Phil LeVota was selected October 13, 2025, by the Jackson County Legislature as County Executive to serve out the remainder of Frank White, Jr.’s term.
LeVota is a lifelong resident of Jackson County. He graduated from Truman High School, Central Missouri State University, Baker University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.
He was appointed assistant Jackson County Prosecutor in 1996 by Claire McCaskill and opened his private practice in 2006.
Biography
Education
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Central Missouri State University, B.S. Criminal Justice Administration
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Baker University, M.S.Buisness Management
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University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law, Juris Doctorate
Professional Experience
The Law Offices of Phil LeVota, L.L.C. - 2006 to Present
Attorney/Managing Partner/Court Certified Mediator
City of Lee's Summit, Missouri - 2006 to 2012 (Part-time as needed by city)
Assistant Municipal Prosecutor
County of Jackson, Missouri - First appointment: 2006 (Part-time as needed by court)
Special Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney
Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office: 1996-2006
Trial Team Leader- Community Justice Unit, 1999 to 2006
Assistant Prosecutor I Trial Attorney, 1996 to 1999
State of Missouri - Division of Legal Services
Administrative Hearing Officer, 1995 to 1996
State of Missouri - Division of Child Support Enforcement:
Supervisor, 1990 to1994
Civic and Community Involvement
- Board of Trustees; Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri
- Board of Directors: Hope House Shelter for Battered Women and Children
- Governor's Public Relations Task Force, DCSE, Former Chairman
- Host; Weekly Radio Talk Show "Dialogue with Phil LeVota," KCTE Radio, 1510 AM
- Board of Directors; Missouri Child Support Enforcement Association
- Commentator, "Monday Morning Political Match-up," KCMO 71O AM Talk Radio
- Commentator, FOX 4 News, WDAF TV, Kansas City, Missouri
- Commentator, 980 KMBZ Radio, Kansas City, Missouri
- Emmy Award winning host, "The Power of KC" television program
- Published Author/Writer/Columnist for magazines and "His Name Was Murder" book
- KKFI 90.1 FM - Blues & Jazz Community Radio, former Board of Directors
- Chairman, Jackson County Reapportionment (Redistricting) Committee
- Paseo Corridor Safe Neighborhood Grant Advisory Council
- Drug Awareness Resistance Education (DARE) graduation speaker
- Board Member; The Tyrann Mathieu Foundation
Professional Associations and Affiliations
- KC Metropolitan Bar Association, Local Government Committee
- U.S. Dept. of Justice Education Program trainer/presenter
- National District Attorney's Association faculty member
- KC Police Dept. Crime Scene Investigation Academy Instructor
- Missouri Bar Association; Instructor & Moderator for continuing legal education,
- Missouri Office of Prosecution Services: Trainer/ Presenter
- Eastern Jackson County Youth Court Program Legal Advisor
- International Homicide Investigators Association Member
- Midwest Gang Investigators Association Member,
- Member, Mensa International Association
- Kansas Bar Association, Criminal committee
- American Bar Association
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- UMKC School of Law Mentor Program - Volunteer Mentor
- Annual Missouri High School Mock Trial Competition Coach and Judge
- Member of International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 42