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Biography
Why Clients Hire Eric Leckie
Focused on High-Stakes Defense Matters
Eric Leckie focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense, military / UCMJ defense, military administrative representation, and security clearance matters. Unlike attorneys who divide their time among numerous practice areas, Eric concentrates on the types of cases where a person’s freedom, military career, professional reputation, security clearance, and future are at risk and may all be at risk at the same time.
For military members and Department of Defense contractors, these issues frequently overlap. A criminal allegation, military investigation, or administrative action can trigger collateral consequences far beyond the courtroom, including security clearance concerns, adverse military action, loss of employment opportunities, damage to professional reputation, and long-term career impact. Eric’s focused experience in these interconnected areas allows him to strategically evaluate the full picture and help clients navigate legal, military, and professional risks together rather than in isolation.
Former Prosecutorial Insight
Eric’s experience on the prosecution side provides valuable insight into how cases are reviewed, charged, and litigated. He uses that knowledge to identify weaknesses in the government’s case, anticipate strategies, and prepare effective defenses for his clients.
Military Justice and Command-Level Experience
Before founding Invictus Law, Eric served as an attorney and leader in the United States Marine Corps. His experience as both a Judge Advocate and Staff Judge Advocate provides military clients with a unique advantage. Eric understands not only courts-martial, investigations, and military justice procedures, but also how commanders evaluate discipline, mission readiness, leadership concerns, and career impact. He understands how allegations can affect promotions, retirement, security clearances, assignments, and long-term military careers. That command-level perspective allows him to strategically defend service members while understanding the broader military environment influencing decisions and outcomes.
Trial-Ready and Strategic
Every matter is approached with discipline, preparation, and strategic focus. Whether resolving a matter through negotiation or litigation, clients benefit from having an attorney prepared for every stage of the case.
Clear and Responsive Communication
Legal problems create uncertainty and stress. Clients deserve honest guidance, timely communication, and a legal team committed to keeping them informed throughout the process. At Invictus Law, responsiveness and preparation are core principles of representation.
What Clients Value About Eric Leckie
Clients consistently value:
• Strategic preparation
• Calm leadership under pressure
• Clear communication
• Former prosecutor experience
• Military justice experience
• Trial-ready advocacy
• Honest guidance
• Responsiveness and professionalism
When your freedom, military career, security clearance, or reputation is at risk, experience matters. Eric Leckie provides disciplined, strategic, and trial-ready representation for individuals facing serious legal challenges in Hampton Roads and beyond.
Eric Leckie is the founder of Invictus Law and focuses exclusively on state and federal criminal defense. Clients hire him for his prosecutorial insight, strategic preparation, and commitment to protecting their freedom, reputation, and future.
Former prosecutor Eric Leckie provides experienced DUI defense for individuals facing misdemeanor and felony drunk driving charges. He works to protect his clients from the serious consequences a DUI conviction can have on their future, reputation, and freedom.
Eric Leckie focuses on defending clients charged with serious federal offenses, including drug crimes, firearm offenses, fraud-related matters, and other complex federal investigations. Clients hire him for his strategic preparation, prosecutorial insight, and courtroom advocacy.
Eric Leckie represents service members facing courts-martial, military investigations, non-judicial punishment, and administrative separation proceedings. As a former USMC JAG and Staff Judge Advocate, he provides strategic and disciplined representation focused on protecting military careers.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
23 years
DUI and DWI
30%
23 years
Federal Crime
10%
23 years
Military Law
10%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 12 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Invictus Law
(757) 474-1671
Fax
1240 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 404, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454
invictus-law.com/Invictus Law
(757) 474-1671
Fax
999 Waterside Drive, Suite 2525, Norfolk, VA, 23510
invictus-law.com/Invictus Law
(757) 474-1671
Fax
1545 Crossways Blvd., Suite. 250, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
invictus-law.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Eric Leckie's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Diane | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Attorney!!
Mr. Leckie and his staff are exceptional! Very competent, quickly responsive and most compassionate. Mr. Leckie was able to have my son’s charges reduced on a difficult case. We were extremely pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Invictus Law!
Posted by Dixie | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding representation
Through 18 months pre-trial preparation, Eric Leckie consistently demonstrated his knowledge of Virginia law and thoroughly researched the many nuances of my particular case. He skillfully coordinated his defense by meeting with many people in the various offices instrumental in ensuring a fair tri...
