25 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Paul Carpenter has extensive legal experience, practicing law in Winnebago County and throughout Northern Illinois since 2001.

- Graduated cum laude from NIU College of Law.
- Spent over 10 years in private practice, handling both criminal and civil cases.
- Served 12 years as an Assistant State’s Attorney.
- Now serves as Regional Counsel for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
- Represented individuals, businesses, and government entities.
- Worked on civil, criminal, juvenile, and family law cases.
- Extensive courtroom experience, including jury and bench trials, state and federal appeals, arbitration, and administrative hearings.
- President of the RPS 205 School Board.
- Youth Coach for the YMCA and RPS 205.
- Former Winnebago County Bar Association Board Member

Committed to the Law. Committed to Our Community.

“As an attorney, I've dedicated my professional life to the pursuit of justice for my clients, while also advocating for improvements to the justice system for regular people. Throughout my career, I’ve seen that people are rarely at their best when they come to court. Whether facing criminal charges, going through a divorce, or navigating a serious financial challenge, these moments are often the most difficult of their lives. A person’s worst moments should not define them. A judge must see the whole person and ensure that justice is fair, thoughtful, and compassionate.”

-Paul Carpenter

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Maurice West, State Representative—Illinois 67th District

Dave Vella, State Representative—Illinois 68th District

Bill Crowley, Winnebago County Auditor

Dave Tassoni, Winnebago County Board Member

Joe Hoffman, Winnebago County Board Member

Angie Goral, Winnebago County Board Member

Tim Nabors, Winnebago County Board Member

Valerie Hanserd, Winnebago County Board Member

Angela Fellars, Winnebago County Board Member

Jasper St. Angel, Rockford Township Supervisor

Carl Wasco, Rockford Township Clerk

LC Wilson, Rockford Township Trustee

Karen Hoffman, City of Rockford—8th Ward Alderman

Clint Little, City of Loves Park—1st Ward Alderman

Mickey Goral, Retired Rockford Township Supervisor

Nicole Bennett, Community Leader

Denise Pearson, Community Leader

Kim Haley, Community Leader

Tiana McCall, Community Leader

Patricia Chavez, Community Leader

June Stanford, Community Leader

Paul Gorski, Community Leader

John Nelson, Community Leader

Fernando Englesma, Retired Judge

Dan Lewandowski, Former Winnebago County Democrats Chair

A judge’s duty is to follow the law, listen carefully to all sides, and make fair, well-reasoned decisions. While not every outcome can satisfy everyone, it is essential that every person understands the reasoning and knows their voice has been heard.

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