Practice areas
Felony and misdemeanor, including violent, sex, alcohol and drug crimes. Trials and appeals. Expungements. Local ordinances.
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.
Professional License applications; renewals; probation, suspension, and revocation hearings before State Professional Licensing Boards.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2004 | 12/21/2020 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Special Recognition Award | Council of Municipal Court Judges | 2015 |
Excellence in Judicial Education | Institute of Continuing Judicial Education | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Judge and Administrative Hearing Officer | Municipal Court of Athens-Clarke County | 2010 - 2016 |
Assistant District Attorney | Office of the District Attorney--Western Judicial Circuit | 2004 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Council of Municipal Court Judges | Immediate Past President | 2016 - Present |
National Association of State Judicial Educators | Member | 2015 - Present |
Council of Municipal Court Judges | President | 2015 - 2016 |
Council of Municipal Court Judges | President-Elect | 2014 - 2015 |
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Council of Municipal Court Judges | Vice President | 2013 - 2014 |
Council of Municipal Court Judges | 10th District Representative | 2012 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Coloring Book for Children | Welcome to Municipal Court | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Oklahoma | MA - Masters | 2005 |
Georgia State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
University of Georgia | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Annual Law and Practice Update | What Happened in Ferguson | 2016 |
Annual Law and Practice Update | Georgia Reflections on Ferguson | 2016 |
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Deborah Gowen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 31, 2018
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.
Janna Landreth, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 31, 2018
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.
Heather Sampah, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2017
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.
Ryan Swingle, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 28, 2017
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.
Matthew Jordan, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2017
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.