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also known as Manuel Leiva, Manuel Enrique Leiva
Mr. Leiva has the trial experience you need when facing criminal charges. He has both bench and jury trial experience, with matters ranging from misdeameanors to serious felonies such as murder. Many people make the mistake and hire a lawyer based on the years a lawyer has been practicing. If you're charged with a criminal offense, the number of years a lawyer has been practicing is not important, what's important is how many cases the lawyer has taken to trial. The reason is simple, if your lawyer can't reach a favorable resolution with the prosecutor, you have no other option but to go to trial. So, if your lawyer has little to no trial experience, you're at a severe disadvantage.
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Chat withState: Virginia
Acquired: 1998
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3955 Chain Bridge Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by Jenna | January 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Manuel truly cares for his clients!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend Manuel Leiva highly enough! From the very first consultation, it was clear that they genuinely cared about my case and my future. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication gave me complete confidence during one of the most stressful times in my life. Manuel and Alex...
Posted by Kathleen | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Manuel Leiva: intelligent, effective, thorough and caring. The best.
Mr. Leiva represented me when I was charged with criminal trespass by my ex-husband. From the first meeting, Mr. Leiva was focused, asked really good, targeted questions, and was sympathetic to my situation. He gave a realistic assessment of the possible rulings a judge would make, then outlined fo...
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2013
Best Lawyer EVER!!!!!!
I talked to at least 15 lawyers and Mr Leiva was that number15. I wish I had met him sooner so I wouldnt have had to talk to all the other lawyers that wasted my precious time. The moment I met him, told him about my case, from the answers I got, I automatically knew he was the lawyer I would hire. M...
"I endorse this lawyer, and have observed his considerable skills in multiple DUI trials in Fairfax."
"I am proud to endorse Manuel Leiva. Manuel is an excellent attorney, advocate, and friend. He fights zealously for his clients on cases ranging from everyday offenses to capital murder prosecutions. His experience in both state and federal court is outstanding. I regularly consult Manuel on complex legal issues, and I am proud to count him as a friend and colleague."
"Highly effective trial lawyer and litigator. I have observed him in the courtroom - he fights wholeheartedly for his clients. I absolutely recommend him."
"Manuel is a fearless litigator. He regularly takes on very challenging criminal and civil cases and does it with confidence. He welcomes taking his cases to trial and gets great results. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Leiva is a great trial lawyer. He is very knowledgable in many areas of practice. He is well-known and respected in many jurisdictions around Virginia."
"Manuel is well known as a vigorous advocate for his clients. He is meticulous and well-prepared for trial and has a reputation for being an aggressive and effective attorney for serious criminal matters."
"Manuel is a great attorney and a fixture in the court house. He is well respected personally and professionally. I strongly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the opportunity to witness Manuel in action. He's a focused, fearless advocate and well respected the northern virginia legal community."
"Meticulous preparation and attention to detail are among Manuel's many qualities that distinguish him in the practice of law. He is a caring and tactically astute practitioner of the art of criminal defense, with a professional skill set that well-serves his clients. Whether in the courtroom and or in efforts to improve the bar, it is always a pleasure to collaborate with such an able lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally worked on cases with Manuel. He is intelligent, a great trial attorney, and he fights hard for his clients."
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2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011 - Present
Owner, The Leiva Law Firm, PLC
2006 - 2011
Partner, Leiva & Marks, PLC
1999 - 2003
Associate, Leffler & Hyland, PC
1998 - 1999
Assistant Attorney, Office of the Public Defender
2010 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Indigent Defense Task ForceBoard Member
2009 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Diversity ConferenceBoard of Governors
2006 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of VirginiaChair, Judicial Selection Committee
2014 - 2017
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law SectionBoard Member
2007 - 2009
Hispanic Bar Association of VirginiaPresident
2007 - 2008
Fairfax Bar AssociationJudicial Screening Committee
2006 - 2007
Hispanic Bar Association of VirginiaVice President
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Defending Against Protective Orders
2005
Defending Gang Cases
Spanish
English
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