Supporters
Pete and Barb Deegan
Maggie Burtch
Jon Chopp
Steve and Diane Cooper
Kevin and Bridget Deegan Krause
Dennis and Sandy Dazer
Brenda Duva
Chris Fulks
Pete Lacey
Malissa Martin
Todd and Allison Murphy
Chris and Alison Mullins
Jim Singles
Nigar Hussain
Robert & Karen Nickerson
Vincent Iafrate
Laura Garofalo
Jillian Spotts
Amy Monaghan
Jeff Green
Chris & Ann Beck
Larry & Cindy Beck
Jamie Proctor
Chris & Emily Herbert
Tom Torrey
Sam Lord
Vince & Nicole Jarbo
Almass & Najah Marenkos
Con Ruffing
Tim Morris
Ann Durand
Thomas McGovern
James and Michelle Gilbert
Kevin and Lindsey Fitchett
Tim and Maureen Butler
Robert Montgomery
Hayley Wagner
Katie Reed
Julia Furtaw
Tresa Armstrong
Gary Fletcher
John Adair
Mark and Lindsay Soule
Jen Tramski
Thomas (TJ) Jackson
Cory Clark
Cynthia and Al Lane
Aster & Mary Beth Laleman
Ron & Teresa Balboa
Doug Baribeau
Susie Ceglarek
Jeff Dalrymple
Rasha Demashkieh
Don & Bonnie Fletcher
Nick & Laura Godwin
Shannon Grabowsky
Steve & Anita Guilliat
Deb Johnson
Mary & Judge Kelly
Ken Lord
Jen & John Monaghan
Gwyn & Charlie Lewis
Harlon Blomquist
Barb Cogley
Christine Newberry
John Ange
Patrick O’Keeffe
Any Murphy
Rob Finos
Andy Phipps
Steve Phipps
Karen Brisby
Len Montoya
Mike & Pat Lyons
Tim & Amy Donnellon
Tom Buckley
Aaron & Sheri Faust
Steve & Aliki Beauchamp
Jim Disser
Russell Smith
Diana Tramski
Neal Rossow
Ron Muxlow
Greg Stremers
TJ Phillips
Jeremy Parrott
Kelsey Wade
Chris and Tom Reno
Steve and Diane Cooper
Nikki and Matt Stringer
Ann Summa
John and Nancy Borkovich
Libby and Jeff Thomson
Sharon Parrish
Jason & Carrie Springel
Corie Thorner
Joann Monaghan
Pauline Repp
Helen Ruffing
Paul Soderberg
Josh Sparling
Mike & Andrea Wendling
Ryann Whitmore
Carrie Dunn
Gregory Amyot
Mia Miller
Elizabeth Sullivan
Rajat Prakash
Ami Minor
Jerry & Deb Celmer
Cyndi Trice
Misty Carmichael
Frank Mitchell
Paula McCarthy
Laura Sparling
Tyson Connelly
Tim VanHowe
Paul Grabowsky
Jessica Proctor
Chuck Kelly
Eddie & Kelly Ruffing
Dennis Rickert
Dan Bueche
Keith Zick
Mathew Clements
Danielle Eastwood
Bridget Dooley
Julie Hengehold
Dennis Rickert
Dennis and Stacey Hash
Tim O’Boyle
Matt and Kathleen Golembiewski
Kerrie Hyde
Bill and Bonnie Gilbert
Steve Scandalito
Ed Gerrow
Jim and Denise Tubbs
Gerry Mason
Gary Parwey
Patricia Phipps
Frank and Cheryl Brettschneider
Ed & Jill Dedic
Mike & Annette Rhein
Christine Regan
Endorsements
“Without hesitation, I fully support Judge Jennifer Deegan for Probate Court. Judge Deegan has the experience, commitment and strength of character needed for this position and the ongoing betterment of our community.”
–Allison Murphy
“I strongly support Judge Deegan. Her career as a prosecutor and community service, as well as her own family experience, make her perfectly suited to be our Probate Judge.”
–Chuck Kelly
“Mrs. Jennifer Deegan is a fantastic judge and an even better person. She is an asset to our community because of her educational and in field experience, her commitment to serving at and attending local charity events, and her strong presence in her parish. Judge Deegan is a role model for Saint Clair County and beyond.”
–Jenna Koppinger
“Jennifer is the most competent, caring, intelligent, and qualified person to continue as Probate Judge. A woman with an outstanding work ethic and a true sense of fairness and honesty.“
–Helen Ruffing
“For the last 18 years I have been blessed to call Jen my friend. I have personally witnessed her incredible commitment and dedication to her cases and their victims. For Jen, it is more than a “career” she cares about the people, their lives, and their families. Her tenacious commitment paired with her empathetic nature is the protection the most vulnerable of our community deserves.”
