$ 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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3301 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite 105, Atlanta, GA, 30339
36 Client Reviews
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Posted by MARLENE | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional Attorney with an Incredible Team
Many people who knew I was going through a divorce are still amazed that I was able to finalize it in less than a year. Leslie and her team made that possible with their impeccable work, professionalism, and dedication. She treated me like family, kept me informed, and was always one step ahead—no ma...
Posted by Stephen | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best Legal Support in Atlanta
We all know that the legal profession gets a black eye from over aggressive trial lawyers. However, a good lawyer when you need one, is a blessing. I sure got a good lawyer too when I hired Leslie. Her professionalism and genuine concern for my well being gave much needed comfort at a time when I nee...
Posted by Alan | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Amazing Family Attorney
To say that I am so thankful and so appreciative, would truly be an understatement. Leslie was my legal counsel in a stepparent adoption, and she went above and beyond for my family. Leslie has shown that she isn’t just a lawyer, but she is someone who truly cares, she’s someone you can trust. She li...
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 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 ...
"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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