Leslie J. Halasz

Leslie J. Halasz

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1004 West Ave, Austin, TX

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Leslie J Halasz

1004 West Ave, Austin, TX, 78701-2019

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Leslie J. Halasz's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Teresa

Did an incredible job with my DWI case. It was a felony, so it could have ended up so much worse. I ended up with rehab and deferred probation. Exactly what I wanted. Leslie went the extra mile that it takes from a great criminal attorney. It took professionalism and diligence to be the best adv...ocate for me. This woman will work for you. I am honored to give her a top rating. I am working, sober and haaving a wonderful life thanks to her diligence to fight for me.

Leslie Halasz

Replied last August 07, 2018

I am so happy that Teresa did not go to TDC and is a productive member of our society!

Posted by Mike | August 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Did a great job with my cases.

Leslie was a great in assisting me with a DUI and a Possession charge in Williamson County years ago. Very frank in following through on both charges. Was able to successfully arrange for a plea that was acceptable to me. She also continues to assist with documentation of the case to this day.

Leslie Halasz

Replied last August 04, 2018

The best thing about this result was that I was able to get Michael's felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor plea! Leslie Halasz

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Leslie J. Halasz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carlos Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie is a terrific attorney who advocates for her clients with passion, professionalism, and grit. She is a fighter who anyone would want in their corner."

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Todd Dudley

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Leslie for Over 15 years she is hard working and a zealous advocate for her clients"

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Sunday Austin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Leslie. She is a zealous advocate for every one her clients. She works tirelessly to get the best possible outcome in every case she takes on!"

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Mark Sampson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie is a natural born criminal defense lawyer. She zealously advocates for her clients and loves to expose dishonest police officers. She cares about her clients and she is a fighter."

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Benjamin Blackburn

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Leslie is a tenacious defender in the courtroom of all of her clients and it is with much respect that I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Dudley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sunday Austin

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1985

Houston Law Review, Chief Note and Comment Editor, University of Houston College of Law

1985

The Order Of The Barons, University of Houston Law Center

1984

American Jurisprudence Award for Top Grade in Criminal Procedure, American Jurisprudence Encyclopedia Publications

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Solo Pratitioner; i.e. I am my own boss!

1985 - 1988

Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1998 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

9020409 & 3013429 - Jury Trial - Capital Murder (Life) & Conspiracy - 1st Chair -Travis

Convicted

007019 &00-7021 - Jury Trial - 1st Chair - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Deadly conduct

Jury hung 6/6. No retrial. Travis County.

CR- - Jury Trial - 1st Chair -Attempted Murder & 1st degree Arson - Hays Co.

Defendant Not Guilty of Attempted Murder; Guilty of 2nd degree Arson only.

645903 - Jury Trial -1st Chair - Resisting Arrest - Travis Co.

Not Guilty.

606475 - Jury Trial - 1st Chair - Family violence Assault - Travis Co.

Not Guilty

D1DC08500252 - Jury Trial - 1st Chair - Sexual Assault of a Child - Travis county

State dismissed half way through jury selection (voir dire).

98-237-K368 Jury Trial, 1st Chair -Burglary with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault - Wilco

Defendant convicted of Criminal Trespass only; sentenced to one year county jail

00-5440 - Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child - 1st Chair - Travis Co.

Defendant convicted but sentenced to only 6 years.

00-0631 - Jury Trial - 1st chair - Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child - Hays County

Defendant acquitted of one case; convicted in second

12-0405-K26 -Jury Trial, 1st chair, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Possession of Child Pornography, 11 counts - Wilco

I busted the jury panel and then defendant got a better plea bargain. No retrial.

9044148 - Jury Trial -1st Chair - Murder - Travis Co.

Jury convicted of Injury to a Child only.

03-648K368 - Jury Trial - 1st Chair - Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child -Wilco

5-03-0183 - Jury Trial - Engaging In Organized Criminal Activity - 1st chair - Travis Co.

Defendant convicted of lesser included offense Burglary of a Building only

3040618; Jury Trial - Murder - 1st Chair -Travis Co.

Defendant convicted of 2nd degree "heat of Passion " murder; 6 years TDC ONLY.

Jury Trial - 1st Chair - Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Travis -D1DC03301941 - Travis County.

Jury hung 6/6 and then defendant got probation.

D1DC06302103 Jury Trial - 1st Chair - Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Travis Co.

Guilty on one count only.

D1DC08904003 - Jury Trial - 1st chair - Aggravated Kidnapping of mother and baby - Travis Co.

I busted the jury panel and then the defendant got a better plea bargain. No retrial.

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Education

1985

University of Houston College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence. Graduated Cum Laude (With Honors)

1980

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts (With Honors)

Languages

English

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