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Andrew Leone, the lead attorney at Leone Legal, PA, is highly qualified with years of experience in and out of the courtroom. Andrew has handled thousands of cases, conducted over 100 trials, and practiced in front of dozens of judges. Andrew is ready to help you if you have been charged with a DWI or Criminal offense.
Leone Legal, PA proudly serves the nine-county metro area, including Hennepin County (Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka), Ramsey County (St. Paul, Roseville, White Bear Lake), Anoka County (Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley), Carver County (Chanhassen, Chaska, Waconia), Dakota County (Apple Valley, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights), Scott County (Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee), Sherburne County (Becker, Big Lake, Elk River), Washington County (Cottage Grove, Stillwater, Woodbury), and Wright County (Buffalo, Monticello, St. Michael).
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
21 years
DUI and DWI
50%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2022
2018 2015 2014
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Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
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Andrew M. Leone's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Very hard to get ahold of
Mr. Leone is extremely hard to get ahold of once the payment has cleared. He takes his time responding ( months) while you’re in the dark. Several attempts of reaching out. Does not respond. Absolutely try anywhere else but here. If I could give a “0” it would be lower than that. Please advise
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Wrongly accusued
A friend of mine hired him. He never presented any of the evidence. Worst lawyer I have ever seen. A public attorney would be way better. My friend was 100% innocent and he didn't do one thing to show the courts he was innocent.
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Worst criminal defense attorney ever
Mr.Leone will not fight for you. He will take your money and act like he's doing his job. He is a fraud. Worst criminal defense attorney in Minnesota. DO NOT HIRE!
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Victoria Willy
Worst criminal lawyer ever! Hired this man and he was totally out of his element. Best he sticks to DUI cases. Found my grandson guilty of all charges and then told him he was not experienced enough to file an appeal. Just in it for the money. Now I understand where all the bad lawyer jokes come from...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Not adept at criminal law
I hired Mr. Leone for my husband, after he was arrested and I recieved a flyer in the mail about his services. Little did I know, he had NO experience in my husband's type of criminal case. What started out promising, quickly turned to disaster when questions went unanswered, and we noticed he was no...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2015
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 10 Best Attorneys in MN in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2013
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2012
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2010
Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit, State Attorney's Office
2007
Domestic Violence Specialist, State Attorney's Office
2006
DUI/DWI Specialist, State Attorney's Office
2004
Dean's Honor List, Hamline University School of Law
2001
Dean's Honor List, University of Minnesota
1997
National Student Exchange Program, Florida International University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Associate Attorney, Florin Roebig, PA
2012 - 2015
Attorney/Owner, Leone Legal, PA
2005 - 2012
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
National Italian American Bar Association
2015 - Present
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2015 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers
2012 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
2012 - Present
Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
2012 - Present
Ramsey County Bar Association
2012 - Present
United States District Court, District of Minnesota
2005 - Present
Florida Bar
2004 - 2005
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003 - 2004
Innocence Clinic of MinnesotaStudent Director
Sample of Legal Cases
12-CV-01822-JRT-FLN
Settlement Reached
10-JV-08-266
Expungement Granted
19-HA-CR-12-1380
Certified as a Misdemeanor
02-CR-12-5569
Dismissed
02-CR-12-8913
Certified as a Petty Misdemeanor
27-FA-12-9606
Dismissed
27-CR-12-35990
Dismissed
10-CR-12-878
Dismissed
10-CR-11-1113
Dismissed
86-CR-12-3302
Dismissed
27-FA-12-8262
Dismissed
19AV-CR-12-21178
Dismissed
86-CR-09-5036
Mitigated sentence
27-CR-12-30249
Dismissed
10-CR-12-563
Amended to Disorderly Conduct
62-CR-12-4332
Dismissed
27-CR-11-39002
Jury found Not Guilty
27-CO-12-926
Dismissed
02-FA-10-2605
Granted Full Physical & Legal Custody
2011-CF-8806 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2011-CF-2881/D - Prosecutor
Judgment of Acquittal
2011-CF-2881/B - Prosecutor
Defendant Pled Guilty During Trial
2010-CF-1476 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-CF-17845 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-CF-6936 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2010-CF-16463 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2007-CF-18588 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-CF-9286 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2010-CF-12097 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-CF-3270 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-CF-11211 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-CF-15947 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-CF-10779 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2010-CF-4634 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-CF-4278 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-CF-8579 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2010-CF-1368 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2010-CF-11416 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-CF-5709 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-CF-16296 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-MM-1446 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-CF-3371 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-MM-1910 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-MM-946 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-4065 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2010-MM-117 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-2344 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-MM-5188 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-MM-370 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2010-MM-781 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2010-MM-148 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-MM-4163 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-MM-4201 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-MM-3777 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-3446 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-CF-1790 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-MM-4475 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-MM-4945 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-MM-4949 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-4475 - Prosecutor
Mistrial
2009-MM-4025 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-MM-4346 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-CF-2439 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-CR-2836 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-2529 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-1835 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2009-MM-1819 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-1147 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-1386 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-480 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-1171 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-DM-1010 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2009-MM-597 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-DM-1175 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-DM-1043 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-DM-366 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-MM-3752 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-DM-1016 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-DM-697 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-DM-1044 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-DM-1051 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-DM-848 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-DM-849 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-DM-773 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-MM-1936 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-MM-1936 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-DM-206 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2008-DM-213 - Prosecutor
Bench Trial - Not Guilty
2008-DM-177 - Prosecutor
Bench Trial - Not Guilty
2008-DM-328 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2008-DM-321 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2007-CR-1750 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2007-DM-1103 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2007-DM-870 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2007-DM-1006 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2007-CR-2637 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2007-DM-962 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2007-DM-663 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2007-DM-752 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2007-DM-604 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2007-CR-927 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2006-CF-16915 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2006-CF-17234 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2006-CF-12174 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2006-CF-14473 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2006-CF-8404 - Prosecutor
Judgment of Acquittal
2006-CF-13717 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2005-CF-15528 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2006-CF-11333 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2006-CF-11919 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2006-CF-13175 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2006-CF-13175 - Prosecutor
Mistrial
2005-CF-2607 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2006-MM-366 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2006-MM-366 - Prosecutor
Mistrial
2005-CT-15028 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2005-CT-16880 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2005-CT-15028 - Prosecutor
Mistrial
2004-CT-11175 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2005-CT-14604 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2005-MM-13882 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2006-MM-1359 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2005-MM-15473 - Prosecutor
Bench Trial - Not Guilty
2005-CT-10888 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2005-MM-563 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
2005-CF-12669 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2004-CF-11992 - Prosecutor
Jury found Guilty
2004-CF-12003 - Prosecutor
Jury found Not Guilty
Education
2004
Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
www.LeoneLeone.com
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Still Dreaming After 50 Years
2012
www.LeoneLegal.com
One Less Shield for a Deadbeat Parent to Hide Behind
2012
www.LeoneLegal.com
Can We Learn Anything From the Sandusky Trial?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Andrew earned significant contribution points in 2018.
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