PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 17, 2026

Recommendations

To know Casey VanWinkle professionally is to have faith in the profession. He is the consummate professional. Being capable, considerate, and kind without compromising one's oath and duties to one's client is rare. In a world of egos, Casey is humble, decent, and true. Should the voters of Jackson County elect him, the Bench will be enriched, but the Bar will miss him.

I have had the privilege of practicing law with Casey VanWinkle for over 20 years. He has always been a worthy adversary and demonstrated a deep understanding of the law. Casey's most useful skills, however, are his common-sense approach to solving problems, fairness, and hard work. He would make an excellent Jackson County Circuit Judge and possess the necessary judicial temperament needed in our legal system

I have had the pleasure of knowing Casey VanWinkle for over 20 years. We have been opposing counsel on many cases together. Casey is not only a great attorney with a firm grasp of the law. He is a respectful advocate for his clients. Casey has the knowledge, attitude, and demeanor to perform the duties of a judge.

I have practiced against Casey for two decades. He is knowledgeable about the law, he has excellent people skills and is as honest as the day is long. He will make an outstanding circuit court judge

I have known Casey professionally for 25 years, and I think he would make a good judge.

I have the good fortune of having many cases with Casey over the last 25 years. He is a man of character and will make a great judge.

Having worked with Casey, I am confident that he would be a fair, diligent, steadfast, and conscientious judge. He would be an asset to the judicial system and to the people of Jackson County.

I've known and handled cases with Casey for nearly two decades. He is a consummate professional and possesses unwavering honesty, fairness, and integrity that make him an ideal candidate for the bench.

I have known Mr. VanWinkle for over 18 years. I have found him to be a man of integrity and a strong advocate for his clients. I know he will make an incredible and compassionate judge.

I have had the privilege of practicing law with Casey VanWinkle for over 15 years. He has always demonstrated an understanding of many different areas of law. Casey is fair, hardworking and has the perfect temperament to serve as a Jackson County Circuit Court Judge.

I heartily endorse Casey VanWinkle for Judge. I have known Casey for more than 25 years as a lawyer on the other side. He is honest, knowledgeable and diligent on his cases and will bring that same integrity to the bench.

I have had several cases with Mr. VanWinkle over the last several years. I believe he has the requisite temperament and skills to be a judge who will be fair to all parties whether a claim be tried or resolved through compromise

I have known Casey professionally for many years and have always found him to be a consummate professional and the voice of reason.

Casey has been a compassionate advocate for his clients and a congenial professional to work in all my interactions.

I have known and had cases against Casey for 20 plus years and have found him to be honorable, responsive, and a great advocate for his clients.

With his legal experience and fair demeanor, I believe Casey will be a great asset to the People of Jackson County when elected to the bench of the Circuit Court.

I have known Casey as an opponent on numerous cases over the years and he has always struck me as fair and able to approach complicated situations with common sense.

I highly recommend Casey VanWinkle as an exemplary candidate for the judgeship in Jackson County, known for his dedication to justice and exceptional legal expertise. I have personally seen his commitment to fairness and integrity.

I have known Casey VanWinkle for over 20 years and found him to be an effective attorney who has always been honest and trustworthy in my dealings with him. He would be a fair judge.

I have known Casey for many years and have been able to see his legal skills and temperament. He is always ready and prepared but also calm and steady. He will be a fine addition to the bench.

Having practiced law for over thirty-five years, I have interacted with countless judges. Sitting in judgment requires not only a comprehensive knowledge of the law but must also include a person of character and integrity. I have known Casey VanWinkle both personally and professionally for decades and he is my clear choice for judge in Jackson County

Casey brings a sense of professionalism and humanity to an adversarial process that will benefit the people of Jackson County for years to come

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Casey VanWinkle for almost 20 years. Although we have been adversaries on cases, I think Casey is fair-minded and a fervent advocate for the clients he represents. He is a consummate professional and would be an excellent choice for a judgeship.

