Jerris Leonard
Jerris Leonard | |
|---|---|
| 6th United States Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Stephen J. Pollak |
| Succeeded by | David Luke Norman |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 2, 1961 – January 6, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Kirby Hendee |
| Succeeded by | Nile Soik |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 19th district | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – January 2, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | William Kasik |
| Succeeded by | Nile Soik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1931 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | July 27, 2006 (aged 75) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mariellen C. Mathie |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
Jerris Leonard (January 17, 1931 – July 27, 2006) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division in the United States Department of Justice during the first two years of the Richard Nixon administration. Prior to his federal service, he served eight years in the Wisconsin Senate (1961–1969) and four years in the State Assembly (1957–1961), representing northern Milwaukee County.