Leslie A Sweet

Leslie A Sweet

4.1
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Gotha, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Po Box 35, Gotha, FL

About Leslie

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

Leslie A. Sweet

Po Box 35, Gotha, FL, 34734-0035

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Leslie A Sweet's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very disappoint family member

She was an attorney for my loved one 20 years ago and did a horrible job at defending him .he was just a 19 year old kid and he’s now he’s 37 years old and still incarcerated thanks to this lady here .as he’s been in prison for the last 18 years he’s ran into multiple guys who also had Sweets and sh...e didn’t do a good job at representing them .even when given the chance to help out a client that she failed .she lied on that client . I’d run the other way if I was any of you guys ,not only was her license suspended/ revoked .she was placed on probation and always held in contempt of court several times .please do your research before hiring this attorney .she has caused our family great pain . We are still fighting for my loved ones freedom .lawyers like this shouldn’t be allowed to practice at all . So many families don’t have their loved ones .thanks to sweets and the nerve of her . But there is a God that looks high and looks low . And he will and does have the final say so . I’m very disappointed in the judicial system the fact that they’d let her still be ruin others life is crazy to me . Be ware be ware be ware

Posted by Rene | July 29, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best Lawyer Ever

A lawyer that is professional and has years of criminal background experience is hard to find. Ms Sweet is professional and amazing to work with. She cares about her clients, her years of experience are your greatest gift because she is great at presentation. She cares about you and your loved ones ...as it is a difficult time for everyone. It’s an honor to give her a five star rating. If you’re looking for the best most ethical attorney MS Sweet should be your lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

no office, works from her bed, has been disciplined by bar association

i should have know when i called to meet her and she tells me she does not have an office, works from her bed. hired her because she was inexpensive and assured us the charges would be lowered. after months of her not doing a thing she promised we fired her. it has been a month and my new attorney is... still trying to get discovery from her. Very unprofessional and unethical. Google her!

Posted by Kate | June 15, 2015

Caring Professional

Ms. Sweet truly cares about her client's best interest and will produce the best possible defense based on all the circumstances and evidence. She truly looks at the whole picture before pursuing the best outcome for her clients.

Posted by kevin | June 12, 2015

Leslie sweet saved my life.

Leslie helped me get out of a very difficult situation. I cannot begin to explain how fast and professional she was about my cases. I am grateful for her services and would recommend her to anyone in need.

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Leslie A Sweet's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ralph Maiolino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Leslie Sweet’s commanding courtroom presence is matched only by her compassion for her clients. She is an exceptional criminal defense attorney."

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Jordan Holmes

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leslie is a phenomenal attorney and her clients love her. She fights hard for her clients and is creative in her arguments."

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A. Fowinkle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie is a fierce litigator with amazing and unique skills in the courtroom. I have seen her win some very complex cases. She fights for her clients and truly cares for them. She strives to help people change their lives. I endorse this lawyer."

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Siam Joseph

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the best criminal defense attorneys I know. She is a brilliant criminal defense attorney and a bull dog in the courtroom. She fights tirelessly for every client she represents and is the kind of attorney I aspire to be."

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Reca Chamberlain

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Leslie is a highly effective litigator and professional. She has dedicated her practice to protecting those accused of heinous crimes and I applaud her!"

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Kenneth Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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A. Fowinkle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Siam Joseph

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Public Reprimand - with Conditions issued in FL, 2008

updated on 05/31/2015

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior and places conditions on the lawyer's license.

Leslie’s comment:

“This was the most unfair experience in my life. Having this happen to me made me fight even harder for any of my clients. I agreed to a consent judgment, which would be like a plea agreement in Criminal Law, under the pressure of just getting custody of my niece after my sister had died in 2007. I was completely not guilty of anything but I had no fight left in me. Because of this I would never allow a client to plea out because of external pressures but at my time, I was all alone.”

Honors

2006

Virgil Hawkins Fellowship, Florida State University

1995

Sterling Award, State of Florida

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney at Law, Leslie A. Sweet

2003 - 2005

Assistant Public Defender, Robert Wesley

1999 - 2003

Assistant Public Defender, Howard "Skip" Babb

1999 - 1999

Staff Attorney, Florida House of Representatives

1998 - 1998

Legal Intern, Nancy Daniels

1997 - 1997

Florida Bar Fellowship, Withlacoochee Legal Services

1997 - 1998

Law Clerk, Department of Banking and Finance

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. RBG

Case Dismissed by State

State v. KA

Case Dismissed by State

State v. EC

Both new case and violation of probation dismissed by state

State v. KS

Both the new case and violation of probation dismissed by the State

State v. CD

Guilty of a Misdemeanor

State v. AN

Case dismissed

State v. JW

Case Dismissed by State

State v. BB

Acquitted by Jury

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Education

1998

The Florida State University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1982

City College of New York

Master's

Speaking Engagements

2014

Special Event

Not Allowing Your Past to Dictate Your Future

2014

Family and Friends Day

You HAVE the Power

Languages

English

Activity

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