Leigh Ann Webster

Leigh Ann Webster

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 15 years

Appeals Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense

830 Glenwood Ave., Suite 510-203, Atlanta, GA

About Leigh

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

Leigh Ann and her law partner have won many appeals in the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and more. Their focus is on appellate criminal appeals in federal court and Georgia's state courts.

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Criminal Defense 50%

Strickland Webster, LLC only handles criminal cases. We work in federal courts and in Georgia's state courts. From going to trial to negotiating favorable resolutions, we have the experience and know-how to represent anyone charged with a crime.

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Strickland Webster, LLC

830 Glenwood Ave., Suite 510-203, Atlanta, GA, 30316

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Leigh Ann Webster's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by Michael | November 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very impressed

Leigh Ann did everything just like she said she would do. Never promised anything she couldn’t guarantee but also worked hard to get my appeal granted and was successful! Communicated with me frequently and I 10/10 recommend using Leigh Ann and would give her more stars if I could! When I first heard... about her I was told she was one of the best. I had high hopes but was afraid to be let down. I’m so glad to say I wasn’t. I am truly grateful and impressed. Worth more than every penny I spent. Thank you Leigh Ann!

Posted by Amber Williams | June 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thanks

Excellent job I recommend her 100% thanks again for all your help I really appreciate you Ms Leigh Ann Webster

Posted by Kristy | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney!

Leigh Ann did an awesome job. She was very knowledgeable and knew exactly what to do to make my mom eligible for parole. She kept me informed every step of the way. My family is so thankful to have found an attorney like her. My mom will be home as soon as all paperwork is complete. I highly recommen...d her.

Posted by Stacey | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely Amazing

The Parole Board was trying to make me max out on a 15 year sentence for drug trafficking. I hired Leigh Ann to look into the situation and handle it however she saw fit. She was very diligent and thorough and she got me back into court very quickly. As soon as I got back to prison all of my paperwor...k was taken care of and I was released less than a month after re appearing in front of the judge! I would recommend Leigh Ann for anyone needing post conviction relief.

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pat in Atlanta

Leigh Ann Webster listened carefully to our need for an attorney to try to appeal a criminal plea and conviction for someone who simply was not well represented during the original hearing. Leigh Ann carefully evaluated the matter and proposed actions, fees and an expected timeline for its resoluti...on in court. She took time with us and did her research and sought outside experts to testify where they might be needed. She communicated with us clearly and proactively and was professionable and personable at every step. Her follow through at every step along the way was exactly what you would want, especially in a legal situation that felt both scary and stressful. Leigh Ann resolved the issue for us within the original timeline we had discussed, for the fees we originally discussed and the final results were satisfactory. We would absolutely recommend Leigh Ann Webster to anyone needing legal representation

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Leigh Ann Webster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Saraliene Durrett

Appeals lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have consulted Leigh Ann and her partner on appellate issues and on immigration issues. Both of them have a great depth of knowledge of the federal appellate process based upon their prior employment at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. They are personable, intelligent, and hard working."

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Benjamin Goldberg

Appeals lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leigh Ann is an experienced, thorough and sharp attorney who handles all types of appellate, immigration and criminal defense matters. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member to her if they were in need of some legal help."

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Benjamin Goldberg

Appeals lawyer

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Saraliene Durrett

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Award of the Sword, Federal Defender Program

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Strickland Webster, LLC

2012 - 2015

Staff Attorney, 11th Court Of Appeals

2010 - 2011

Attorney Fellow, Southern Poverty Law Center

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Sample of Legal Cases

Melancon v. State

United States v. Annamalai

Convictions and sentence reversed

Shaw v. State

Convictions vacated; on remand, we resolved the case with a plea to time served and probation.

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Education

2010

Harvard University

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

GPDC Appellate Conference

Litigating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims

Languages

English

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