Jacob Zach Winsett
Attorney
Evansville, Indiana
About Jacob Zach Winsett
Jacob Zach Winsett is an attorney based in Evansville, Indiana. He currently practices at Bob Zoss Law Office, where he focuses on criminal defense and family law. His legal career spans both private practice and public service roles, including work as a public defender, magistrate, and judge.
Winsett earned a Bachelor of Science in History from the University of Southern Indiana in 2000. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 2004. After graduating, he began working in the Indiana legal system, serving as a public defender in Warrick and Spencer counties.
He later became a Drug Court public defender, working with individuals facing addiction-related charges. He was later appointed as a magistrate and then served as a judge in the Warrick County Superior Court. In these roles, he presided over criminal, civil, and family law cases.
Winsett has also participated in various legal and civic committees. These include the Warrick Jail Committee, Community Corrections Committee, and the Court Alcohol and Drug Program Committee. He has taught continuing legal education classes for attorneys and judges in Indiana.
After his time on the bench, Winsett returned to private practice. At Bob Zoss Law Office, he handles cases involving divorce, custody, child support, criminal charges, and expungements.
Winsett is a member of the Indiana State Bar and several local bar associations. His work is known for balancing legal procedure with an understanding of the people involved in each case.
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- Indiana Bar Association, Member
- Evansville Bar Association, Member
- Warrick County Bar Association, Member
- Gibson County Bar Association, Member
- Warrick County Merit Board, Member
- Warrick Jail Committee, Member
- Community Corrections Committee, Member
- Court Alcohol and Drug Program Committee, Member
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jacob Zach Winsett do?
Jacob Zach Winsett is an attorney at Bob Zoss Law Office in Evansville, Indiana, where he focuses on criminal defense and family law, handling cases involving divorce, custody, child support, criminal charges, and expungements.
What is Jacob Zach Winsett known for?
Winsett is known for a legal career spanning both private practice and public service, including roles as a public defender, magistrate, and judge in the Warrick County Superior Court, and for advocating for justice reform through rehabilitation and stronger community support.
Where is Jacob Zach Winsett based?
Jacob Zach Winsett is based in Evansville, Indiana.
Where did Jacob Zach Winsett study?
Winsett earned a Bachelor of Science in History from the University of Southern Indiana in 2000 and a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 2004.
Who does Jacob Zach Winsett work for?
Jacob Zach Winsett currently works at Bob Zoss Law Office.
Last updated July 23, 2026