$ 450-450 per hour
Leslie Dean O’Neal is a seasoned family law attorney, whose practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce, separate maintenance, child custody and visitation cases, child support modifications, contempt actions, post-divorce modification, child support enforcement, family violence, paternity, legitimation, adoptions, and prenuptial agreements. Leslie takes a solution-based approach to her cases and focuses her clients on the best use of their time and money during the litigation process. This includes providing clients with a roadmap of what to expect from the outset of a dispute and helping her clients understand all options so they can pursue the path that best suits their unique circumstances. Leslie believes in the value of the mediation process to conserve funds for both sides and avoid the emotional strain that a trial can cause. However, she recognizes that in some cases, a trial is unavoidable and believes that being diligent, assertive, and well prepared is of utmost importance when taking a case to trial. Leslie has handled countless bench and jury trials, and has enjoyed particular success with her appellate work, successfully appealing State, Superior, and Probate Courts.
Leslie has been named one of Georgia’s Super Lawyers Rising Stars by Atlanta Magazine for six consecutive years and has been named as a Top 20 under 40 Rising Star by Cobb Life Magazine. She is an active member of the Georgia Bar Association, Cobb County Bar Association, Cobb County Bar Association Family Law Division, Cobb County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Division. She is admitted to practice in the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. Leslie makes it a priority to serve her community in a variety of ways. She is a regular volunteer with Cobb Legal Aide, a past Chairwoman for Cobb Young Professionals, and a graduate of Leadership Cobb and Honorary Commanders, and a past co-chair of the Red White & Blue Fundraiser for the Share Military Initiative.
Leslie attended law school at the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she graduated Cum Laude, and received her undergraduate degree from Auburn University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
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$ 450-450 per hour
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Acquired: 2008
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3301 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite 105, Atlanta, GA, 30339
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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...
Posted by Courtney | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best in the Business!
Leslie O’Neal is an incredible attorney & her dedication to the specifics of my case have always been top notch! She’s thorough in her work & diligent in the fight for what is always best for my child. Leslie has navigated the numerous unexpected turns, in my individual case, with an assertiveness th...
Posted by Chanel | April 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Forever grateful
Leslie came highly recommended when my divorce became more intricate than initially expected. I went to see her for a consultation and could immediately sense that I will be in very competent hands and decided to change attorneys. Best decision ever. I've experienced first hand what difference a g...
Posted by Jennifer | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Forever Thankful
Leslie O’Neal is an extraordinary attorney. She approached my custody case with determination and dedication that are unparalleled. Whether by email or phone, my questions and concerns were promptly addressed with clear and thorough answers throughout the entire process. She helped to guide and in...
Posted by Emily | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
"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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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
2013 - Present
Attorney, O'Dell & O'Neal Attorneys
2015 - Present
Georgia Super LawyersRising Star
2014 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Cobb Executive WomenMember
2012 - Present
Cobb County Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - Present
United Way of Cobb CountyAdvisory Board
2008 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2008 - Present
Cobb County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
Member
2015 - 2016
Cobb Young ProfessionalsChair
Georgia Appeals Court reversed the Probate Court's Order, in part.
Judgments affirmed. All the Justices concurred and Leslie's client was granted sole legal custody, an increase in child support, and attorney’s fees.
Trial court's ruling was reversed on Appeal resulting in Judgment for the landlord
Supreme Court issued an Opinion which established child support for the mother
Trial court ruling was affirmed on Appeal
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
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