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Overstreet Family
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West Frankfort Old King Coal Parade 2007
Judge Overstreet’s Father, Jack Overstreet


West Frankfort Old King Coal Parade 2007
West Frankfort Old King Coal Parade 2007
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John Cavaletto, Senator Jones, Nicole Villani, Judge Overstreet, Congressman Shimkus
Judge Overstreet addresses the crowd at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Judge Overstreet with his wife, Suzanne, their children and his parents, Jack & Ann.


Senator Jones, Judge Overstreet & Congressman Shimkus
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Campaign Headquarters
Overstreet Family at Sesser Homecoming




Frequently Asked Questions

How did Judge Overstreet become a Judge?

Upon Judge James Wexstten’s appointment to the Appellate Court to fill the vacancy by the untimely death of Justice Terry Hopkins, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier formed a screening committee to review applicants to fill Judge Wexstten’s newly vacant circuit seat.  The committee consisted of attorneys and a retired Judge from the Second Judicial Circuit.

After an extensive evaluation process Justice Karmeier recommended David Overstreet to the Supreme Court of Illinois, to fill the vacancy of Judge Wexstten.  Upon Justice Karmeier’s recommendation, the Supreme Court of Illinois appointed Judge Overstreet as Circuit Judge at Large in the Second Judicial Circuit of Illinois effective May 1, 2007.
 
If elected in the General Election of 2008, Judge Overstreet will serve a term of six years and then be required to run for retention.  To be retained, a Judge must earn a 60% “yes” vote to remain serving in their position.
 
 
What counties are included in the Second Judicial Circuit?
Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne and White.
 
As a Circuit Judge at Large, Judge Overstreet still “rides” the circuit as his predecessors of years past.  Judge Overstreet has held court in all of the twelve counties of the Second Circuit and continues to travel daily to the different county courthouses to serve citizens across the circuit.
 
 
What is the ISBA Judicial Advisory Poll and what does it mean?
Each election cycle the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) polls local attorneys regarding various categories of qualifications of each candidate for office.  Judge Overstreet was evaluated by attorneys in the Second Judicial Circuit who have worked with him in the past as peer attorneys and those who have appeared before Judge Overstreet since his appointment to the bench.
 
Judge Overstreet was rated in the top five of judicial candidates across the entire State of Illinois in the 2008 General Election.  Judge Overstreet earned higher ratings than his opponent in every category evaluated by the ISBA.  Categories rated include integrity, impartiality, legal ability, temperament, court management, health, sensitivity and meeting the requirements of office.
 
 
What experience does Judge Overstreet bring to the bench?
Before being appointed to the bench, Judge Overstreet practiced law for nearly 16 years in private law firms.  For the past eleven years, David concentrated on family and municipal law.  He has acted as the attorney to local villages, cities, towns and governmental bodies.
 
David was elected as President and Vice President of the Jefferson County Bar Association and is still an active member.  Judge Overstreet is also a member of the Illinois Judges Association.
 
 
What is Judge Overstreet’s personal background?
David grew up in Mt. Vernon, where he still resides today with his wife Suzanne and their three fantastic children. 
 
He is a long time member of the Woodmen of the World, Mt. Vernon Rotary, YMCA, Jefferson County Sports Authority and other local organizations.  David has served in many community service groups including Crime Stoppers and Project Excell, and has coached various youth sports programs.  Judge Overstreet also volunteered as a youth camp counselor, and formerly was the coordinator of the YMCA youth Y-Guides program. 
 
David is a long time member and Deacon of the Mt. Vernon Church of Christ where he also teaches Bible Classes.

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About Judge David Overstreet

I have been honored to serve as a Circuit Judge at large in the Second Judicial Circuit in Illinois since May 1, 2007. I was appointed to fill the Wexstten vacancy by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Prior to serving on the bench, I practiced law for almost 16 years. I began my legal career in 1991 as an associate attorney with Miller, Tracy, Braun, & Wilson, Ltd. in Monticello, Illinois, where I practiced primarily in the area of school law. In 1992, I moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, where I began my work as an associate attorney with the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos. In Tennessee, I practiced almost exclusively in the area of asbestos litigation.

In 1995, I moved back to my hometown of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and began working as associate attorney with Mitchell, Neubauer, Shaw, & Hanson, P.C. The law firm changed its name in 1996 and was known as Mitchell, Neubauer, & Hanson, P.C. when I became a partner on January 1, 2000. I was also a partner with Neubauer, Hanson, & Overstreet, P.C. which was formed on September 1, 2001, and with Neubauer & Oversteet, P.C. which was formed on September 1, 2006. During my years as an attorney in Mt. Vernon I enjoyed a diverse general practice with concentration in the areas of family law, municipal law, wills and estate administration, and landlord‐tenant law.

I received my J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating in 1991. I earned my B.S. from David Lipscomb University in 1988, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a major in business management and a minor in history. I am a 1984 graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School.
I am a member of the Illinois Judges Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. I served as an associate member of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section in 2004‐2005. I am also a member of the Jefferson County Bar Association and served as its President in 2003‐2004 and Vice‐President in 2002‐2003.

During my legal career I have also striven to serve my community. I have served as a deacon at the Mt. Vernon Church of Christ since 2001. I have been a member of the Mt. Vernon Rotary Club for approximately 12 years and have served on its board of directors twice and most recently served three years as the Youth Exchange Officer. I am active with the Woodmen of the World and am currently the Past –President of the Illinois Jurisdiction and a member of the National Fraternal Committee. I was the Illinois Jurisdiction Fraternalist of the Year in 2005. I also served three years as the Jefferson County YMCA Y‐Adventure Guides Chief and was the local YMCA Volunteer of the Year in 2005. I serve on the Baseball Committee of the Jefferson County Sports Authority and have coached numerous youth sports teams for the past six years. I have also served on the Jefferson County Crime Stoppers board, the Mt. Vernon City School Strategic Committee, Mt. Vernon Township High School Facilities Committee, and as a volunteer with Project Excel.

My wife, Suzanne, and I have been married since 1993. Suzanne formerly worked as a speech language pathologist with the Franklin‐Jefferson Special Education District. We are blessed with three children: Madalina (age 11), Fisher (age 9), and Sawyer (age 1).