$ 300-300 per hour
David Andrew Leon
About David
Biography
David Leon received his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School after first receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Brandeis University. He was named a Ruth Wyatt Rosenson Scholar and awarded the Joseph E. Green Scholarship during his time at the University of Chicago. While in law school, David worked as an intern for two years at the school’s Criminal and Juvenile Justice clinical program and completed the requirements necessary to practice as a third-year law student. In this capacity he worked on a wide variety of cases including murder, attempted murder, arson, sexual assault, and post-conviction proceedings. Following graduation, he joined the public defender’s office in Boston and worked in the District and Municipal Court office from 2011 until 2014. He was promoted to the Boston Superior Court office in 2015 where he defended clients against serious felony charges and was certified to accept murder cases in 2020 after trying over a dozen superior court trials as lead counsel. He developed a reputation for handling the toughest and most challenging cases in the office and is widely recognized for his expertise as a trial attorney. He helped educate fellow lawyers by teaching Superior Court trial skills courses and mentoring younger lawyers.
David specializes in criminal defense on all levels and prides himself on fighting tirelessly and aggressively for each of his clients. He promises clients that he will do all he can to win their case and will focus on their individual wishes. His goal is to help his clients get exonerated of the charges they face either by having the case dismissed or winning an acquittal at trial; however, if the client’s desire is to resolve the case before trial, his goal is to obtain the best outcome for them. He believes in providing clients with every possible solution to their legal issues, then evaluating what option best suits their needs and objectives to allow them to make the best decision for themselves. This approach has earned him the respect of not only his clients, but also local judges and attorneys.
In 2020, David became one of the youngest attorneys appointed to the Murder Trial Panel in Massachusetts, qualifying him to represent indigent defendants indicted for first-degree and second-degree murder. In 2022 he left the public defender’s office to start his own private criminal defense practice.
From early in his career, David has shown that he does not shy away from difficult cases and that he excels in the courtroom. His experience as lead defense counsel in dozens of jury trials over the last 12 years has given him the knowledge and skill to successfully handle virtually any type of criminal case. His successful track record attests to his commitment to staying informed of all legal developments in criminal law and cutting-edge investigative techniques, as well as his skill in cross-examining witnesses and delivering closing arguments.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
15 years | 900 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 14 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Law Office of David A. Leon
55 Union Street, Third Floor, Boston, MA, 02108
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Posted by Khyrin | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Impressive
Thank you for proving my innocence! Word cant describe how gratefully thankful i am. Many blessing on your upcoming case!
Posted by GERONIMO (GERRY) | February 03, 2015 | Child Custody
WHAT A GREAT LAWYER
MR .LEON IS ONE OF THE GREATEST LAWYER I HAVE EVER MET. MR LEON SAVE ME FROM LOOSINGG MY KIDS AND GOING TO JAIL WITH FALSE ACCUSATION. FOR OVER 2 YEARS MY EX-WIFE WAS TRYING TO GET ME IN JAIL WITH LIES AND I THOUGH SHE WAS GOING TO GET AWAY WITH THAT, BUT I WAS LUCKY OF GETTING MR. LEON TO REPRESENT ...
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Experience
Honors
2020
Murder Trial Panel Certification, Committee for Public Counsel Services
2009
Joseph E. Green Scholarship, University of Chicago Law School
2008
Ruth Wyatt Rosenson Scholar, University of Chicago Law School
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of David A. Leon
2011 - 2022
Trial Attorney, Committee For Public Counsel Services
Associations
2024 - Present
Criminal Justice Act Panel for the District of MassachusettsMember
2011 - Present
Boston Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Murder
Plea to reduced charge of Manslaughter with 3 year sentence followed by probation
College Discipline Hearing
University clears student of wrongdoing
Rape
Not Guilty
Aggravated Rape, Sex Trafficking, Deriving Support from Prostitution, Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon, and Kidnapping
Dismissed
Armed Assault with Intent to Murder and Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Armed Career Criminal Level 2, Possess Large Capacity Firearm, and Carry Firearm without a License
Dismissed
Clerk’s Hearing – Domestic Assault and Battery
Client not charged
Armed Assault with Intent to Murder and Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury
Dismissed
Trafficking in Cocaine 18-36 grams and Distribution of Cocaine
Client avoids conviction on reduced charge - case was dismissed after client successfully completed 3 months of probation
Credit Card Fraud, Receiving a Stolen Credit Card, and Conspiracy
Dismissed
Aggravated Rape of Child with 10-year age difference and Indecent Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Robbery
Dismissed
Armed Robbery and Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Client avoids state prison sentence and receives probation
Home Invasion and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Pretrial Probation - Case was dismissed after client stayed out of trouble for 2½ years
Trafficking in Methamphetamine 36-100 grams, Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth, Xanax and Klonopin, and Larceny
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Trafficking in Heroin 18-36 grams, Distribution of Cocaine, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Client avoids conviction on reduced charge - case was dismissed after client successfully completed one year of probation
Rape
Dismissed
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon - 2nd Offense
Not Guilty
Robbery, Burglary and Assault
Client avoids jail time and receives probation
Robbery of a Person over 60 years old and Assault and Battery on a Person over 60 and Disabled causing Serious Bodily Injury
Motion to Suppress Statement Allowed
Possess Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, Possess Large Capacity Firearm, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Not Guilty of all gun charges