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Military
I am a former retired vet who was facing criminal charges that were unjust . I retained Mr. Leckie with the intention to go to trial. When he saw the charges filed against me he immediately knew I was innocent and that they were reaching. When I presented paperwork for who my lawyer representation wa...
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The outcome blew my mind.
Mr. Leckie was on point from the very 1st phone call. Obviously just after anything happening that would make you need an attorney I was nervous and scared. Eric was awesome on the phone to help me get a calm feeling and he was very professional. I unknowingly left my pistol in my carry on and w...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Favorable outcome
I recommend Mr Lecke as a very capable defense attorney and a direct and insightful one. He understands the system and people as well. His no nonsense support helped me deal with the emotional distress of this case.
Eric Leckie's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He will have your back. Excellent in court."
"Eric is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Not only is Eric a fantastic DUI and Criminal Defense lawyer; he is a fantastic person and is as tough as he is honest. If you have a choice, choose Eric as your Lawyer, I would!"
"I saw Eric on many of my cases while I worked as a prosecutor. Eric was always well-prepared and willing to fight for his clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I have known Eric since he began practicing law. He honed his litigation skills as a military lawyer in the US Marine Corps and in private practice. His experience as a former prosecutor is invaluable to his clients. Eric has the unique ability to screen cases from both sides, and that quality makes him an extraordinary defense attorney. No one will work harder for his clients, and his record of success continues to grow."
"No one cares more about his clients than Eric. He is diligent and prepared and well-respected by the judges he appears before. He has my strongest endorsement."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He has proven himself to be an aggressively defends the rights of his clients and does his homework before stepping foot into court."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a knowledgable Attorney and a zealous advocate in court for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a zealous and very-effective advocate for his clients. It has always been a joy to work with him. He absolutely has the best interest of his clients in mind at all time. Could not recommend him more for any criminal or civil matters."
"Eric Leckie can be one angry bulldog. Once he gets his teeth into somebody, there's no letting go. He's absolutely the lawyer I would want fighting for me when the time came."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a determined and diligent advocate who works tirelessly to get results for his clients. He also has a detailed knowledge of military court procedure and practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a leader in his field and a powerful advocate."
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"Attorney Eric Leckie donates his time posting very helpful legal answers in the Avvo community to assist individuals seeking advice. This demonstrates a compassion to help people in need. He is an asset to the legal profession. I fully endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Military Law Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2015
Certificate of Appreciation, American Bar Association
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia 2015, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2014
Navy and Marine Corps Meritorious Service Medal, Marine Corps Training and Education Command
2010
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Marine Corps Training Advisory Group
2010
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group
2007
MCAS Cherry Point Joint Law Center, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
2005
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Combined Forces Command - Afghanistan
2005
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Star), Combined Forces Command Afghanistan
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Principal, Invictus Law
2012 - 2013
Command Judge Advocate, The Basic School, U.S. Marine Corps
2008 - 2011
Staff Judge Advocate, The Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group
2006 - 2007
Civil Law Officer-in-Charge, U.S. Marine Corps
2002 - 2005
Prosecutor, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2024 - Present
Security Clearance Law AssociationMember
2015 - Present
The National Trial LawyersMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2014 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2014 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
US v. Chaklos
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Sigillo
Dismissed
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Lyman
Dismissed with Prejudice
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Whitehurst
Felony reduced to Misdemeanor
Education
2012
Naval Postgraduate School
MA - Masters
2008
Expeditionary Warfare School
Certificate
2003
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
ABA Fourth Circuit Conference
Finding Your Legal Niche
2013
The Basic School Military Law Course
Military Law and The Uniform Code of Military Justice
2010
Republic of Georgia Training Program
Law of War and Rules of Engagement
2009
DIILS - Mali Army Human Rights and Law of War Seminar
Human Rights and Law of War
Publications
2012
Naval Postgraduate School - Thesis
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Perception of Democracy
2011
Marine Corps Gazette
Enhancing the Marine Corps' Security Force Assistance Capability
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If a person is on Felony Probation and commits perjury in another state
05 Dec 2014
Q&A
What will happen if I fail my 1st drug screen while on pre-trial release in Georgia? Cobb county to be exact.
05 Dec 2014
Q&A
What does house other agency mean?
05 Dec 2014