Leonard Manalo

Leo is an expert with military diversion process for all veterans facing legal trouble in the realms of DUI, etc. He is very knowledgable in this field, along with regular DUI cases. My case was sealed along with the arrest as well, because of him and the military diversion program. With him and his... law group they will do their best to work on your case.

I highly recommend Leo for your criminal defense needs. I had a serious charge against me and here It is one year later and my record has been wiped clean as though I was never even arrested. He explained everything to me throughout the process and always found a solution to any issues we may have ra...n into.

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!

I was charged with nine counts which comprised of using force to resist arrest, battery upon a police officer, and drunk in public. This arose out of a police call after I stumbled into a stranger’s home, caused a ruckus inside, exited the home and was found severely intoxicated by police officer. ...When the police officers tried to arrest me, I resisted, and caused injuries to several police officers. The initial offer was for probation and 180 days of county jail where I would have to plea to resisting arrest and battery upon a police officer. During the investigation he found that I had substance abuse issues due to your military service. Mr. Leonard helped me to retained the service of a mental health professional and they provided a report outlining my military service and substance abuse issue. Mr. Manalo ran a motion for military diversion. It was a divisive motion where the judge almost granted it after reading the motion and report by Dr. Kojian but she didn’t rule in our favor because of her concerns with public safety. She did state that she would accept a lenient sentence on this, even though the conduct was bad. The City Attorney Agreed. Mr. Manalo discussed the matter further with the City Attorney and asked for a disturbing the peace. She could not offer that since the police officers were injured. We were able to resolve the case for and amended count 10 P.C. 148(a)(1) which is resisting arrest where no force was alleged. I will be placed on summary probation, pay my booking, 90 days of county jail would be suspended and never imposed if I do not violate probation, and just continue the treatment I already receive from the VA. At the end of the summary probation I may expunge the case. The original 9 charges will be dropped I believe he met the goals of my case as best he could considering the case – I avoided nine convictions, placed on informal probation, avoided jail time, and I would only continue with the treatment I'm are already doing. Mr. Leonard Manalo was very helpful and caring throughout this whole process. I feel he really took care of me considering I live in the state of Georgia. I could not have asked for a better lawyer.