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

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Leslie gets all my referrals!

I was referred to Leslie by a friend that went through a complicated divorce. After meeting her immediately knew I was in good hands. She is knowledgeable, strategic and tough and that's what I needed for my custody case. She walked me through the options and later the process of mediation. She will ...be brutally honest about the potential outcome, but she will fight for you and that's why I refer all my friends to her.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Trust me, hire Leslie O'Neal!

To say Leslie O'Neal is a phenomenal attorney is an understatement. Leslie has represented me twice in suits relating to child support and other parental rights. Both times the Court ruled in our favor. She is tenacious, compassionate, genuine and forthright and by that I mean she will tell you ...how it is as if she were on the other side of the table. I can't express enough the gratitude I have for what she has done to protect not just myself, but also for what was right for my son. Leslie may look like a sweet southern girl but don't let that fool you.... she is a BEAST when it comes to fighting for you! Why read anymore reviews? Just hire her!

Posted by Sheilah | August 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hire Leslie!

Leslie is a beacon of light and truth and hope. She cares, and she is tough! She is beyond smart and she knows the law! Leslie advocates in a way that takes a complex case and simplifies it in truly a gifted manner to produce a clear cut honest case. She is ethical and persistent. So grateful to... God for Leslie's representation!!

Posted by Deana Davis | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 anonymous | January 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney ! Will use Again and referred my friends!

I wish I had found Lesli O’Neal when I was going through my divorce. I was weak,broken, vulnerable, and honestly pretty dumb when it came to looking out for myself and my child. I signed the divorce paperwork quick just to get out. A year later I was more miserable than when I was married.... I reached out to Lesli for help to modify my original parenting plan. Lesli stepped in and took the job with full confidence. Three lawsuits later I continue to hire her. She helped me and my son to be able live our life while she handled all the legal dirty work. I was served papers after business hours and reached out to Lesli. She responded the same day and I knew she would take care of the situation. She knows what’s she’s doing and she can run a courtroom like none other. She doesn’t waste your time. Lesli focuses on what needs to be done and gets the job done! I trust her and her staff with the best interest of me and my child. She knows the laws and is well respected by the court system. I am so thankful for her being there in a time of need when I couldn’t fight for myself in legal matters. She even was able to have my attorney fees paid by my ex. Thank you Lesli.

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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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Alyssa Blanchard

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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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