–Eileen Koppinger
“Jennifer Deegan commanded the courtroom as a prosecutor. Her confidence, skill, experience, and preparation resulted in justice for families and victims of homicide, robbery, human trafficking, and many other major crimes. Her professional life is balanced by her personal devotion as wife, mother, and friend. I support her campaign with enthusiasm and encourage my fellow citizens to do so, too.”
–James Disser
“We have known Jennifer Deegan for 5 years now and I can say she is a remarkable woman!! Not only has she been an amazing prosecutor for our community helping keep us all safer and working for justice for the victims she represents, she is also an amazing, involved, dedicated Mother to her 3 adopted, beautiful daughters!!
Jennifer Deegan will work hard to enforce laws but also remain fair. We fully support Jennifer Deegan as judge for our community!“
–Shannon Grabowsky
“Jennifer Deegan received the appointment to serve as a Probate Court judge for St Clair County after her experience serving as a prosecuting attorney where she was fair and respectful to all. Re-Elect Judge Jennifer Deegan if you would like a judge committed to making fair and educated decisions serving our community!!“
–Jennifer Douglas
“I have had the pleasure of working with Judge Jennifer Deegan for almost 20 years when she was a senior assistant prosecutor in our office. During that time she has handled some of our most complex and serious cases with the utmost professionalism and compassion towards victims.
Judge Deegan possesses the courtroom experience, knowledge and respect for the law that are critical for our Judiciary. For these reasons Judge Jennifer Deegan has my support for Probate Judge.“
–Stephan Guilliat
“I have known Judge Deegan for over 20 years and can say without hesitation it would be a blessing to St. Clair county to keep her on the bench. Her compassion for the most vulnerable in our society, her years of experience in the courtroom and her dedication as a public servant and volunteer in the community will make her an excellent judge for years to come.“
–Kelly Ruffing
“Judge Deegan is kind and compassionate. Her children are perfect examples of what an amazing mom she is. She and Mr. Deegan go above and beyond to support their church and school. She is a perfect candidate based on experience.”
–Paul Grabowsky
“I have known Judge Deegan for decades and I have always been impressed with her work ethic and integrity. I am delighted to have her at the helm of this very important court.
As the Attorney Referee in her court, it has been my privilege to work with her, and our court has benefited from her high personal standards, as well as her ability to seamlessly integrate into the demanding workflow.
Judges Deegan’s commitment to her family and her community is echoed in her commitment to the dignity of the bench. Please vote to keep this asset working with the families of St. Clair County.”
–Samantha Lord
“For over a decade I worked closely with the Honorable Judge Deegan during her time as a Senior Assistant Prosecutor with the St. Clair County Prosecutor’s Office. During that time Judge Deegan prosecuted cases that stemmed from fatal or serious injury traffic crashes that I investigated as a Traffic Crash Reconstructionist with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office. Judge Deegan prosecuted these cases to the fullest extent possible and always showed a high level of compassion and care for the families / victims involved in these incidents.
Working tirelessly to attempt to bring closure to families she often involved phone calls and emails far past regularly scheduled work hours, and that doesn’t include the amount of time that was involved to adequately prep these cases for trial.
Judge Deegan was always very well prepared for court and presented these complex cases in such a way that juries were able to understand the intricate details. Several high-profile cases led to three individuals being convicted of second degree murder, all for cases that involved extremely dangerous driving behavior on top of the use of alcohol or drugs.
Based upon her tireless effort to prosecute cases while maintaining the highest degree of legal and ethical standards I have no doubt that Judge Deegan will carry those values with her to the bench of the St. Clair County Probate Court.“
–Dan Bueche
“We would like to give our endorsement to Jennifer Deegan for probate court judge. As a long-time attorney and friend, Jennifer brings a wealth of legal expertise and experience to the bench. Her dedication to justice, combined with her integrity, make her the ideal candidate for this position.
Jennifer’s dedication to her family and community is unwavering. She understands the importance of community and the impact that her decisions will have on the lives of families within our community. Her own beautiful family serves as a testament to her values of empathy, compassion, honesty and respect.
I am confident that Jennifer will serve with distinction and integrity, upholding the principles of justice and fairness that are the cornerstone of our legal system.”
–Vince Jarbo
“I endorse Jennifer Deegan for Probate Judge. She is and has been dedicated to her profession and to this community for many. She is a very knowledgeable, intelligent, hard-working and compassionate lawyer who has always strived to do her best for her family, community, and those she represents.”
–Dennis Rickert
“I fully endorse Jennifer Deegan as a competent qualified person to continue as Probate Judge”
–Timothy VanHowe
“I know that this important probate judge position involves abuse and neglect cases ,divorces and custody matters .Judge Deegan has the experience as a long term prosecutor , as a foster care parent , and with the adoption of three daughters – She has he temperament and the open mind to continue to serve so well as our probate Judge.”
