VICTORY & THANK YOU NOTE

I am deeply humbled and honored to have been elected as your Circuit Judge in Will County. This victory is not mine alone, it belongs to every member of our community who believes in the principles of fairness, compassion, and justice.


Thank you to each and every one of you who supported this campaign, whether by casting your vote, sharing words of encouragement, or spreading our message of integrity and accountability. Your belief in my vision fuels my commitment to serve with unwavering dedication.


As I step into this role, I carry with me the trust you've placed in me and the responsibility to uphold the ideals that bind our community together. I promise to approach every case with fairness, listen with compassion, and work tirelessly to ensure that justice serves us all.

Together, we’ve set the foundation for a judiciary that values safety, equity, and respect for all individuals. I am excited to serve you and our community, and I look forward to building a brighter future for Will County.


Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Let’s continue to move forward, together.


Sincerely,

Circuit Judge-Elect Colette Safford

 

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Diverse Experience

My diverse and extensive legal background equips me to serve the residents of Will County with confidence. My legal career spans a wide array of areas, such as Criminal Law, Complex Litigation, Breach of Contract Claims, Real Estate Litigation, Local Government Law, Guardianship, Juvenile Delinquency, Personal Injury, Property Damage Claims, Construction and Contractor Claims, Lawsuit Defense, Administrative Law, and Appellate Practice. This comprehensive understanding of the law enables me to confront and solve the multifaceted challenges within our courts. 

What I bring to the Bench

Education

University of Illinois Chicago Law School (Formerly The John Marshall Law School Chicago)

Diverse Background

Practice areas include criminal law, adoption, local government law, complex litigation, and more.

Public Service

  • Appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Committees on Character and Fitness
  • Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 
  • Commissioner, Plainfield Park District
  • Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals (2019-2023)

ENDORSEMENTS

Paid for by Committee to Elect Colette Safford. A copy of our report filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the State Board of Elections official website (https://www.elections.il.gov), or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield Illinois. Colette Safford for Judge © 2023. All rights reserved.