Leslie Spornberger Jones

Leslie Spornberger Jones

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Athens, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Administrative Law

P.O. Box 302, Athens, GA

About Leslie

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Felony and misdemeanor, including violent, sex, alcohol and drug crimes. Trials and appeals. Expungements. Local ordinances.

60%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 30%

DUI, Driving while License Suspended, Driving without a License, Reckless Driving, Aggressive Driving, Distracted Driving, Speeding, Super-Speeder, and ALL minor traffic offenses. Former full-time traffic judge in one of Georgia's busiest courts.

30%
Administrative Law 10%

Professional License applications; renewals; probation, suspension, and revocation hearings before State Professional Licensing Boards.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 21 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2004

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Leslie Spornberger Jones

P.O. Box 302, Athens, GA, 30603

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Leslie Spornberger Jones's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Thankful I Hired Leslie!!

Leslie is really an amazing person, lawyer and friend. Throughout my year plus long case, Leslie worked so diligently with the prosecutor in ultimately getting my case dismissed before accusation. Leslie has many years of experience within the Georgia Judicial system which makes her a really amazing ...defense attorney in 2019. Her vast legal experience coupled with the best legal education in Georgia allows for your case to recieve the absolute best treatment there is. Leslie knows the law, and knows people. She is very personable and kind. I know nothing about the intricacies of law, that is why I hire a lawyer that has worked on both sides of the law, a lawyer that has impeccable credentials and a lawyer that is so genuine. That is why I hire Leslie! Her rates are very fair and her communication is always consistent. If you have any legal issues at all just call Leslie!

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Super speeder ticket

Leslie handled my college aged son's super speeder ticket. It was his first offense, and the judge seemed sympathetic when we called. Leslie actually suggested that we might not need her - clearly ethical. I still felt it necessary to have someone represent us to make sure we had everything in ord...er. We are pleased with the outcome - nothing on the record and no suspension. I also loved that Leslie handled things directly with my son, even though I made the initial contact and hired her. I again think this demonstrates her attention to ethics. I would recommend her to anyone in our position.

Posted by Denise | February 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful Attorney

Leslie is an excellent attorney. She is professional, dedicated and very efficient. I found her to be a pleasure to work with and I am very happy with the outcome of my case. I would highly recommend Leslie to anyone seeking legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thanks

very professional , take time to explain everything, I really appreciate all her help

Posted by Hannah | October 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Speeding ticket

I received my first ever speeding ticket in which the officer did not offer a warning or lessen the speed on my citation in order to bring down the ticket amount. I hired Leslie Jones to represent me, and she was able to reduce my ticket to a Basic Rules violation for a much smaller fine. She saved m...e money in both overall fees and in long term insurance cost since the Basic Rules Violation was not reported to the state. Mrs. Jones was incredibly efficient and professional throughout my case, and she was very patient and thorough in answering my questions or explaining the details of her process. I am so happy to have had Mrs. Jones represent me, and I will definitely contact her again for any future problems that arise!

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Leslie Spornberger Jones's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deborah Gowen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Leslie since 2005, and have practiced across from her in court and before her when she was on the bench. Leslie is smart and capable; a highly skilled attorney. Additionally, she is a caring person of high integrity. I would recommend her to anyone seeking excellent representation."

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Janna Landreth

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie is one of the most intelligent people I know. She uses her intellect to her advantage in logically and wisely advocating for her clients. She is tenacious, but reasonable, and knows criminal law inside and out. As the prosecutor assigned to Leslie’s courtroom during her tenure as Municipal Court Judge, I became intimately familiar with her knowledge and constant preparedness to deal with any legal issue with which she was presented. As I’ve continued my working relationship with her as a defense attorney, I have observed her utilize the time she spent as both a prosecutor and a judge to her clients’ best advantage. As I prosecutor, I always respect and thoroughly consider any argument she makes, knowing she has thoroughly done her homework on her clients’ cases."

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Heather Sampah

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Friend

"Leslie is an amazing lawyer! As a fellow attorney, she has been a great teacher and mentor to me. I can call on her at any time for advice and direction, and she more than comes through. She knows the law and will fight for you. I endorse and highly recommend Leslie."

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Ryan Swingle

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leslie is smart, friendly, tenacious in the courtroom and patient outside it. You're in great hands if you hire Leslie Jones for your case."

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Matthew Jordan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie is one of the most thoughtful attorneys and people I know. I refer her many different types of cases and rest assured she will treat the client as well as I would. I recommend and endorse this attorney."

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Deborah Gowen

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Heather Sampah

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Special Recognition Award, Council of Municipal Court Judges

2014

Excellence in Judicial Education, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Work Experience

2010 - 2016

Judge and Administrative Hearing Officer, Municipal Court of Athens-Clarke County

2004 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney--Western Judicial Circuit

Associations

2017 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Council of Municipal Court Judges

Immediate Past President

2015 - Present

National Association of State Judicial Educators

Member

2015 - 2016

Council of Municipal Court Judges

President

2014 - 2015

Council of Municipal Court Judges

President-Elect

2013 - 2014

Council of Municipal Court Judges

Vice President

2012 - 2013

Council of Municipal Court Judges

10th District Representative

Education

2005

University of Oklahoma

MA - Masters

2004

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Annual Law and Practice Update Georgia Reflections on Ferguson

2016

Annual Law and Practice Update What Happened in Ferguson

Publications

2015

Coloring Book for Children Welcome to Municipal Court

Languages

English

Spanish

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