Jeffrey Schaap

Jeffrey Schaap is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as the Senior Assistant City Attorney in the Prosecution Division of the City of Yakima since March 2018, where responsibilities include acting as the charging attorney. Additionally, Schaap holds the position of City Prosecutor for the City of Zillah since December 2019, marking a second tenure in that role, which involves prosecuting all criminal offenses in Zillah Municipal Court. Previous experience includes positions as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III and II in the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, with a focus on felony sex offense and juvenile cases, as well as serving as Assistant City Attorney in Yakima and City Prosecutor in Zillah during earlier periods. Education includes a Juris Doctor from Seattle University, emphasizing criminal law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Washington.