James John Heyda

Background

Heyda, James John was born on December 14, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albina Marie Mares.

Education

Associate of Arts, Morton College, Cicero, Illinois, 1957; Bachelor, U. New Mexico, 1960; Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School, Chicago, 1966.

Career

Associate, Cirricione & Penn, Joliet, Illinois, 1966-1967; assistant states attorney, Cook Company, Chicago, 1967-1969; assistant Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1969-1972; partner, Heyda & Pechous, Berwyn, Illinois, 1972-1978; judge, Circuit Court State of Illinois, Chicago, since 1978.

Achievements

• James John Heyda has been listed as a reputable State judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army Reserve 1960-1966. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association (board assembly since 1984, editor newsletter since 1985), Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Council Lawyers, W. Suburban Bar Association.

Connections

Married Harriet Elizabeth Raczkiewicz, June 24, 1972.

Father:

Albina Marie Mares Heyda

Spouse:

Harriet Elizabeth Raczkiewicz