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LEIGH LOVE HAS OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. SHE HAS HANDLED OVER A THOUSAND FELONY CASES AND HAS SUCESSFULLY TRIED CRIMINAL CASES RANGING FROM MISDEMEANORS TO MURDER.
SHE PREVIOUSLY WORKED AS A FELONY PROSECUTOR AT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. SHE ALSO WORKED AS A PROSECUTOR IN TEXAS AT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN FORT BEND COUNTY. HAVING THE EXPERIENCE AS A FORMER PROSECTOTR GIVES HER CLIENTS AN ADVANTAGE AND INSIGHT THEY WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE. CURRENLTY, SHE IS A PARTNER AT THE LOVE DUCOTE LAW FIRM, LLC., WHERE SHE ENJOYS REPRESENTING AND HELPING HER CLIENTS IN ALL AREAS OF CRIMINAL LAW.
LEIGH WAS THE 2014 PRESIDENT OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY'S ASSOCIATION AND IS CURRENTLY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SHE WAS NAMED ONE OF HOUSTON'S TOP CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS FOR 2014. SHE ALSO RECEIVED THE ATTICUS FINCH AWARD (NAMED AFTER THE WELL-RESPECTED ATTORNEY IN "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD"). SHE IS CONSISTETNLY GIVEN AWARDS FOR CLIENT'S CHOICE FOR THE BEST ATTORNEY IN THE AREAS OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE, JUVENILE LAW AND DWI. SHE HAS ALSO REPEATEDLY WON THE TOP CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AWARD, THE TOP ATTORNEY FOR JUVENILE LAW, AND THE TOP ATTORNEY FOR DWI LAW. SHE WAS ALSO LISTED IN YELP'S TOP TEN CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS IN FORT BEND.
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Acquired: 2007
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Acquired: 1999
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4610 Sweetwater Boulevard, Suite 210, Sugar Land, TX, 77479
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Posted by Michael | February 05, 2015
Best Lawyer in the Houston area. HANDS DOWN
Mrs. Love did everything she said she would do, kept me inform and was very helpful, understanding and professional. I honestly do not think that there is a better lawyer in Houston area, I would HIGHLY recommend her....
Posted by Robin | October 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Exceptional and Professional
I rarely write reviews online, but I felt that the service provided by Leigh Love was nothing less than outstanding and definitely deserves a review. She was extremely professional throughout the entire process as well as thorough, thoughtful, and extremely personable. I especially appreciated that ...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2013 | Criminal Defense
A trustworthy and fair lawyer
Attorney Leigh Love is a very confident, trustworthy and fair lawyer. In my case, from the first meeting itself, she came across as someone who would stand up and fight for my cause. Even though she was hopeful to get me a dismissal (WHICH SHE DID), she was careful to not raise my expectations too mu...
Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
THE GREATEST LAWYER
Ms. Leigh Love really is the best lawyer. She fought the State with nails. The State wanted to send me to the pennetentiary and have me register as a sex offender for life. Leigh Love protected me and fought for me. She got the state to dismiss my first degree felony case! the state didnt want to...
Posted by Justin | April 23, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Assault case
I personally think that she did a very excellent job at understanding my side and point of view. She was extremely reliable and she kept me informed about what was happening within the case.
"Leigh is a well rounded criminal defense attorney. She handles all types of cases, DWI, Aggravated Assaults, Sex Cases, Drug Cases, Family Violence Cases and Appeals. In addition to her hard work for clients in and out of the courtroom she is also active in the local defense attorney association, serving on the board for the past few years, and is currently the president of the association for 2014. Leigh is strong and fearless in fighting for her clients and in standing for justice."
"Leigh is an excellent attorney. She has a broad knowledge base and she keeps her clients fully informed. In addition, Leigh is a strong litigator, which in turn enables her to be a very effective negotiator."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed Shannon in trial. She is an excellent trial lawyer and she fights for her clients. Shannon is not just a great trial lawyer , she is a great human being."
"Ms. Love is an exceptionally able trial lawyer who is never afraid to go toe to toe with the State. She works tirelessly for her clients and has an excellent grasp of how to work evidence and criminal procedure to her advantage. I strongly endorse this outstanding criminal defense attorney."
Criminal defense lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2014
Clients' Choice Award for Criminal Defense Lawyer 2014, Avvo
2014
Top Criminal Defense Attorney Award, Avvo
2014
Atticus Finch Award, Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorney's Association
2014
Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
2013
State Bar College Award, State Bar of Texas
2013
Clients' Choice Award for Criminal Defense Lawyer 2013, Avvo
2013
Top Criminal Defense Attorney Award for 2013, Avvo
2013
Top Juvenile Attorney Award, Avvo
2012
State Bar College Award, State Bar of Texas
2011
Top Ten Women to Watch in 2011 in Fort Bend County, Fort Bend Business Journal
2011
State Bar College Award, State Bar of Texas
2001
Certified Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau
2013 - Present
Partner, The Love Ducote Law Firm
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Law Office of Leigh Love
2007 - 2010
Attorney, Fort Bend County District Attorney Office
2002 - 2006
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney's Office, Atlanta Judicial District
2001 - 2002
Attorney, Macon Judicial Circuit
2000 - 2002
Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Law Firm Of Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele
2015 - Present
Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyer's AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Harris County Criminal Defense Attorney's AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
State Bar of TexasJuvenile Section Member
2010 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
State Bar of TexasCriminal Law Section Member
2002 - Present
Court of Appeals GeorgiaAdmitted to Practice
2002 - Present
Supreme Court of GeorgiaAdmitted to Practice
1999 - Present
Superior Court of GeorgiaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - 2015
Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorneys AssociationPresident
2013 - 2014
Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2011 - 2012
Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2010 - 2012
College of the State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
2002 - 2006
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member
1999 - 2005
Georgia State Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionAttorney Member
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1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2015
How to Attack the State's Search Warrant
2014
A Practical Guide to Discovery in a New Era
2013
Overview of Child Sex Cases
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