Meet A Good Neighbor
Dave Vella has the experience to make a difference.
- Born and raised in Rockford
- Parents were both attorneys
- Grandfather, E.J.“Zeke” Giorgi, served with distinction as State Representative
- K-8 attended public schools (Brookview and Eisenhower)
- Graduated from Boylan Catholic High School
- Majored in English and Philosophy at Augustana College
- Earned his Law Degree at Northern Illinois University
Career
- Interned at the State’s Attorney and Public Defender’s offices while in law school
- Served as a Public Defender for 3 years after law school representing indigents in criminal, juvenile and civil court
- Joined the family law firm in Rockford, which Dave later took over with his brother and a law partner
- Dave still takes appointments to provide pro-bono services for those in need
- Serves as an elected trustee for Rockford Township
Family Life
- Dave Vella has been happily married for twenty years to wife Michelle. Family includes step son Ryan, daughter Gracie, and two dogs, Teddy and Cruz
- Family are parishioners at Saint Anthony’s Church
Community Service and Organizations
- Past Member of Rockford Literacy Council Board
- Past President of the Board of Trustees of Keith Country Day School
- Current Member Winnebago County Bar Association
- Current Member Illinois State Bar Association
- Lombardi Club member
- Venetian Club member
- University Club member
- Member Holy Name Society of Saint Anthony’s Church
