Leo John Zappa

Background

Zappa, Leo John was born on September 27, 1957 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Leo John and Mary Jane (Gobble) Zappa.

Education

Bachelor, Eastern Illinois U., 1979; Juris Doctor, Tulsa U., 1982.

Career

Technical advisor, State of Illinois, Springfield, 1982-1983; assistant states attorney, Sangamon County States Attorney, Springfield, 1983-1986; partner, Taylor and Zappa, Springfield, 1986; assistant felony prosecutor, Sangamon County States Attorney' General’ s Office, Springfield, 1986-1988; 1st assistant states attorney, Sangamon County States Attorney' General’ s Office, Springfield, 1988-1992; circuit judge, 7th Judicial Circuit, Springfield, since 1992. Instructor Institute for Paralegal Studies, Springfield, since 1986.

Achievements

• Leo John Zappa has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Roman Cultural Society, Springfield, 1983, American Business Club, Springfield, 1986. President Fairview Sandy Koufax League, Springfield, since 1983. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Sangamon County Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocations: coaching boys' baseball, golf, reading.

Connections

Father:

Leo John Zappa

Mother:

Mary Jane (Gobble) Zappa