Over the course of several years, I've appeared opposite Casey in court. His calm demeanor and measured temperament would serve the public well from the bench

I have had the opportunity to handle cases with Casey as opposing counsel for at least the last 25 years. During that time, he has always conducted himself in a professional, cooperative, and congenial manner while staunchly representing his clients' interests. There has never been any question as to his honesty and integrity, nor has there ever been any concern that you could not trust his word.

I have worked with attorney Casey VanWinkle for over 20 years. I have always found him to be an honest, well-prepared attorney who handles matters with professionalism and respect. He has the character and temperament you want in a judge.

Casey is a capable and trustworthy lawyer who approaches his work with integrity and sound judgment. He's also someone people genuinely enjoy working with, which speaks to his temperament and fairness.

I have had many cases with Mr. VanWinkle over the years, and I know him to be a knowledgeable and hard-working attorney who handles his cases with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. I believe he would make an excellent judge for Jackson County.

I personally have had the opportunity to work both with Casey and against him in the legal field. In my experiences, Casey has showcased all the necessary qualities to sit on the Bench: preparation, professionalism, and respect for the rule of law. I believe he would excellently serve Jackson County as Resident Circuit Judge.

I am proud to have known Casey VanWinkle for his entire career ( 23 years), representing injured workers in Southern Illinois. While his courtroom ability is stellar, what I find most revealing is that Casey is an honorable man. His word is his bond. You cannot ask for more from a lawyer or judge. Casey has my unquestionable support in his endeavor for judicial office.

I think you will make an excellent judge. In our professional interactions over the last several decades, I have always found you to be honest, straightforward and transparent, all qualities which make you especially suited for the bench.In the worker's compensation community, you get to know your opponents and for me, the first thing I look for when I open a new file, is who the attorney is on the other side. When I see your name, I know the case will progress with no drama and everything will go smoothly. Having said that, you always represent your client and allow me to represent mine, without taking it personally. You are always an advocate for your client, but you advocate in a professional and claim manner.

I heard you are going to run for judge in Jackson County. Just want to wish you the best. You have been a great colleague, demonstrating great advocacy, professionalism, and collegiality over the years. Our firm certainly wishes you the best as you move forward with this endeavor. Good luck to you

I heard you are going to run for judge in Jackson County. Just want to wish you the best. You have been a great colleague, demonstrating great advocacy, professionalism, and collegiality over the years. Our firm certainly wishes you the best as you move forward with this endeavor. Good luck to you

Casey has been a colleague and friend of mine for 20 years. I know him to be a man who has the legal skill to handle difficult cases and the compassion to be fair-minded. That's why I believe he would be a great judge for the people of Jackson County

Casey VanWinkle was a frequent opponent of mine in our niche practice area of workers' compensation law. He is knowledgeable in that practice area and handled his cases with insight and ability. In fact he prevailed in the last case we tried together, even though I hoped I would win. More importantly, he handled himself with courtesy and professional consideration. These have become rare qualities in the practice of law.

I heard you are going to run for judge in Jackson County. Just want to wish you the best. You have been a great colleague, demonstrating great advocacy, professionalism, and collegiality over the years. Our firm certainly wishes you the best as you move forward with this endeavor. Good luck to you

I have found Casey to be an honorable and knowledgeable member of the bar. I have had regular dealings with Casey for at least the last fifteen years.

I have had numerous cases with Casey over the years. He has always been a worthy opponent. He zealously represents his clients' well-being, honesty, and straightforwardness with the Court and me

I've worked with Casey for the last 10 years, and he's proven not only to be a great advocate for his clients, but a great person. He treats everyone with respect and professionalism, which are qualities that would serve him well on the bench.

Casey has always been a reasonable, personable, and knowledgeable attorney to practice against. As a practicing attorney, I believe those qualities are some of the most important for a judge to possess. Jackson County would be lucky to have him sit behind the bench.

I can't think of a better candidate for judge in Jackson County. Casey has the knowledge, ability and disposition to be an effective judge.

I have had the privilege of working with Casey VanWinkle for several years in the legal profession, and throughout that time, have gained respect for his legal knowledge, professionalism, and temperament. His integrity, fairness, and demeanor make him well-suited to be a judge, and I fully support his candidacy to the bench.