Leslie A Sweet

Leslie A Sweet

4.1
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 27 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 27 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

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shareva | June 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

5 Stars

I had a great experience working with Leslie Sweet. She is the best lawyer I know. She is very intelligence with all the knowledge you want and need in a lawyer. Ms. Sweet kept me informed through out the entire time with all details of my case as she worked as my representation. I have and will con...tinue to recommend her. I give her 5 Stars.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

The best attorney ever!

Ms. Sweet is an angel! She has represented my family twice and on both occasions she was able to bring both cases to trail. In each case my family member was found not guilty of a crime they did not commit. She treated me like family from the very beginning. She constantly kept me informed and aware ...of what was going on. She has become a part of our family and we thank God for bringing her into our lives! At least out of the horrible experience, we got her out of it!

Posted by Robin | June 10, 2015

An Awesome Attorney !!!!

Ms Sweet is an awesome attorney. She cares about her clients and will go to the end to get all her cases won. I truly appreciate her service and I know you will too .

Posted by Nancy | June 04, 2015

Your An Angel

Ms. Sweet is Amazing. She knows what she's doing and is always on top of her Job. She will Call or Text You to keep you informed at all times. She's Great and For a Reasonable Price She Really Gets It Done!! She doesn't play with her Clients!! She's trustworthy and very honest. I highly recommend Ms.... Sweets. She won't let you down and even after she does her Job. She'll keep in contact with you. Not All Lawyers Do This!! Thank You! Your A Blessing

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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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