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

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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Dominique | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Services

I Knew She Was Gonna Be The Lawyer I Chose To Hire, After Our First Encounter. She Took The Time To Actually Get To Know The Type Of Person I Am And Not Judge Me Off My Cases. I Had Two Seperate Possesion Charges. She Gave Me Great Legal Advice On What To Do To Possibly Win My Cases. (Which She Manag...ed To Get Them All Dismissed.) Also She Works With You When It Comes To The Payments. Overall She Was A Great Lawyer And If Im Ever Again (God Forbid) In Trouble, She’s Forever My Go To.

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 MM | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Northern VA

I want to premise this review by saying that I almost never post reviews for professional services, let alone for attorneys. If you find yourself in a situation in Virginia, don't waste your $$ on attorneys that will gladly take your hard earned bucks knowing that they can't or are not willing to do ...much to help your cause. Hire Ms. Leffler to represent you; she knows the system inside and out due to her wealth of experience as a prosecutor and as a law clerk in Virginia's state courts. She represented me in a case in 2015, which involved trumped up but serious charges. She ably got the case dismissed and luckily I was able to get it sealed a couple years later. Whatever your situation, Jennifer Leffler can achieve the best, possible result. Ms. Leffler is the best criminal defense counsel in Fairfax County, hands down. This is coming from someone who has lots of experience dealing with lawyers.

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 anonymous | August 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best advise for my sons juvenile case

I went to consult for my sons case which was a diversion case. She was very straight forward and told me that you don't need a lawyer for your case. Though she knew I was not a potential client but she spent time with us to understand the case and gave best advice on what would happen in the scenari...o of a diversion case. She really made us feel reassured about his future, and I have seen very few people who would be spending time knowing that they are not potential clients

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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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Bradley Henson

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James Abrenio

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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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