Leonard Manalo

Leonard Manalo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +3 more

680 East Colorado Boulevard Ste. 180, Pasadena, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

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Law Offices of Leonard Manalo

680 East Colorado Boulevard Ste. 180, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Leonard Manalo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

123 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 123 reviews

Posted by John | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very appreciative of Leo's service.

Not knowing how to maneuver through a criminal court case, I was fortunate enough to be able to hire an attorney. When some circumstances presented themselves that required for my first attorney to have to pass my case on to his colleague, who turned out to be Leo, he was more than willing to take on... my case and go out of his way to ensure that I ended up with the best possible result given the circumstances. I don't know where I would be today without Leo. Understandably, paying for an attorney is not one of the most affordable types of services to have to pay for but compared to other law firms and attorneys, the fees were considerably fair and reasonable. I am very happy with the service I received from Leo and appreciate his willingness to help me try and reach the best possible outcome and the level of focus he gave towards working on my case. I do feel like he had my best interest in mind and I would definitely recommend him to others who are in need of legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Attorney

I contacted Leo via email and got a quick reply back to setup a phone call. After explaining my situation in detail Leo went through what he could do and reassured me moving forwards. He resolved the case for a pre-plea diversion though the case was dismissed without me having to plea to anything. It... was a simple process and everything went smoothly. Leo was very helpful and easy to communicate with throughout the entire time via email and/or text message. I'm grateful he did a great job and would recommend him to anyone who wants an attorney.

Posted by Brandon | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Attorney Leonard Manalo helped me on every step in explaining the charges against me. He really is a great guy and responds quickly to calls/texts. All in all, Leo is a great lawyer to have by your side. Even after my case was done he still is checking in on me and making sure everything goes smoothl...y with the progress reports needed. Thank you Mr.Leo, very professional.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Best possible defense!

I was charged with a drug misdemeanor case last year and was quite worried about the adverse effects it could have on my career and immigration status. Thanks to Leo, my case was dismissed after 12 months with best possible outcome which is pre-trial diversion without any admission of guilt (PC1000).... Leo helped me on every step from explaining the charges, possible defenses, immigration consequences to submitting paperwork to court on my behalf. He clearly communicated the outcome of various stages in the process of ultimately getting an expungement of my charges. He is quite friendly to talk to and responds quickly to calls/texts. All in all, Leo is a great laywer to have on your side and will go extra mile in helping you getting the best possible defense!

Posted by Adam | September 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

High Level DUI with Immigration considerations

Found Leo via Shouse's website, he heard my situation, put together a solid plan and worked with me over the course of a few months to get a very favourable outcome all things being considered - the high level BAC, my work visa etc. Knew the process in depth, fielded any questions I had, didn't lo...se patience when I asked the same ones more than once. His fees were very reasonable. I strongly recommend him if you need someone in your corner who will go into bat for you.

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Leonard Manalo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neeraj Singh

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Leo for criminal matters out of San Diego County."

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Michael Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is a hard charging attorney who has great skills and a passion to defend his clients."

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John Murray

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is an incredibly smart lawyer whose work ethic makes all the difference for his clients."

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Arash Sadat

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Leo is passionate, intelligent, and has extensive knowledge of nearly every aspect of criminal law and procedure. He is truly an exceptional attorney."

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Michael Castillo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daria Panoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I'm proud Leonard works in the California branch of our law firm. In a few short years Leonard has established himself as a force of nature in the criminal defense community. His competence is matched only by his compassion."

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Michael Becker

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Leo works in the California office of our law firm. I hear nothing but great things, and we gladly refer our clients with California cases to Leo and his fellow Shouse Law Group attorneys."

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Daniel Page

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Leo's the real deal. Defending clients is his calling. I wish everyone facing criminal charges could have someone like Leo representing them."

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Adam Solinger

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Leonard Manalo is a credit to the legal community. He does everything possible in pursuit of excellent resolutions for his clients."

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Amber Fuhriman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Leo is an unstoppable workhorse of an attorney. He rises to every occasion and exceeds all expectations. Shouse Law Group is so lucky to have him."

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Andrey Plaksin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is a top notch criminal defense lawyer. He successfully convinced a tough judge to recall a felony warrant, reduced a cocaine possession case from a felony to a misdemeanor and placed the case on track for dismissal. Very happy with his work and will gladly refer more clients to him."

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Karthik Krishnan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Manalo is an exceedingly professional and tireless advocate for clients. I have had the pleasure of working with him on a number of matters and each time I am impressed with the diligence and dedication he gives to his clients' cases. If you are looking for a fighter with compassion, you'd be hard pressed to find someone better. I strongly endorse him."

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Neil Shouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A very effective advocate for his clients."

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Ninaz Saffari

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked closely with Leo on a number of cases. He's an outstanding lawyer: always prepared, versed on the law, and relentless in his advocacy. He's a great attorney to have on your side."

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David Poblete

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Leo is an excellent lawyer who works hard, cares deeply about his cases and his clients, knows the system, and consistently comes away with great results."

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Neeraj Singh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Russ

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elisa Guadan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Solinger

Criminal defense lawyer

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Karthik Krishnan

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Murray

Criminal defense lawyer

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Neil Shouse

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Poblete

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ninaz Saffari

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 In California, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2011

James Irvine Swinden Scholar, Loyola Law School

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Leonard Manalo

2014 - 2022

Criminal Defense Attorney, Shouse Law Group

2011 - 2013

Criminal Defense Attorney, Margolin & Lawrence

2011 - 2011

Legal Assistant, Disability Rights Legal Center

2007 - 2008

Investigative Intern, San Diego Public Defender's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

2013 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Illegal Search Leads to Exclusion of 7 grams of cocaine and 1 pound of mushrooms

Case Dismissed

Petty theft charges to be reduced after community service

Case Dismissed

Rape Allegations Not Filed

Case Note Rejected

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Education

2011

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

San Francisco State Unv

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

AB Samahan High School Conference

Asian American Engagement in Legal Profession

Publications

2023

Manalolaw.net DUI Primer

Languages

English

Tagalog

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