution Drafting: Preparing and reviewing city ordinances and resolutions to ensure legal compliance.
Business Licensing Oversight: Helping businesses navigate local regulations to operate smoothly and within city guidelines.
Risk Management: Managing programs that help safeguard city property and resources while ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents and employees.

For more information or assistance, please contact:
Office of Corporation Counsel
800 East Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701
217.789.2000
217.789.2109 (fax)
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Greg Moredock
Director of The Office of Corporation Counsel

Business Licensing

The Office of Business Licensing handles taxicab and taxi driver permitting, liquor, and business licenses. For more complete information about our licensing procedures, we encourage you to review our City Code on Licensing.

Springfield City Code on Licensing

Once you have downloaded the appropriate form found here, please complete and bring it to the Office of Business Licensing located at 800 East Monroe, 1st Floor. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm in order to complete the application process.

If you have questions please contact our License Inspector, Todd Oliver, at 217.788.8426.

Search the current list of Liquor License Owners

Forms

Administrative Court Calendar

Weekly Administrative Court cases
*Disclaimer: Administrative court lists are subject to change and any individual set for court must check with Corporation Counsel prior to court to ensure compliance with any summons issued for individuals scheduled for administrative court.

To view the docket and actions of the court for a specific date, click on the blue “Docket” link in the calendar.

Admin Court Calendar

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Corporation Counsel

The Office of Corporation Counsel provides legal advice and services for the City of Springfield, including in Administrative, State, and Federal Courts.

Contact Information
800 East Monroe, Room 313, Springfield, IL, 62701
217.789.2393
217.789.2397 (fax)

Hours by Appointment: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement Prosecutes all City Code violations including building, zoning, housing, fire safety code violations in Administrative Court and/or Circuit Court actions.

Contact Information
800 East Monroe, Room 327, Springfield, IL 62701
217.789.2375
217.789.2367 (fax)

Administrative Court cases are heard on scheduled Wednesdays at 8:30 am in the City Council Chambers. Two hearings are held on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the City Council Chambers as scheduled.

Hours by Appointment: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Walk in Hours: Monday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm & Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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