I can't thank Doug enough for taking care of my little family. He was the only peace we had during this custody process. He was completely invested in our case, he is honest and worked really hard to always tell us the truth and make sure we were prepared and taken care of. He spent long days preparing for our case and was always over prepared. We trusted him and we are so glad we did, without him we wouldn't have known what direction to take. He offered us advice and direction that was so valuable to our case. He is worth every penny.
Doug was my attorney for 6 months, her performance was a nightmare. He started off strong like he would advocate for me & then he failed miserably. I am disappointed at the stress, heartache, & feelings of hopelessness that he caused. He did not respond to my emails, literally never answered them. I was dealing with true & time sensitive concerns regarding my children, their health and harassing police calls I was getting from my ex. His office staff stonewalled my calls & I could rarely get through to him. He did NOTHING to help my case. Would not submit motions, understand the important facts & misrepresented me at a status conference. After he screwed up, he yelled a me over the phone blaming it on me & he refused to relay what happened at the status conference. He advocated for a 4 month parenting class with my abusive ex. He has cause many sleepless nights. I have submitted a bar grievance & I hope he is reprimanded for his violations against the Idaho State Bar. The trauma he has caused me & my young growing family is great. I feel overwhelmed at the negative consequences & true mistake I made hiring Doug to represent me.
Douglas G. Leavitt served in the United States Navy as a Utilitiesman in the Seabees for five years. Following his service in the Navy, Mr. Leavitt began his undergraduate studies at Bluffton University and earned his bachelors degree in Organizational Management while working in a steel mill in Northwest Ohio. Mr. Leavitt then received his Juris Doctor in 2012 from the University of Toledo College of Law.
During law school, Mr. Leavitt worked as a clerk for a large insurance company, interned with the Ada County Prosecutors Office in Boise, ID, and interned with the Toledo Municipal Court Public Defender’s Office. While earning his J.D., Mr. Leavitt was a two-time recipient of the Robert J.W. Meffley Memorial Scholarship award. In addition, Mr. Leavitt was honored with the Richard LaValley Scholarship and the Reinberger Fellowship Award.
Admitted to practice in the State of Idaho, Mr. Leavitt is currently a member of the Idaho Bar Association. He is also a member of the Family Law section of the Idaho Bar.
“I feel my clients appreciate the fact that they have an attorney who listens to their needs. Unfortunately, some of our best legal minds forget that there is an extraordinarily human element to what we do. Attorneys are called ‘Counselors;’ I have not forgotten the reason for that moniker. I believe in providing my clients with all possible solutions to their legal issues, then sitting down with them and evaluating what option best suits their needs and desires. Honest and sound legal advice allows clients to make the best decision for themselves. In the end, my goal is to give my clients peace of mind – something that is invaluable.”
When not in the office, Mr. Leavitt enjoys experiencing Idaho’s great outdoors, watching college football, Tigers baseball, and spending time with his family.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Doug is an excellent attorney!
I can't thank Doug enough for taking care of my little family. He was the only peace we had during this custody process. He was completely invested in our case, he is honest and worked really hard to always tell us the truth and make sure we were prepared and taken care of. He spent long days preparing for our case and was always over prepared. We trusted him and we are so glad we did, without him we wouldn't have known what direction to take. He offered us advice and direction that was so valuable to our case. He is worth every penny.
Read less
Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Terrible Attorney -
Doug was my attorney for 6 months, her performance was a nightmare. He started off strong like he would advocate for me & then he failed miserably. I am disappointed at the stress, heartache, & feelings of hopelessness that he caused. He did not respond to my emails, literally never answered them. I was dealing with true & time sensitive concerns regarding my children, their health and harassing police calls I was getting from my ex. His office staff stonewalled my calls & I could rarely get through to him. He did NOTHING to help my case. Would not submit motions, understand the important facts & misrepresented me at a status conference. After he screwed up, he yelled a me over the phone blaming it on me & he refused to relay what happened at the status conference. He advocated for a 4 month parenting class with my abusive ex. He has cause many sleepless nights. I have submitted a bar grievance & I hope he is reprimanded for his violations against the Idaho State Bar. The trauma he has caused me & my young growing family is great. I feel overwhelmed at the negative consequences & true mistake I made hiring Doug to represent me.
Read less
Cost
Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Resume
AVVO RATING
9.1
(Superb)
Avvo Rating
Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.
What determines Avvo Rating?
Experience & background
Years licensed, work experience, education
Legal community recognition
Peer endorsements, associations, awards
Legal thought leadership
Publications, speaking engagements
Discipline
Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Unknown Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leavitt is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"Doug is a great attorney and an overall great guy! I wouldn't hesitate to contact him for any matter he handles because I know it will be handled with care, skill and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. I would trust Mr. Leavitt with any legal matter that I had. He is an experienced attorney and he will provide exceptional legal advice and service. I cannot recommend any other attorney from Idaho any more highly than I can recommend Mr. Leavitt."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leavitt always conducts himself in a respectful and responsible manner. He handles all things appropriately and professionally."
General practice Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I attended law school with Mr. Leavitt. He is a motivated and conscientiousness attorney. He shows great attention to detail and will work hard for every one of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Doug is a diligent, hardworking, zealous advocate for his clients. He treats people with respect and devotes the appropriate time and attention to his clients and their cases. He puts in the work necessary, especially in legal research, to achieve the best outcome for his clients. I endorse Doug without hesitation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Doug Leavitt is a very hard-working lawyer who serves his clients well. I worked with him at the Toledo, Ohio Public Defender's Office, and the clients loved him."