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Manuel E. Leiva
also known as Manuel Leiva, Manuel Enrique Leiva
About Manuel
Biography
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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Licensed in Virginia for 27 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1998
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Location
The Leiva Law Firm, PLC
3955 Chain Bridge Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
More Than an Attorney – A Life-Changing Advocate
I highly recommend Manuel E. Leiva to anyone in need of an attorney. Winning my case was life-changing, and I’ll always be grateful for his exceptional support. He treated me like a big brother, offering honest advice and personal guidance. At the end, he spoke to me like family—urging me to manage m...
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 anonymous | February 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Focused and Effective
I hired Manuel for an urgent matter. From our first conversation to the court date, Manuel provided focused and effective advice. Whenever I had questions, he was responsive and respectful. His work ethic and diligent preparation for my case was evident in court, and I was happy with the results. ...
Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Got my dui totally fixed!!!
Mr. Leiva was wonderful when talking to him over the phone and hired him immediately. I was really stressed leading up to my court date, and was worried about the outcome. The day of court I met him since I was charged in Fairfax and me living in Norfolk. Well, let me tell you, I shook his hand, and ...
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great and dependable lawyer
A great lawyer. He settled the case in a way better than expected. Would definitely recommend.
Manuel E. Leiva's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Education
1998
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Protective Order Training
Defending Against Protective Orders
2005
Annual Public Defender Seminar
Defending Gang Cases
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers