Jennifer Lynn Leffler

Jennifer Lynn Leffler

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +3 more

10505 Judicial Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 20%

16 years

20%
Juvenile Law 15%

16 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LefflerPhillips, PLC

10505 Judicial Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Jennifer Lynn Leffler's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Reccommend

Jennifer was knowledgeable about my situation, communicative about the process and what to expect, and responsive to questions and requests I had along the way. My trespassing charge ended up dismissed with minimal interruption to my life, and Jennifer and her paralegal, Mary, gave me advice to proce...ss the expungement of the record without additional charge. I certainly hope I never have to work with her again, but if the need arises, she will be my first call!

Posted by Elena | February 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Her help changed the whole situation

I highly recommend Jennifer Leffler. Before Jennifer took my case, I spoke with many other attorneys. They sounded knowledgeable, but indifferent. I felt that they (other attorneys) can help, but basically they don't care about result. Jennifer sounded completely different. She suggested me to h...ave a consultation with her (noone else suggested that, I don't know why), attentively listened me, and told me her plan of action, what was completely different from what I heard before. It is very important that your attorney understands you, believes in your innocence, sees the situation from the same angle of view. I remember her words:" Don't worry about anything. I am your attorney and from now on I will worry about all of this situation ". I think that is exactly what every person would like to hear from attorney. I hired Jennifer about a week before the court day, and her help changed the whole situation. Thank you so much! I am very grateful to her and her assistant's Mary help

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Very Pleased Client

From the first consultation all the way through my case's closing, Ms. Leffler's legal advice was sound and wholly helpful; she was available, smart and straightforward. She strongly and earnestly recommended I do a number of community service hours preceding my court date so as to show the prosecuto...r I was serious about seeking clemency from the state which resulted in one of my charges getting dropped. And her high legal IQ resulted in an overall very favorable outcome for me that makes me fully confident in recommending her to those in need of an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Beyond impressed by Ms. Leffler

Jennifer did a phenomenal job representing me. I started with five felony charges that she negotiated down to two misdemeanor charges. I wasn’t willing to take a plea bargin with these two misdemeanors as it would definitely impact my job and line of work. I decided to go to trial and Jennifer w...as very upfront with what I was up against. Her emails to me were always timely and to the point. She made me feel like I was always worth her time to talk to on the phone and answer any questions I had. In the courtroom, Jennifer was always professional and displayed just the right amount of candidness when greeting the judges (I had several court dates and witnessed Jennifer’s rapport with judges, prosecutors, detectives, etc). She went hard on people testifying against me and defended me phenomenally. It’s apparent she knows the law well and she had different courses of action ready depending on how the trial would be played out. I won my trial and was found not guilty and Jennifer continued to guide me on how I can further help myself by getting my record clean by expunging charges. I would recommend Jennifer to anyone in need of legal support. Thank you Mrs. Leffler!

Posted by Damian Owen | June 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer I have ever encountered!!

Although this was an extremely difficult case Ms. Leffler handled my case perfectly. Although the plea deal seemed very fair she explained all of my options and we decided to go to trial where I was found "Not Guilty". If not for her help and advice I would have taken the plea and had to deal with th...is conviction the rest of my life. She never pressured me or tried to put it all of the decision making on my shoulders. After talking with other people in similar situations many told me that they felt their lawyer just "seemed like they wanted to get out of there and move on to the next case". Not Ms Leffler. She was going to take as much time as needed to make me feel comfortable and the right decision was made for me!

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Jennifer Lynn Leffler's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Bernhard

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer Leffler continues the family tradition of exemplary legal practice started by her father, noted attorney Rodney Leffler. She began her legal career by distinguished herself in public service first as a Law Clerk in the Fairfax Circuit Court and then as a well-respected prosecutor in the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney's office, gaining valuable experience that she applies to her legal practice. She has a highly pleasant and professional demeanor that have earned her much respect in the legal community. She is a smart, creative and very able attorney, whose skills well-serve her clients."

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Bradley Henson

Unknown lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I clerked with Ms. Leffler and have handled cases on the other side of the table from her when she was a prosecutor. She is an intelligent, hardworking lawyer who always put her client first. I would highly recommend her."

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Sarah Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Leffler is a well-respected attorney in our legal community. She is caring and compassionate with her clients and works hard to ensure that they fully understand what is going on with their respective legal matters. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Manuel Leiva

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a great trial lawyer. She gained valuable experience clerking for a Judge in the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, then serving as a prosecutor in Fairfax County. I have, and will continue to recommend Jennifer to anyone who needs a top notch criminal defense attorney in Northern VA."

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Faraji Rosenthall

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Abrenio

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Jennifer from back when she was a prosecutor. She did an excellent job in that position, she knew how to try a case, and she was very respectful to deal with. Now that she's transitioned to the defense side, she's in the unique perspective of having first-hand knowledge of how the prosecutor's office works. That gives her a significant leg up when defending her clients. She's got a great reputation in the community, and anyone would be lucky to have her on their side."

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Jonathan Phillips

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Leffler has demonstrated her abilities in the courtroom as both a prosecutor and general practitioner. Her understanding of the court system and her rapport with other attorneys, prosecutors, judges and courthouse staff is unmatched. I recommend her services in all forms of legal disputes."

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Sarah Welch

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Bradley Henson

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Abrenio

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Phillips

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2019

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2017

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2016

Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Best of Virginia Law Firms, Washingtonian Magazine

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Best Law Firm: Criminal Defense, Tier 1, U.S. News and World Report

2013

Best Law Firm: Personal Injury, Tier 1, US News and World Report

2013

Best Law Firm: Criminal Defense, Tier 1, US News and World Report

2003

Outstanding Scholar, U.S. Department of Justice

2003

Magna Cum Laude, Gettysburg College

2002

Phi Beta Kappa, Gettysburg College

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, LefflerPhillips, PLC

2012 - 2015

Trial Attorney, Leffler & Mosley, P.C.

2010 - 2012

Prosecutor, Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney's Office

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Fairfax County Circuit Court

2003 - 2006

Program Analyst - Int. Criminal Investigative Training (ICITAP), Department Of Justice

Associations

2015 - Present

Virginia Women Attorneys Association

Member

2015 - Present

Virginia Women Attorneys Association, Judicial Committee

Committee Member

2014 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2014 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Law Related Education Committee

Committee Member

2014 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, General District Court Committee

Committee Member

2009 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

2011

Advanced DUI Training for Investigators and Prosecutors

CLE

2009

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Gettysburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

JDR Court Appointed Attorney Training

Juvenile Criminal Procedure

2010

School tours

Courts and the Law

2010

Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section Uncontested Divorce

Languages

English

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