Since 1857, the Madison County Courthouse has been located on Main Street in Edwardsville, Illinois. The first recorded court order was entered in 1813 when the court was in a log cabin on the north end of town. On average over 90,000 cases will be filed each year in Madison County. Please use our website as a general guide to help you navigate the Madison County Circuit Court System. This site is designed with the public in mind and to provide a general description of the court’s structure, function and operation, as well as helpful directories and resources.