Joseph Leigh Leventis

Joseph Leigh Leventis

also known as Joe Leventis

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Columbia, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

1913 Bull Street, Columbia, SC

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 11 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Leventis Law Firm, LLC.

1913 Bull Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Law Office of Richard A. Harpootlian

1410 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Richland County

1701 Main St Ste 302, Columbia, SC, 29201-2819

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Joseph Leigh Leventis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Tara | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Lawyer

Joe Leventis is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer. He did an outstanding job handling my case. Highly recommended!!

Posted by Rafael | July 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simple possession

I came to Joe with a simple possession ticket. Being on probation I really could not afford to be charged with it. So we sat and talked about my situation and what were some possible ways to go about it. While talking to Joe mother once did I feel like he was judging me or like I was just another cli...ent. I felt like he really was in my corner and wanted the same things I did; it was like my fight was his and a personal mission for him. I also didn’t get that feeling like he was just telling me what I wanted to hear. I left his office feeling hopeful about my situation and went on about my life. He’d call me and kept me in the loop about my case and how the progress was going. Well on the day of court we meet and talked at the court house. We went in the court room I took a seat and he went bout talking to a few people. After about 20 minutes he came up behind me with the officer that had pulled me over and we talked a few minutes. At the end of the conversation I shook hands with the officer (lot not sure why at the time but did) and thanked him. Joe and I walked out of the court room and he filled me in on what had just happened. Charges had been dropped and I was free to go. I thanked Joe for the help and work and went on about my day thanks to him.

Posted by Joanne | March 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AMAZING ATTORNEY

Mr Leventis is an extremely knowledgeable, lawyer whom represented my husband on a felony criminal matter/s. From the moment I first spoke with him on the phone, I felt relieved - He looked over the evidence with a fine tooth comb and he came up with a strategy to pursue the intent of dismissal. He ...was successful and the charges were dismissed in a very timely matter which greatly exceeded my expectations. I will be forever grateful for his assistance with clearing up this matter and highly recommend him to anyone searching for a criminal attorney.

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Joseph Leigh Leventis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Rathburn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Joe a few years ago when he first came out of law school. In the time that I have known him, he has not stopped learning and improving his skills. Many people claim on their web sites they are trial lawyers. Yet they rarely found in a courtroom unless pleading a client guilty. Joe tries cases. He makes the state prove its evidence. He has taken the time to learn how to confront the nonsense the state typically tries to introduce. If you’re looking for someone to represent you on a DUI you should ask them these three questions (1) what training do you have on the sobriety tests, (2) what training do you have on the breath testing machine, and most importantly (3) when is the last time you went to trial? If they’re not in the trenches battling for others, what makes you think they will battle for you. Joe Leventis is a fighter."

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William Crantford

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Oncken

Unknown lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to get to know Joe when he was working with the 5th Circuit Solicitor's office. Not only is he a great lawyer, he is a great guy who will go the extra mile for his clients. I strongly recommend him."

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Dayne Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Leventis is an outstanding attorney. He knows the law and how to fight for his clients. A true zealous advocate who genuinely cares about the outcome of his cases."

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Leigh Leventis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph is a very charismatic attorney who is well respected by all of his peers and clients."

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Marcus Brown

Personal injury lawyer

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William Crantford

Personal injury lawyer

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William Oncken

Personal injury lawyer

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Dayne Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer, Leventis Law Firm, LLC

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Law Office of Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A.

2014 - 2017

Assistant Solicitor, 5th Circuit Solicitor's Office

Associations

2018 - Present

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2013

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of South Carolina

Finance, Management

Languages

English

Activity

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