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Michael Leighton D'Antoni
also known as Leighton D'Antoni
About Michael
Biography
New Office Location in Collin County! Now there are 2 locations for Dallas Ft. Worth and Collin County residents to get aggresive and experienced criminal defense representation.
1400 Preston Road
4th Floor
Plano, TX 75093
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
21 years | 3,000 cases
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Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Leighton D'Antoni
Founder's Square, 900 Jackson St. Suite 750, Dallas, TX, 75202
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Posted by Robert | July 25, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Robert's Review
Mr. D'Antoni will work extremely hard for you. He's very communicative and keeps you up to date. He was able to get my Class B completely dismissed. I was more than satisfied with his work, would use again. It's quite apparent that Leighton is very knowledgable in Criminal Defense. He's a friendly gu...
Michael Leighton D'Antoni's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Mr. D'Antoni if you or a loved one is in need of a criminal defense attorney. He is extremely dedicated to his clients and will stop at nothing when representing them. He possesses great knowledge of the law and is a very skilled trial attorney."
"It is with pleasure I recommend my friend and former San Diego criminal defense bar colleague, Leighton D'Antoni. Leighton is an invaluable resource to his colleagues, but most importantly to his clients. All of Leighton's clients: past, present, and future are truly in great hands as you will be hard pressed to find many who defend with such passion, skill, and integrity. San Diego's loss has certainly been Dallas' gain."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Most Not Guilty Trial Verdicts, San Diego Public Defender's Office
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Criminal Defense Law Offices of Leighton D'Antoni
2006 - 2012
Deputy Public Defender, San Diego County Office Of The Public Defender
Associations
2012 - Present
Dallas County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2012 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2012 - Present
State Bar of Texas
2006 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association
2006 - Present
State Bar of California
2006 - 2012
San Diego Public Defenders AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Texas v. B.Y.
3rd Degree Felony Reduced to Deferred Misdemeanor
State of Texas v. B.F.
Grand Jury "No-Billed" case - All Charges Dismissed
State of Texas v. R.C.
Negotiated a plea deal where client received probation and no further jail time.
State of Texas v. J.M.
Grand Jury Rejected requested Felony Charges
State of Texas v. K.B.
Negotiated a plea to less than one year in an inpatient drug rehab. No state prison time.
State of Texas v. Robert G.
All Charges Dismissed
State v. Leo West
No More Jail Time - Probation Granted
State v. Edward Elias
GuIlty Verdicts After Trial - pending appeal
State v. Ashely Rapp
Plea Deal with District Attorney
In Re: Briggs
Case Dismissed
In Re: Setiono
Won Appeal - Client was ordered to pay nothing.
State v. Joshua Wallance
Not Guilty on All Counts after Jury Trial
State v. Jimmie Johnson
Not Guilty on All Counts after Jury Trial
State v. Anthony Penn
Case Pending
Education
N/A
California Western SOL
law
N/A
Southern Methodist Univ
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2009
Law Symposium on Legal Jobs
Criminal Defense as a Legal Career
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Texas, how long does it usually take for the police department to file a DWI arrest case?
24 Sep 2012
Q&A
If a case was dismissed in texas does that mean i was convicted?
24 Sep 2012
Q&A
I recieved a ticket in Georgia for my window tint being to dark. I was just passing through, my vehichle is registered in Flori
27 Jul 2012