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Neil Joseph DeLeon

also known as Neil J. De Leon

4.3
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Unknown

205 South Broadway, Suite 708, Los Angeles, CA

About Neil

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Location

The Broadway Law Firm, P.C.

205 South Broadway, Suite 708, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

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Neil Joseph DeLeon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

5 star (23)
4 star (0)
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1 star (5)

Posted by Gabriel | June 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst Decision Ive EVER MADE

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ If you dont want to lose and you want to have an actual lawyer to support you and fight for you STAY AWAY from Neil DeLeon. This attorney is the epiphany of why lawyers have bad reputation. He been an attorney nearly 2 decades he stopped caring and only cares about money.... First lets begin by saying he is a limited scope so he will they try to entice you with their price but dont make that mistake. Pay extra for an attorney Who will do everything for you in one payment. Neil will do everything he can to prolong the case and each time he comes to court he charges 2000-2500. Now think 5-10 appearances. Upon hiring him he was everything you would want in a lawyer after you pay him you pretty much dont have a lawyer. He doesnt do anything he says he will for you hence why you go to court and always have to get an extension by him. I had court Monday. 2 weeks prior to my court date I was need of a court prep. Every single day for the whole week i called for my court prep and they scheduled me a time to talk and Neil never showed up. Every single day he didnt even bother to give me a curtesy call to say he wont make it. They simply ignored me. Im left in complete dark. Today is Friday as im writing this Monday will be my court date and I will be going to court without a lawyer since Neil decided he doesnt want to represent me because im emotional before the court day because im upset he lied to me. Can you believe that? Hiring a lawyer paying them every penny they ask than they ghost you for 2 months and drop you day before the court. I have recorded every phone call with Neil and I plan on filling a complaint with CA bar association along with BBB Neil is only responsive when he wants money from you after that you are on your own! PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF AND NEVER GET A-LIMITED SCOPE ATTORNEY ESPECIALLY NOT NEIL.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Proceed with extreme caution.

Disappointing Experience with Neil DeLeon I initially consulted with Neil DeLeon on November 6, 2024, to discuss obtaining a court order. After reviewing my case, we agreed to start with a trial package before moving forward with additional billable hours. However, once the trial package concluded..., communication became increasingly difficult—Neil was unresponsive and eventually stopped replying to written correspondence altogether. This was not due to any billing dispute; in fact, I even offered to pay for further services, yet received no response. Whether he is overwhelmed with too many clients, struggling to manage a sole proprietorship, or simply indifferent, the lack of professionalism was striking. From my experience, this approach does not inspire confidence. Proceed with caution.

Posted by Sam | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional

Extremely unsatisfied with their services. Starting, they haven't given the papers to the other party properly, when they told me courier will take care of that. Neil coming to the court always unprepared. Starts making suggestions right before hearing and preparing the questions. I gave him all the ...tools to break all acquisition towards me, but he never listened, saying that all of them are irrelevant. I gave him witnesses, and all were irrelevant. His hands were shaking when he was scrolling the papers while hearing. He was nervous because he was unprepared. All of his work was scaring me to sign the contract and take money. I can't be concerned about the rest of the people in their office, because they were fine doing their job. But Neil De Leon is unprofessional. He never called me on time, even though we had certain appointments. Never worked with me regarding the case. Finally, his careless behavior was horrible after we came out from the lost hearing with broken feelings. He said I don't care and just call me if want to consultation.

Posted by Heather | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Only use for paperwork

Got a divorce and he allowed me to be misplaced out Of my home and went to court with me and wasted my money . Reason money was wasted was due to him not speaking up for my behalf at the hearing. These are facts and I have a case number. They are good to use for paperwork and that’s all .

Posted by Andi | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. DeLeon is an excellent lawyer

Neil was an excellent lawyer for my daughter’s divorce n child custody case. He was compassionate and professional. There were many dufficult twists n turns to the case but he persisted and was successful in the end!

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Randi Klein

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I was court appointed minors counsel on a matter in which Neil represented the mother. Neil did a superb job for his client. He was well prepared and understood the nuance and details of the matter. He sent me all the relevant documents in the matter and organized everything in a way that made it easy to review. I ultimately recommended that custody remain with his client. This was due, in large part, to Mr. DeLeon's organizational and communication skills. His client was fortunate to have had him as her lawyer."

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Peter Hermes

Unknown lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Neil DeLeon since before he started his practice. He is a diligent, hard working and ethical lawyer and he is a respected attorney in his community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Debra Crawford

Family lawyer | Jan 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Sep 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Gold Client Champion, Martindale Hubbell

2018

Gold Client Champion, Martindale Hubbell

2017

Gold Client Champion, Martindale Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Owner, NDL Family Law, APC

Education

2005

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

J.D.

2001

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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