Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:
Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.
The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.
You are here
Grasz, Leonard Steven
Born 1961 in Chappell, NE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on August 3, 2017, to a seat vacated by William Jay Riley. Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 2017, and received commission on January 3, 2018.
Education:
University of Nebraska, B.S., 1984
University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1989
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on August 3, 2017, to a seat vacated by William Jay Riley. Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 2017, and received commission on January 3, 2018.
Education:
University of Nebraska, B.S., 1984
University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1989
Professional Career:
Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1989-1991, 2002-2017
Chief deputy attorney general, State of Nebraska, 1991-2002