James J. Leonard Jr.

James J. Leonard Jr.

3.5
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlantic City, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury ... +3 more

1200 Atlantic Ave Suite 203, Second Floor, Atlantic City, NJ

About James

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of James J. Leonard Jr., LLC

1200 Atlantic Ave Suite 203, Second Floor, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401-7327

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James J. Leonard Jr.'s Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bill | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very dissapointing --did not full fill commitments.

Mr. Leonard claims to do the best for every client regardless of the nature of the case. He presented a strategy for the my but failed to perform as stated as a result I failed to appear in court to present my case against counter complaint. He set a time for two phone conferences but, for one after... a long 2 hour wait, I never heard from him and repeatedly had to call his office For another, he never called as advised and I had to call him as I was tired of waiting on him . His statements to me concerning the details of the outcome of the matter were inaccurate. After my retainer was paid he failed to stay on top of the case and failed to communicate important information. All in all, a poor service to me as client. Anyone considering retaining Mr. Leonard would be best served by researching other attorneys as my result and experience was very disappointing. I am disappointed that I did not have my day in court due to failure on the part of Mr. Leonard.

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Jay Bhatt

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with James on several cases and he has always handled them with care. I would recommend his services without hesitation."

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Kenneth Warren

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Best of the Press, Press of Atlantic City

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Leonard Law Group, LLC.

1999 - 2001

Legal Intern, Philadelphia District Attorneys

Associations

2001 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Atlantic County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of New Jersey v. Terry Oleson

Not Guilty

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Education

2001

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Wesley College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Hurley in the Afternoon

South Jersey Lawyer

Publications

2012

Boardwalk Journal Magazine Atlantic City Attorney

Languages

English

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