Eric Leckie

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Eric Leckie

also known as Invictus Law

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

1240 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 404, Virginia Beach, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Eric

Biography

Focused on Criminal Defense, Military Justice, and Security Clearance Law.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

State & federal crime, DUI, juvenile, federal drug charges, drug distribution (PWID), gun crime, assault, murder, sex crime, domestic violence, federal & white collar crime, federal & state tax fraud & evasion, bond hearings, appeals & expungement

23 years

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

DUI charges, suspensions, restricted licenses, & DUI charges for active duty military servicemen and women

23 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Family law, divorce & separation, child custody & child support, alimony.

20%
Federal Crime 10%

Federal & white collar crime, murder, complex federal drug conspiracy, drug distribution (PWID), tax fraud & tax evasion, major sex crime & pornography charges.

10%
Military Law 10%

Marine Corps JAG reservist and former JAG Prosecutor, handling criminal defense, military law, and security clearance laws—saving the careers of countless active duty service members and civilians.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 11 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Invictus Law

1240 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 404, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

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Invictus Law

999 Waterside Drive, Suite 2525, Norfolk, VA, 23510

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Invictus Law

1545 Crossways Blvd., Suite. 250, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

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Online Presence

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Eric Leckie's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

103 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI with Child

I was facing a felony DUI with Child charge and an uncertain future. Mr. Leckie not only got the felony charge dismissed but also the traffic violation. I only had to do 5 days in jail on the weekends and a restricted driver’s license. He saved me from a lot of trouble. I would highly recommend hi...m to anyone facing charges.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Thank You!!

Me. Le lie did an excellent job of defending me on my DUI 2nd and 3rd offense with refusals. He got my DUI's reduced to a 1st and 2nd instead and the refusals thrown out with lead to a short jail sentence with no felony. Which was most important to me. He was attentive to my every need and was much... appreciated. His staff was great as well relaying information to me.

Posted by Richard | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer

Eric was great in providing me with the best possible solution for my unique situation. As a veteran himself he was able to understand my concerns regarding my DUI case and the possible consequences I was facing with the military. Whenever there was a sudden change in my case, Eric and his staff was ...very quick to respond and handled complicated tasks with precision and professionalism. Any questions or concerns were always addressed. Because of Eric I was able to keep all of my veteran benefits. I truly appreciate all the effort put into my case. Great job!

Posted by Dan | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Eric Leckie Knows How to Fight and Win

While I was being arrested last July on DUI charges, I had remained entirely calm because I had felt that I was facing total annihilation and there was nothing I could do about it. My career, which I feel is my life, will come to a conclusive end and I am helpless. What could I do? Right or wrong, su...ch a mark on my record was going to label me a drunk driver for life. First step: choose to fight. I couldn't bring myself to fight for weeks, but eventually I found it within myself to pursue help. I had found Mr. Leckie's Invictus Law by chance and was immediately able to schedule an appointment. So far, everything surrounding the arrest has been cold and painful, but as soon as the receptionist seats me, things could be warming up. Shake hands with Eric and we're rolling. He took my side of the story next to the reported facts. I divulged what this meant for me while he matched every ounce of intensity I could express. From the first appointment, I walked out of the office feeling hopeful having hired Eric and his team. Second step: fight. Not to be dramatic, but in the land of law, Invictus is your sword and your shield. My only job was to hold myself together while Eric fought the battles inside and outside the court room. For such a remarkable achievement in my life having overcome a DUI, I personally had actually done very little. In the matter of weeks, Eric had somehow worked out an arrangement to have me pay in the form of community service while retaining nothing of a DUI charge. I believe, beyond a doubt, that this could not have been accomplished by any lawyer other than mine of Invictus Law. We had won, my family had won. Eric now owns a sizable stock in my future. Thank you Eric and the Invictus team, Dan

Posted by Brett Christian | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer in Hampton Roads!

I was facing my 2nd DUI charge and some serious jail time. Mr. Leckie took care of every aspect of my case and broke it down for me to understand, so we would be on the same level of understanding. We reviewed our options for my case and came out with the best result possible in court! Mr. Leckie als...o took his personal time to call and check on my well-being, just to see how I was doing. The staff at Invictus Law are more than friendly and professional! I couldn't have asked for a better attorney and would highly recommend him to anyone in the state of Virginia! If I have to use an attorney again, I don't have to think twice about going back to Mr. Leckie and Invictus Law. My deepest gratitude and thanks go out to him and his staff!

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Eric Leckie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lee Devendorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He will have your back. Excellent in court."

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Walter Hnot,

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Brook Thibault

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Christopher Baker

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Christopher Beechler

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Scott Lang

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Julie Rendelman

Federal crime lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jamison Rasberry

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Socrates de La Cruz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a knowledgable Attorney and a zealous advocate in court for his clients."

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James Weirick

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Cardoza

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Patrick Stangl

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Ethan Zelizer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a leader in his field and a powerful advocate."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Other

"Competent, professional, and all around a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lyle Dickson

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Lahood

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Cron

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Robert von Dohlen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Giacomo Behar

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Beechler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Lang

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Stangl

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jocelyn Stewart

Military law lawyer

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Ethan Zelizer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Aaron Lazar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Ford

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Heather Pedersen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Adam Lahood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Esten

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Tatiana Mendez

Family lawyer

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Elizabeth Tuomey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert von Dohlen

General practice lawyer

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John Steakley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nick Dorsten

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tory Delpierre

Criminal defense lawyer

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Julie Rendelman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frankie Swindell

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Celia Visser

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

2015 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

American Legion

Member

2015 - Present

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member

2014 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2014 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

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

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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

Top Contributor

Eric earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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