John F. Vickers was born in Chicago, Illinois, and educated at the University of Dayton and earned his law degree from Loyola University.

With many years of experience across the legal spectrum, John is a lawyer who can handle a wide variety of matters. His representation of clients in civil and criminal matters has made him an excellent trial attorney. He is also a knowledgeable appellate lawyer. In the Third District Appellate Court case of Twait v. Olson, he successfully defended a $550,000 verdict for the victim of an automobile collision.

John is a member of the LaSalle County and Illinois State Bar Associations. He also served as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971.

He is admitted to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.