Vespa for Judge

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"Mike Vespa is a proven leader with unwavering integrity and strong values. With his sharp legal mind and balanced judgment, he will undoubtedly excel as a judge. His experience, thoughtfulness, and fairness make him an outstanding choice for this important role."

— Mayor Rita Ali

Proudly Endorsed By

Dr. Bernice Gordon-Young, Peoria Councilperson At-Large

Senator Dave Koehler

Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth

Robert Johnson, Peoria Park District Board President

Alex Sierra, Peoria Park District Trustee

Bob Hall, Partner, Miller, Hall & Triggs

Hank Schmitt, Partner (Ret.), Moos, Schmitt & O’Brien

Tim Howard, Partner, Howard & Howard

Hon. Joe R. Vespa, Judge (Ret.)

Hon. John P. Vespa, Judge (Ret.)

Steamfitters Local 353

UAW Local 974

Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat - Retired District 150 Superintendent

Donald R. Jackson, Jr.

West Central Illinois Labor Council AFL-CIO

Mike Hughes, Chillicothe Mayor

Pat Semter, Chillicothe Councilman

Pat Cassady, Principal (Ret.), Dunlap High School

Scott Schifeling, Former President, Peoria Federation of Teachers Local 780

Phil Salzer, Peoria County Board Member

Deric Kimler, Executive Director, Central Illinois Friends

U.S. Representative, Eric Sorensen

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Public Safety

I’m proud to have a 100% voting record in support of our Police and Fire Departments while serving on the Peoria City Council since 2023. Shootings and violent crime have gone down significantly. Public safety will continue to be very important to me on the bench. While I’m a believer in second chances, heinous crimes will be sentenced very appropriately.

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Integrity

Faith in the honesty of the courts is very important because so many cases can be life-changing. That’s why it’s important to be truthful and to expect the same from everyone else in a courtroom setting.

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Fairness

Justice shouldn’t be affected by who you are, your politics, or how much money you have. I believe courts should give a fair shake to everyone, whether they’re struggling to make ends meet or a multimillion dollar corporation.

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About Mike

Practicing Law since 2009

Mike Vespa is a lifelong Peorian, Bradley graduate, community volunteer, Peoria city councilmember, former public defender and 17-year trial attorney. Mike is deeply committed to integrity, fairness and transparency.

In addition, Mike is a peer-rated Leading Lawyer. Leading Lawyers have been recommended by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in the areas of practice for which they were nominated. Less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received the distinction of Leading Lawyer. A lawyer cannot buy the distinction of being Leading Lawyer.

Cast your vote November 3rd for Mike!

Bradley University
Bachelor of Science

Northern Illinois University
College of Law

Director of the Developing Communities

Serving as Peoria City Council Member At-Large

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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5012
Peoria, IL 61601

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