Ben Dodson Leonard

Ben Dodson Leonard
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fixed (Always)

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Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

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I defend citizens charged in criminal cases in all countiesof North Texas. In seventeen years of practice, I have tried no fewer than 200 felony criminal jury... more

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2 endorsements


David Everett Cook

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Cook , Bedford (TX), 4 months ago
Shawn Wesley Paschall

I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. As fine a trial lawyer as I have seen.

Endorsement from lawyer: Shawn Paschall , Fort Worth (TX), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

18 years since Ben Dodson Leonard was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1994 05/15/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Office of Ben Leonard, PLLC 2011–present
Staff Attorney at Law office of Jim Shaw 2007–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Baylor University School of Law Law J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) 1994
University of Texas - Arlington History/Political Science B. A. (Bachelor's Degree) 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Lawyers Of Fort Worth Fort Worth, Texas Magazine 2011
Crimes Against Children Prosecutor Tarrant County District Attorney Office 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2008-present
Member Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2007-present
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Contributor Level 7
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Faculty Advisor Basic Trial Skills Conference 2006
Duty to Report Child Abuse for Professionals Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services 2005
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