Shannon Suzanne Leis

Shannon Suzanne Leis

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

808 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: In-House Counsel

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Shannon Suzanne Leis

808 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

Sydow Leis LLC

454 East Main Street, Suite 260, Columbus, OH, 43215-5063

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Shannon Suzanne Leis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Charles | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Better Call Shannon not Saul

I was referred to Shannon by a mutual friend who said that she was smart, thorough & very professional attorney who I could trust would do the best she could to help me. I was charged with a 3rd ovi in August of 2015 where I was responsible for an accident that totaled my car & damaged another vehicl...e however nobody was hurt thankfully. Once Shannon & I consulted, she asked what I wanted the best case scenario which I replied, "No jail time &/or no reporting probation" After doing what was required in my plea & recommended by Shannon, she was able to get my charge down to a first time ovi conviction with no jail time & no reporting probation. I'm very thankful & appreciative for Shannon & her efforts, I'll always will recommend her to my friends or family who would need her services however I hope that I will never need her again but if I do then I won't hesitate to call her again.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Provided outstanding defense and support! I would recommend without a second thought.

Shannon did an outstanding job representing me in my defense. She ensured I stayed well-informed throughout the proceedings and exemplified confidence and trust for the duration of the case. She was extremely knowledgeable and was very responsive to my questions and needs regardless of the time of... day. Beyond that Shannon provided a level of sympathy and emotional support, which I did not feel I would get from other lawyers I met with, making me feel I was not going through this alone. I would without a doubt recommend Shannon Leis for any defense needs.

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Shannon Suzanne Leis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tara Shamsfard-Motavasseli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Leis is highly respected in the community and is very knowledgeable and passionate about criminal law. Highly recommended."

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Brandon Shroy

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon does an excellent job in the courtroom. She is also excellent at explaining technical legal matters in a way that makes sense to non-attorneys."

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Holly Regoli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Leis is highly respected in the community and an attorney I can recommend for your legal needs."

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Nathan Dineen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Attorney Leis at an educational seminar on DUI/OVI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. She is passionate about the law and will represent you intelligently. I would recommend her to anyone."

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T Skillings

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Scott

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tara Shamsfard-Motavasseli

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandon Shroy

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2010

Young Alumnus of the Year, Capital University Law School

2009

Louisville Slugger Award, Central Ohio Association for Justice

Work Experience

2013 - 2014

Criminal Law Moot Court Coach, Capital University Law School

2011 - 2017

Adjunct Professor of Forensic Evidence, Capital University Law School

Associations

2012 - 2016

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2010 - 2015

Central Ohio Association for Justice

Criminal Law Committee Chair

2008 - 2016

Ohio Bar Assocition

Attorney Member

2008 - 2016

Central Ohio Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2008 - 2016

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

Education

2008

Capital University Law School

Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude

2004

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Elevate

Civil and Criminal Justice in an Unjust World

2016

Trial Skills Continuing Legal Education

Cross Examination Skills

2016

Career Advantage Program

Criminal Law Panel

2011

Trial Skills Institute

Direct and Cross Examination

2011

How to Handle Your First OVI Trial

OVI Trials

Languages

English

Activity

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