Ben Dodson Leonard

Ben Dodson Leonard
Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

What is the Avvo Rating?

Contributor level 9

View contributions

Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (0)

Videos (0)

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

References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


“VERY SATISFIED!!!”

Posted by: Racheal, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Mr Leonard tried a case for me and did a very wonderful job resulting in a conviction. It was a child abuse (sexual abuse) case and he kept me very... more
Flag

Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


George Dewayne Huston

I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a very talented lawyer, and was my felony court chief when I was with the DA's office. I learned a great deal from... more

Endorsement from lawyer: George Huston , Fort Worth (TX), 3 months ago
David Everett Cook

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Cook , Bedford (TX), Over 1 year ago
View all 3 endorsements

Résumé

 

License

19 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 03/14/2013

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
See all 4 job entries

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
See all 5 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 71 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
43 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
11 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
View all contributions

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
See all 12 speaking engagements