Rape
Dismissed
Trafficking in Methamphetamine 18-36 grams, Distribute Suboxone, Possess with Intent to Distribute Amphetamine, MDMA, Suboxone
Client avoids state prison sentence and receives probation
Trafficking in Cocaine 18-36 grams
Dismissed
Possession of a Sawed-off Shotgun
Not Guilty
Armed Robbery, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury, and Witness Intimidation
Not Guilty
Carrying a Firearm without a License - 2nd Offense and Carrying a Loaded Firearm
Not Guilty
Rape
Dismissed
Armed Career Criminal Level 2, Carrying a Firearm without a License and Carrying a Loaded Firearm
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Trafficking in Fentanyl (950 grams)
Dismissed
Possess Large Capacity Firearm, Carry Firearm without License, Carry Loaded Firearm, Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Aggravated Rape and Strangulation/Suffocation
Dismissed
Armed Assault to Rob and Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Home Invasion, Assault and Battery on a Pregnant Victim and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Trafficking in Cocaine 18-36 grams
Dismissed
Distribution of Heroin - Subsequent Offense
Dismissed
Possess with Intent to Distribute Heroin - Subsequent Offense, Possess with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, School Zone Violation
Dismissed
Burglary
Dismissed
Robbery
Dismissed
Robbery and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Distribution of Cocaine - Subsequent Offense and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine - Subsequent Offense
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Armed Career Criminal Level 1, Carrying a Firearm without a License, OUI-liquor, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Not Guilty
Armed Career Criminal Level 2, Possess Large Capacity Firearm, Carry Firearm without License, Carry Loaded Firearm, Possess Ammo
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Robbery
Dismissed
Unarmed Robbery
Dismissed
Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury, Assault and Battery, Malicious Damage to Motor Vehicle
Dismissed
Armed Robbery and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Client avoids convictions on reduced charges - case was dismissed after client successfully completed 2 years of probation
Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine - Subsequent Offense and Resisting Arrest
Dismissed
Home Invasion and Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Aggravated Rape
Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Oxycodone, and Suboxone – all charged as Subsequent Offenses
Dismissed
Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, Carrying a Firearm without a License and Carrying a Loaded Firearm
Dismissed
Unarmed Robbery
Dismissed
Trafficking in Marijuana 50-100 pounds
Client avoids mandatory jail sentence and felony conviction and receives probation
Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Habitual Offender Enhancement
Motion to Suppress Search Warrant Allowed - Results in improved plea offer
Rape and Indecent Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Armed Assault to Murder, Carrying a Firearm without a License - 2nd Offense and Carrying a Loaded Firearm
Plea to reduced charge of misdemeanor Possession of Ammunition with 2 years of probation
Trafficking in Cocaine 18-36 grams, Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin and Cocaine and Identity Theft
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine - Subsequent Offense
Dismissed
Distribute Heroin - Subsequent Offense, Distribute Cocaine, Possess with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, School Zone Violation
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Arson of a Dwelling House
Client avoids conviction - case was dismissed after client successfully completed one year of probation
Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Felony and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Armed Robbery, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin - Subsequent Offense
Dismissed
Burglary, Assault and Battery on a Person over 60 and Disabled, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery
Not Guilty
Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Larceny over $250 and Common and Notorious Thief
Dismissed
Distribution of Heroin - Subsequent Offense
Dismissed
Distribution of Cocaine - Subsequent Offense
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine - Subsequent Offense
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Home Invasion, Breaking and Entering with the Intent to Commit a Felony and Placing a Person in Fear and Larceny from a Building
Dismissed
Distribution of Cocaine - Subsequent Offense
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Burglary, Domestic Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Malicious Destruction of Property
Dismissed
Robbery
Dismissed
OUI-Liquor 2nd offense
Dismissed
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery and Malicious Destruction of Property
Dismissed
Receiving Stolen Property
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Domestic Assault and Battery, Assault with Weapon, Malicious Destruction, Distribute Cocaine
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Assault, Resisting Arrest and Trespass
Not Guilty
Larceny Over $250
Dismissed
Operating with a Suspended License and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
Dismissed prior to arraignment
Domestic Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Threats
Dismissed
Open and Gross Lewdness
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Larceny from a Person and Larceny Over $250 from a Person over 60 and Disabled
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Assault to Rob and Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Assault and Battery on a Public Employee
Dismissed
OUI-Drugs
Dismissed
Open and Gross Lewdness and Assault and Battery on a Public Employee
Dismissed
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery and Witness Intimidation
Not Guilty
Probation Violation Hearing - Distribution of Cocaine and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Larceny Over $250
Pretrial Probation - Case was dismissed after client stayed out of trouble for 8 months
Probation Violation Hearing - Possession of a Class C Controlled Substance
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and School Zone Violation
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin
Dismissed
Breaking into a Depository (7 counts)
Client avoids felony convictions - case was dismissed after client successfully completed one year of probation
Larceny Over $250