–Don Fletcher
“It is my greatest honor to support Jennifer Deegan for Probate Judge. I have known Jen for many years as a neighbor and as a friend and I have learned and admired, over the years, how dedicated she is to serving our community. Jen’s commitment to her family and to her profession is an inspiration to all who know her.”
–Ann Murphy
“There are few people I know who are as kind, passionate, and intelligent as Jen Deegan. She is a special person. When I showed interest in law while in undergrad, Jen offered for me to shadow her when she was district attorney. She is invested in mentoring the next generation of students, in law or not. I considered this time with Jen to be incredibly valuable to my development. I am grateful for her enthusiasm to spend time with me and guide me. Jen is well deserving of being a judge. She is the person we need for this position, there is no other way to put it.”
–Bridget Dooley
“We would like to give our endorsement to Jennifer Deegan for probate court judge. As a long-time attorney and friend, Jennifer brings a wealth of legal expertise and experience to the bench. Her dedication to justice, combined with her integrity, make her the ideal candidate for this position.
“I proudly support judge Deegan for reelection. She has proven herself through her dedication, diligence and accomplishments serving our community. She has the commitment and qualifications to continue serving as Judge for probate court.”
–Emily Herbert
“Judge Jennifer Deegan gives unselfishly of her time and talent for the good of so many others in our community. Keeping Judge Deegan is the right choice.”
–Ann Durand
“Judge Deegan has our support for Probate Court Judge. We have known Judge Deegan for years, both personally and professionally, and know first-hand she is someone who leads by example. During her motherhood journey, we’ve witnessed her skills and wisdom that allow her to lead with patience, firmness, and empathy. We are proud to offer our full support.”
–Aaron & Sheri Faust
“Our community is extremely fortunate to have Judge Jennifer Deegan electing to continue as our Probate Court Judge. She is honest, driven, caring and passionate about the the courts and our Blue Water Area family.
I can’t think of a better, more qualified candidate than Judge Jennifer Deegan to serve our community.
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–Tyson Connolly
“Knowing Judge Deegan over the past decade we can attest to the care she has for our community and the dedication she exudes on a daily basis to enrich where we live, both professionally as a judge and former prosecutor, as well as a citizen involved in many different community aspects.”
–Joshua & Laura Sparling
“We endorse Judge Deegan for Probate Judge.”
–Tim & Amy Donnellon
“I worked with Jennifer for more than half her time with the Prosecutor’s office as well as observing her performance as a law clerk for the Circuit Court Judges.. I had many occasions to discuss our cases and the law in general with Jennifer. She is one of the smartest, hardest working and most honest lawyers I know. Actually, Jennifer s one of the smartest, hardest working and most honest people I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. I believe is and will be an excellent judge.”
–Timothy Morris
“I am happy to endorse Jennifer Deegan for Probate Court Judge. I have known Jennifer for more than 20 years, working closely with her on many cased. She was always diligent, fair and exceptionally understanding of the law. She will bring that to the bench just as she did to the Prosecutor’s Office.”
–Tom Buckley
“I have known Jen Deegan for the past 25 years and I am proud to endorse her for St. Clair County Probate Judge. Jen possesses the qualities that one looks for in a judge – patient and fair, compassionate and honest, and mindful of knowing that the decisions made as a judge impact the families of St. Clair County. Our community will be best served by keeping Jennifer Deegan Probate Judge of St. Clair County!”
–Ann Tomlinson
“In my short time working with Judge Deegan, she has proven to be understanding, professional, and ready for the position and to help families in our county.”
–Danielle Eastwood
“My choice for Probate Judge is Jennifer Deegan !!!!”
–Keith Zick
“Having only met Judge Deegan briefly, I quickly saw her integrity & care for our community and the families that make it.“
–Mathew Clements
“I have had the pleasure of interacting with Jennifer on many occasions during the last 25 years of my law practice. Intelligent, pleasant, and of the highest integrity, she was always a zealous representative for the people of St. Clair County during her tenure with the prosecutor’s office. I strongly endorse Jennifer Deegan for Probate Judge”
–Thomas McGovern
“I worked with Judge Jennifer Deegan in her role as a St. Clair County senior prosecuting attorney for over 10 years. I witnessed first-hand her professionalism, tireless work ethic, and compassion for victims.
Judge Deegan’s record is filled with amazing stories of countless successful trials and battles on behalf of the People of St. Clair County. Judge Deegan answered the bell every time she was called upon for this county, especially when it came time to stand-up for our most vulnerable victims: children and seniors.
