Richard W. LeRoy

Richard W. LeRoy

4.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Otsego, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

9000 Quantrelle Ave. NE, Suite #105, Otsego, MN

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors, Misdemeanors, and traffic petty misdemeanors.

37 years | 15,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

All alcohol-related offenses

20%
Juvenile Law 20%

All offenses in juvenile law.

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

All traffic violations no matter how large or small.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 34 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1991

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

UNIVERSAL DEFENSE

9000 Quantrelle Ave. NE, Suite #105, Otsego, MN, 55330

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Richard W. LeRoy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Kate Kearney | October 9, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

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

Wish I could give him negative stars.

At first glance the esteemed Mr Richard Leroy presents as a "down to earth" man of the people. But on further inspection, I have come to realize that he tells clients what they want to hear, then after payment, refuses to actually work for the money he so lavishly gained from his own ill-gotten ways.... He neither has been destitute nor had to work a day in his life so his narcissistic views are completely lost on his potential clientel. If you want justice, seek it elsewhere. Run don't walk away from his establishment.

Richard LeRoy

Replied last November 1, 2024

I checked our records back 34years. My old place of employment and Universal Defense. You have never been a client of the Legal Rights Center nor Universal Defense. I'm sorry you had such a horrid experience but I believe it was with another lawyer/firm. Even your review indicates this was only a consult. I do not have any record of you consulting our firm either.. I am open to speaking with you at any time to ease your frustration. Feel free to contact me at your convenience. Rick 612 669 1243

Posted by Tammy | May 6, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

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

Rick is a great person .

Rick gave my son great insight on his situation and saved him a lot of embarrassment frustration and money . Rick is our forever attorney ❤️

Posted by Pauline | January 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Winning Choice

Rick was awesome to work with. He is a good listener and shows passion for those who are less fortunate. He understands both sides of the criminal justice system and took the time to explain things that I didn’t understand. He is a great negotiator, and fought very hard to win my case. Rick Is A Winn...ing Choice!

Posted by Justin | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Truthful and knowledgeable

I had gotten caught speeding at 105 in a 70 at age 16 and while Rick helped me with that I got a curfew ticket while trespassing which Which made it more difficult. But in the end I got to keep my license with only a 200$ fine for all of it. One thing I really liked about having Rick’s help was that ...he was always truthful about the possible outcomes, He never told me he could do something he couldn’t. So that made me very happy. With that I’d say if you’re looking for a lawyer, choose Rick

Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Latest review of Univets sd l Defense

What a amazing guy and even better lawyer! When I was arrested and thrown in jail I was in utter Despair. I was facing a hefty felony charge with guaranteed jail time. I was so scared. My life was over. I knew I had to get a lawyer but not just anyone. I didn’t want to be one in many cases that the d...efense lawyers were dealing with. My mom had recommended him from a previous legal situation that she had been in that he helped her with. When I met up with him for the first time I was instantly comfortable and reassured that he had my back and that everything was going to work out , and well it did! My felony charge was dropped and I have no jail time !!! I couldn’t be more pleased and great full. I wouldn’t recommend any other lawyer!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2018

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Award of service recognition., Hispanic and Native American communities.

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Principal, Universal Defense LLC

1991 - 2017

SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY, Legal Rights Center

Associations

1991 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DOMESTIC ABUSE/ STRANGULATION

DISMISSED

DWI

NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS

MURDER

NOT GUILTY TO MURDER IN THE 1ST DEGREE

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Education

1991

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Macalester College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Legal Rights for juveniles

Legal Rights Education

Activity

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