Leslie Dean O'Neal

Leslie Dean O'Neal

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Appeals

3301 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite 105, Atlanta, GA

About Leslie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Leslie O'Neal devotes 50% of her practice to serving families in the Metro area with Divorce, Custody, Child Support & Modifications. Ms. O’Neal has gained a particular expertise in helping clients to obtain a divorce or establish custody, visitation or child support order with an out of state party.

19 years

60%
Appeals 20%

Ms. O’Neal has been hired often to assist clients who are unhappy with the result of their trial and feel that the trial court made a mistake in its final ruling. Ms. O’Neal has pursued and enjoyed success in reversing several trial judges in the Superior, State, and Probate Courts of Cobb County in domestic matters, probate law, and commercial litigation. Ms. O’Neal’s appellate experience is with both the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court.

19 years

20%
Probate 20%

Ms. O’Neal also has experience in establishing and maintaining conservatorships over incapacitated individuals and guardianships over minor children in probate courts in Georgia.

19 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

O'Neal Heikkila Family Law

3301 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite 105, Atlanta, GA, 30339

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Leslie Dean O'Neal's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Emily | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Reunited my Family

Mrs. O’Neal has changed my life forever. I went into her office hopeless, lost, and depressed. In my case, I hadn't seen my son in person for over 2 years. Leslie took her time to understand every detail on what was happening in my life. She went to bat for me, advised me, and was always there for me... when I had questions. She is sincere, strong, and fights for what is right. I went into her office not having seen my son, when in the end, Mrs. O’Neal helped me gain full custody back. My son now lives with me and I owe it all to her hard work and dedication. Everyone in her office was so accommodating and caring. She even went as far as advising me/ answering questions after our case was settled. I am beyond blessed to have called Leslie my attorney. I will forever be great full!

Posted by Deana Davis | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Leslie was a LIFESAVER

I was referred to Leslie a few years ago by a former client, and we spoke a few times while I was trying to decide the fate of my marriage. She was always patient, kind and matter of fact with both good news and bad. When I finally decided to file (2 years after we met) she had maintained notes from ...our previous meetings and knew right where to jump in. Divorce is an emotional process and she was certainly the 'steady hand' I needed to make it through the process. She is extremely thorough and a great communicator to let you know what is going on each step in the process. I can't say enough great things about her and her staff, and have recommended her highly to any of my close friends contemplating divorce.

Posted by Rory | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer Around

I met Leslie at a networking seminar in Atlanta. We met up a few weeks later to discuss business, and we started talking about my divorce. After an hour and a half, I was ready to fire my current lawyer and retain Leslie. She is well versed in the law, and brought to my attention things that could ch...ange. Additionally, she gave me something my previous attorney did not... and that was Hope. During the whole process, Leslie was optimistic in my case, and never wavered in expressing we had a strong case. Her and her staff went above and beyond in preparing and filing everything in a timely manner. Her courtroom behavior is something to revel. She is professional. and at the same time, a lawyer you never want going against you. I have recommended her to several people, and will continue to recommend her in years to come. Thank you Leslie for everything!!

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Attorney

Leslie O'Neal is an outstanding attorney in that she approaches your case with professionalism, courtesy, and a sensitivity to what you're going through that is rare in her profession. She took time to discuss the facts of my case with me, laid out options that I hadn't even thought of that helped m...ake the divorce process as painless as possible, and worked hard to ensure I was fairly represented. I think what really distinguishes her, though, is that she goes about her work in a respectful and yet still effective manner. She fights hard for her clients, but does so in a way that helps to resolve things as uncontentiously as possible and doesn't needlessly escalate things with opposing counsel or other parties in a way that is counterproductive. I highly recommend her.

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Leslie Dean O'Neal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leslee Hungerford

Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alyssa Blanchard

Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Paulk

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was impressed with Leslie's ability to assess the financial side of our case. A good family lawyer needs to be able to negotiate emotional complexities AND numbers."

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Justin O'Dell

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is committed to her clients and community."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Georiga Super Lawyers

2017

Cobb Next Generation, Cobb Chamber

2015

Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers

2014

20 Rising Stars Under 40, Cobb Life

2014

"Spirit" Award, Leadership Cobb

2012

Outstanding Leadership & Service, Marietta Kiwanis

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, O'Dell & O'Neal Attorneys

Associations

2015 - Present

Georgia Super Lawyers

Rising Star

2014 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Cobb Executive Women

Member

2012 - Present

Cobb County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - Present

United Way of Cobb County

Advisory Board

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2008 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

Kiwanis Club of Marietta

Member

2015 - 2016

Cobb Young Professionals

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Sierra Leigh Wertzer

Georgia Appeals Court reversed the Probate Court's Order, in part.

Georgia Supreme Court; Taylor v. Taylor

Judgments affirmed. All the Justices concurred and Leslie's client was granted sole legal custody, an increase in child support, and attorney’s fees.

Jaraysi, er. al. v. Sebastian, et. al.

Trial court's ruling was reversed on Appeal resulting in Judgment for the landlord

Venable v. Parker

Supreme Court issued an Opinion which established child support for the mother

Choi, et.al. v. Immanuel Korean United Methodist Church

Trial court ruling was affirmed on Appeal

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Education

2008

University of Mississippi

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Auburn University

Activity

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