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(2006-07-27) (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.^[1][2]