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|. Name (State full name and any former names used) Keith L. Spence
Age: 53
‘Education (List schools, years attended, and degrees received): Percy L. Julian H.S. (1978-1982);
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1982-1986); The John Marshall Law School (1995-1999)
Current occupation and employer: Attorney-Law Office Of Keith L. Spence
Current hometown, and neighborhood if Chicago. If subcircuit candidate: How long have you lived there?
Ihave lived in Matteson, IL for 18 years.
‘Work history (List with years); Executive Producer ABC/WLS (1989-1999); Trial Attorney U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (1999-2001); Attorney-G. Clinton Gaston &
Associates; Attorney/Owner Law Office of Keith L. Spence; Administrative Law Judge-Dolton, IL
(2006-2012); Administrative Law Judge-Matteson, IL, (2012-2017).
In what areas of law do you have experience? As a general practitioner, I have practiced in a number
of different areas. Currently, my primary areas of practice is Domestic Relations, Criminal Defense
and Real Estate.
List your bar association memberships. Cook County Bar Association.
List all professional, business, fraternal, scholarly, civic, charitable, or other organizations to which you
belong; Uplift Foundation, Former board member of Southwest Disability Services, NFP; Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Describe your civic involvement. I have been involved with youth flag football in Matteson as a coach
for several years. I have been a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church and am involved
with the PTO at Southland College Prep Charter H.S.
Describe your current and former political involvement, I worked on the Harold Washington
campaign while in College. 1 also served as a legal pole watcher in both of Barack Obama
presidential elections. I have worked as an attorney on several different campaigns over the years
primarily on petition and ballot challenges. 12, Have you run for judge before? When and for which seat? No.
13, List your published writings, with dates and with links if available.NA
14, Why do you want to be a Cook County judge? After practicing for nearly 20 years as a criminal
defense attorney, I understand the need for judges that have not only legal knowledge and
experience but life experience that gives them iisight into the community in which they sit. Iam
from the South Side of Chicago and have a deep understanding of this community. I also have the
‘compassion and temperament necessary to be a fair and competent adjudicator.
15. What are the most pressing issues facing the justice system and why? The most pressing issue facing the
judiciary is understanding the judges role in the fair administration of justice and why it is
necessary to confront the issues of mass incarceration. I believe judges have a role in effecting
‘community change by evaluating each defendant individually and, if appropriate, coming up with
alternatives to prison for non-violent offenders. The judge must continue to be involved when
individuals are placed on their probation call to make sure that they are getting back on the right
track and that they are aware of programs that can assist them.
16. How will your experiences help you serve as a good judge? My professional experience as an
adjudicator and my life experience growing up on the South Side of Chicago has prepared me well
to handle the challenges I will face on the bench.
17. What do you wish voters knew about you? Voters need to know that I am not beholding to any party
or politician. That I love this community and believe that I will be strict but fair and compassionate
if given the opportunity to serve on the bench.
