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I became an attorney so that I can help people who do not understand the system that they face. I opened my own law firm to represent those who often need legal assistance the most--those facing criminal charges. My law partner and I launched our firm in April 2015. Since that time, we have won numerous appeals in Georgia's state courts--including several favorable decisions from the Georgia Surpeme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals. We have also won appeals out of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals--the federal appellate court in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. In addition to winning appeals, we have represented clients at the federal trial level, including winning trials and negotiating favorable resolutions for our clients.
I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University in 2007. I then attended Harvard Law School, where I helped prepare successful applications for asylum at Harvard's Immigration and Refugee Clinic. After graduation, I completed a fellowship with the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Immigration Justice Project, where I focused on protecting the rights of immigrant workers in the South. I then began working as a Staff Attorney at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, where I worked on many cases, including appeals from criminal, post-conviction, civil rights, and employment decisions. I also addressed petitions for review from the Board of Immigration Appeals.
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Acquired: 2010
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830 Glenwood Ave., Suite 510-203, Atlanta, GA, 30316
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Posted by Michael | November 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Amber Williams | June 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by Stacey | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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."
"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."
Appeals lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2019
Award of the Sword, Federal Defender Program
2015 - Present
Attorney, Strickland Webster, LLC
2012 - 2015
Staff Attorney, 11th Court Of Appeals
2010 - 2011
Attorney Fellow, Southern Poverty Law Center
2010 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
Convictions and sentence reversed
Convictions vacated; on remand, we resolved the case with a plea to time served and probation.
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Litigating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims
English