Judge Deegan conducts her courtroom with the same fairness, passion, and dedication to service that made her a successful and respected prosecutor. Judge Deegan has been a great public servant for St. Clair County for decades. Please vote to Keep Judge Deegan for many more.”
–Paul Soderberg
“Great judge and person. Wonderful family.“
–Maureen & Tim Butler
“I’ve known and worked with Judge Jennifer Deegan for over 20 years. Her integrity, work ethic, and compassion are unmatched.
Judge Deegan’s ability to apply the law and make unbiased decisions make her the best person for the position of Probate Judge.
Judge Deegan has personally been involved with Probate Court by fostering and adopting three beautiful children. These experiences assure that she will work with and for the people of St. Clair County.
Jennifer Deegan is the ONLY choice for St. Clair County Probate Judge.”
–James Gilbert
“Please retain Judge Jennifer Deegan as Probate Judge. Being a judge is the most important position in our County. I have known Judge Deegan for her entire career. Jen is fair, honest, hardworking, and acts as a true professional. I wholeheartedly support retaining Judge Deegan.“
–Gregory Stremers
“I’m proud to endorse Judge Deegan for Probate Court. I’ve worked alongside Judge Deegan in her many years serving as a Senior Assistant Prosecutor. She is fair, courteous and sharp. Judge Deegan IS the right choice!“
–Kelsey Wade
“I have known Jen as a colleague and friend for almost 25 years. She is a dedicated and thoughtful person who will be fair and respectful to those who appear in her courtroom. As the assistant prosecutor who was assigned to the Probate Court for 14 years I am intimately aware of the qualities needed by the Judge to handle such important cases, Jen has the intelligence, compassion, and patience to oversee this important caseload.“
–John Walke
“We are proud to support Jennifer Deegan. She is the ultimate professional who has dedicated her career to serving our community. Her vast experience and knowledge, along with a consistent calm and caring personality makes her the best candidate to continue as our Probate Judge.“
–Pete & Deb Lacey
“I fully support Judge Jennifer Deegan for Probate Court Judge. Jennifer is a wonderful mother, husband, and community member. Her presence and involvement at community events and her children’s sporting and school events has shown me what dedicated and loving person she is. She is an incredible asset to our community and I am proud to endorse her as judge!“
–Alison Mullin
“I have known both candidates in this race for a considerable period of time in a professional capacity. I’ve seen them both perform in and outside the courtroom. As such it is without hesitation I offer my complete support to keep Jennifer Smith Deegan in her present position as Judge.
She has shown integrity, honesty, fairness and compassion when called for. She has represented the People of the State of Michigan and the County of St. Clair well. Jennifer does not have to personally speak to her accomplishments because others will happily do it for her.
After I asked to get involved in her campaign I got to know a lot more about Jennifer. She has a strength of character and a strong set of family values that I truly admire.
Please consider keeping Jennifer in her current position as Judge. It is a decision you won’t regret.
P.S. My wife Karen also supports Jennifer and she is seldom wrong.“
–Ken Lord
“Jennifer is an incredibly hard worker and strives for justice daily. I admire her work and her family choices and support her fully for Judge.“
–Ann Summa
“I wholeheartedly endorse Judge Jennifer Deegan for probate court. I have had the pleasure of knowing her for over 10 years and have witnessed firsthand her dedication to serving our community. We have worked together on various projects, including serving on the Lake Huron foundation board. Judge Deegan is not only an incredible woman, but also a devoted mother who is truly community-minded. Her passion for justice and commitment to making a positive impact make her the ideal candidate for probate court. I urge you to support Judge Jennifer Deegan in the upcoming election.“
–Debra Johnson
“I’d just like to say that from what I’ve seen in my little that I know about her, that she is fair, can see through the BS, and makes the right decisions.“
–Gary Parwey
“I was a police officer in St. Clair County (now retired after 32 years) when “Jen” hired into the prosecutor’s office. I worked with her on several cases over the years and watched her grow. WOW, I am so proud of her! I am very reluctant to put my name out there to support anyone (I really don’t like politics), but in this case I support Jennifer Deegan 100%. She is down to earth, a person I would have over to dinner at my house with my family anytime. We need more people like her watching over and protecting us from all the craziness going on today. Please vote to keep her in office.“
–Thomas (TJ) Jackson
“Judge Deegan has demonstrated a profound commitment to justice, fairness, and the well-being of the community. Her experience, professionalism and compassionate approach make her the ideal candidate for this important role. I am confident she will continue to serve with the utmost integrity, and I urge you to support her in this election.“
–Cory Clark
“The Thorner Family 100% support Judge Jennifer Deegan.“
–Corie Thorner
“Judge Deegan is very qualified for this position. She has compassion and knowledge of all aspects of the Circuit Court Family Division“
–Christine Regan
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