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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 31, 2024

Spring Valley, Illinois

Bernabei Endorses Popurella for Bureau County State’s Attorney!

Former Bureau County State’s Attorney and Retired Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei has endorsed Bradley Popurella for Bureau County State’s Attorney. A 14-year veteran as Bureau County State’s Attorney, Bernabei was later elected Resident Circuit Judge of Bureau County. “I have known Brad Popurella for 24 years, and was able to observe his presentations in Court for a number of years. He was prepared and always fought hard for his clients,” Bernabei said. “Having done the job for 14 years, and seeing what Brad is capable of, I am confident that the residents of Bureau County would be well-served and strongly represented with his election.” Bernabei also added that Popurella’s broad-based criminal and civil experience make him a natural for the top post. 

Asked about the endorsement, Popurella responded “to be endorsed by Judge Bernabei means the world to me. As State’s Attorney, he was a tough, relentless prosecutor who tirelessly represented victims of crimes and was an inspiration of mine in the way he took drugs and criminals off of the streets.” Bernabei handled many record-breaking Interstate 80 drug cases, and successfully prosecuted multiple murder cases.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 1, 2024

Princeton, Illinois

Spring Valley Attorney Bradley Popurella has been admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court Popurella has owned and operated Popurella Law Office in Princeton since 2016. Mr. Popurella serves as the First Assistant Public Defender for Bureau County, where he has worked as an Assistant Public Defender since 2014. He is currently running for Bureau County State’s Attorney.

Popurella was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar on May 13, 2024. He was nominated for admission by Spring Valley Attorney Richard Fiocchi. “Popurella is uniquely qualified with his years of experience as a litigator and attorney for this honor,” said Fiocchi. Popurella has extensive litigation experience, and has practiced before the Third and Fourth District Appellate Courts, as well as having the privilege of arguing before the Illinois Supreme Court. Popurella said, “I am honored and humbled by my admission to the United States Supreme Court, and I shall continue to represent my clients with the same fight and zeal I always have.”