Pretrial Probation - Case was dismissed after client stayed out of trouble for one year
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Sexual Conduct for a Fee
Notice of Violation Withdrawn; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Breaking and Entering with the Intent to Commit a Felony
Dismissed
Possession of Heroin, Possession of Gabapentin and Trespass
Dismissed
Open and Gross Lewdness
Dismissed
Breaking and Entering at Night with the Intent to Commit a Felony and Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Possession of Cocaine
Dismissed
Operating with a Revoked License as a Habitual Traffic Offender
Dismissed
Operating with a Suspended License and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
Dismissed
Possession of Cocaine
Dismissed
Larceny from a Person
Dismissed
Violation of a Restraining Order
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery
Not Guilty
OUI-Liquor
Dismissed
Violation of a Restraining Order
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Larceny Over $250
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Armed Robbery
Pretrial Probation - Case was dismissed after client stayed out of trouble for one year
Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct
Dismissed
Filing a False Police Report
Dismissed
Larceny Over $250
Dismissed
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - OUI-Liquor and Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Notice of Violation Withdrawn; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
OUI-Drugs
Dismissed
Breaking and Entering at Night for a Felony and Placing a Person in Fear
Dismissed
Larceny from a Person
Dismissed
Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle, Larceny Over $250 and Possession of Burglarious Tools
Dismissed
Forgery of Checks, Uttering False Checks and Larceny Over $250
Dismissed
Attempted Robbery and Assault and Battery on a Person over 60 with a Disability
Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin and Gabapentin and School Zone Violation
Dismissed
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and Resisting Arrest
Dismissed
Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Dismissed
Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct
Dismissed
Malicious Destruction of Property
Dismissed
Violation of a Restraining Order
Dismissed
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery
Dismissed
OUI-Liquor and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
OUI charge dismissed; Client avoids conviction on negligent operation charge - case was dismissed after client successfully completed 15 months of probation
Larceny Over $250
Dismissed
Larceny
Dismissed
Larceny Over $250
Dismissed
Breaking and Entering with the Intent to Commit a Felony
Dismissed
Operating with a Revoked License as a Habitual Traffic Offender
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery, Witness Intimidation and Threats
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Drug Distribution
Notice of Violation Withdrawn; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery and Threats
Dismissed
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon on a Person Over 60 and Attempted Robbery
Dismissed
Operating with a Revoked License
Dismissed
Operating with a Suspended License and Registration and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
Dismissed
Assault and Battery and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Suboxone and Klonopin
Dismissed
Possession of Cocaine
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Operating with a Suspended License
Dismissed
Forgery of Checks, Uttering False Checks and Larceny by Check Over $250
Dismissed
Possession of Heroin and Klonopin
Dismissed
Operating with a Suspended License
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Oxycodone and Operating with a Suspended License
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Larceny Over $250
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Possession of Heroin
Dismissed
Malicious Destruction of Property
Dismissed
Larceny Over $250 by False Pretenses
Pretrial Probation - Case was dismissed after client stayed out of trouble for one year
Operating with a Suspended License and Registration
Dismissed
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of Marijuana
Motion to Suppress Allowed - Case Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery (2 counts)
Dismissed
Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
Pretrial Probation - Case was dismissed after client stayed out of trouble for 6 months
Domestic Assault and Battery and Witness Intimidation
Dismissed
Home Invasion, Witness Intimidation and Malicious Destruction of Property Over $250
Dismissed
OUI-Drugs
Dismissed
Larceny Over $250
Dismissed
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery, Malicious Destruction of Property
No Violation Found; Probation Continued
Larceny Over $250 and Larceny of a Credit Card
Dismissed
Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Defacing Property
Notice of Violation Withdrawn; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Strangulation
Not Guilty
Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Assault and Battery and Shoplifting
Not Guilty
Domestic Assault and Battery and Witness Intimidation
Dismissed
Possession with Intent to Distribute Gabapentin
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Receiving Stolen Property Over $250
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Assault and Battery and Larceny from a Person
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Dismissed
Resisting Arrest, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Number Plate Violation to Conceal Identity
Dismissed
Violation of a Restraining Order
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Breaking and Entering and Larceny Over $250
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Possession of Heroin
Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Lewd, Wanton, and Lascivious Conduct (multiple counts)
Notice of Violation Withdrawn; Probation Continued
Probation Violation Hearing - Domestic Assault and Battery
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Probation Violation Hearing - Possession of Cocaine
No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Dismissed
Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Dismissed
Domestic Assault and Battery and Threats
Dismissed
Wanton Destruction of Property
Dismissed
Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Threats and Disorderly Conduct
Pretrial Probation - Case was dismissed after client stayed out of trouble for 6 months
Education
2010
University of Chicago Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2007
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Languages
English