John Matthew Leace

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Criminal Defense
    10 years, 2,000 cases
  • 25% DUI / DWI
    12 years, 500 cases
  • 25% Violent Crime
    12 years, 500 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Law Offices of John M. Leace, P.A.
    414 N. Meridian Street
    Tallahassee, FL 32301
    Office: 850-577-3555
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (1)

Criminal Defense Attorney with a proven track record of providing aggressive and affordable legal representation for clients from all walks of life.... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“John M.Leace a great lawyer”

Posted by: michaelle, 4 months ago.

Client Review: words cannot express how i feel about this lawyer he is excellent everything about john leace.
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5 star rating

“Wonderful Lawyer!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: John Leace is a phenomenal lawyer. I went to him almost in tears over a criminal charge that consisted of two felonies I was being charged with, and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Luke Newman

I've known John as a fellow lawyer in the community for years. Over the years I have witnessed John continually display knowledge, skill and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Luke Newman , Tallahassee (FL), 3 months ago
Christian K. Lassen II

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since John Matthew Leace was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1999 04/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founder/Attorney at Law Offices of John M. Leace, P.A. 2002–present
Associate at Local Defense Firm 2001–2002
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
The Florida State University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998
Florida State University International Affairs and Sociology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2002-present

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12
Answers: 232 Legal Answers
8 Best Answers - chosen by asker
128 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
30 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
State justices: 'Stand-your-ground' rulings must be pretrial Associated Press 2010
Man Set Free By Appellate Court WCTV 2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Stand Your Ground Law and Jimmy Hair The Morning Show 2009