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David Overstreet

Illinois Supreme Court Judge - 5th District (Retain Overstreet?)

District 5th

David K. Overstreet is an elected official serving as a Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court for the 5th District, having taken office on December 2, 2020. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held positions as a judge in the Illinois Circuit Court and the 5th District Appellate Court.Born on January 14, 1966, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Lipscomb University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Overstreet has extensive legal experience, having practiced law in various firms before his judicial appointments. He is known for his commitment to judicial education and community engagement, currently serving as President of the Illinois Judges Association for the 2023-24 term. David resides with his wife Suzanne and their three children.