Leonard W Williamson

Leonard W Williamson

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 35 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Government, Criminal Defense ... +6 more

1900 Hines Street SE., Suite 211, Salem, OR

About Leonard

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

10 years | 100 cases

25%
Government 25%

Lawsuits against the state for violations of the Second Amendment.

34 years | 500 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 15%

I focus on serious felony crimes including drugs, firearms, theft and sexual assault

10 years | 100 cases

15%
Constitutional 10%

Unlawful search and seizure in violation of the 4th Amendment. Lawsuits against the state for violations of the Second Amendment. Prosecution against the state for violations of the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 8th Amendment.

18 years | 200 cases

10%
Civil Rights 5%

Lawsuits against the state for violations of the Second Amendment. Prosecution against the state for violations of the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 8th Amendment. Employment violations.

20 years | 200 cases

5%
Elder Law 5%

10 years | 10 cases

5%
Estate Planning 5%

Will, Trusts, Probate

10 years | 60 cases

5%
Expungement 5%

Helping restore firearms rights

11 years | 10 cases

5%
Guardianship 5%

Helping you look after your family members

10 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 35 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Leonard Warren Williamson P.C.

1900 Hines Street SE., Suite 211, Salem, OR, 97302

Leonard Warren Williamson P.C.

1900 Hines Street SE., Suite 211, Salem, OR, 97302

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Leonard W Williamson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

5 star (28)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional

He is very good! He is a fun and friendly guy and understands your needs. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Ace | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended!

Excellent expertise and professionalism with great personal attention. Leonard handled my needs quickly and efficiently while taking the time to answer all my questions and concerns until my complete understanding and satisfaction. The entire office was comfortable, welcoming, and easy to work wit...h. He is now my first call when needed and I plan on using his office again.

Posted by Karen | June 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Listens, Out-of-the-Box Thinker

What I appreciated most about Leonard was his willingness to listen to us: the information we had to offer, our insight into the situation, and our suggestions. He was always very prompt in his replies! By considering our input, Leonard was able to help us focus on what was important from a legal ...perspective, then he formulated a unique strategy for dealing with our specific situation. Hiring a lawyer is an expensive proposition, so you want to be sure that your money is well spent. I can honestly say that ours was!

Posted by Lance | December 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Peace of mind for this business owner!

As a small business owner, it's essential to have a reliable and knowledgeable attorney. Leonard Williamson is exactly that kind of attorney. Working with Leonard has eased my mind when it comes to legal issues that arise from time to time. Leonard has also helped my family with estate planning, gun ...trusts, and other family law matters. I greatly admire his expertise and knowledge and appreciate that he takes time to explain anything I may not understand or questions I may have.

Posted by Kevin | December 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the best experiences I have ever had.

Having been involved in litigation on both the local and Federal level, I have had occasion to work with numerous lawyers, from the good to the truly awful. Leonard stands out as one of the most responsive and communicative I have ever dealt with. While it’s common to wait forever to hear back fro...m an attorney to questions, Leonard breaks the mold. He truly treats you like a valued client deserving his attention. In the course of our dealings Leonard has become a trusted friend. I would, and do, recommend him without reservation.

See All Client Reviews

Leonard W Williamson's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Leonard
Teri L Plagmann headshot
Teri Plagmann

Family lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Williamson was a recent opposing counsel on a case. He was professional, easy to communicate with by phone and email, paid attention to detail and looked out for his client's interests well. I would not hesitate to refer cases to him in the future."

Shawn Michael ONeil headshot
Shawn ONeil

Government lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Leonard was a very effective manager and leader while at the Oregon Department of Justice. He was supportive of his team leaders and Section. It was a pleasure working with him."

Paul Saucy headshot
Paul Saucy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Williamson and I were opposing attorneys in a custody/parenting time case involving a very young child. The case was emotionally charged with a lot of "he said" and "she said" issues. Mr. Williamson helped keep the case under control and moving forward, ultimately resolving it with a settlement that both parents could live with. He was at all times professional, responsive and sensitive to the dynamic while strongly supporting and advocating his client's position."

Lucille Sage headshot
Lucille Sage

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Leonard both professionally and personally for nearly 30 years. He is a straight- forward, no-B.S. kind of person and lawyer. Leonard is smart, thorough, and he will get the job done for you."

William Bryan Porter headshot
William Porter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I'm the DA in Tillamook and Leonard was one of the best Deputy DAs I've worked w/ in over 30 yrs. After leaving my office, he served as the law professor for the police academy, did trial work for The Attorney General's Office, and was the Inspector General for the entire Oregon Dept. of Corrections. Leonard brings a wealth of knowledge into private practice coupled with extensive statewide contacts in law enforcement."

John Clinton Geil headshot
John Geil

Litigation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fine lawyer."

J Marc Abrams headshot
J Abrams

Government lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Leonard is a very skilled attorney. In particular, what you will notice about Leonard is his intuitive understanding about how the law works, and how the law works in real world situations. Having worked in State government for many years, and having supervised other government attorneys, Leonard knows how to get to the optimal solution for his client. This is, it goes without saying, particularly true in dealing wiht problems in the public sector, which Leonard knows intimately. I recommend Leonard in the highest terms."

Denise G Fjordbeck headshot
Denise Fjordbeck

Litigation lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I known Leonard for more than twenty years, first as a colleague and later as I saw his work for other employers and now in his own firm. Leonard is the quintessential professional. His ethical standards are of the highest, and he is absolutely forthright and honest. He works hard for his clients. I have and will continue to refer friends who need expert legal advice. In a legal community that is sometimes a "good old boy" network, Leonard exercises independent judgment, integrity, and intelligence. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

View All Endorsements
Teri L Plagmann headshot
Teri Plagmann

Family lawyer

Mark C Hoyt headshot
Mark Hoyt

Litigation lawyer

Timothy M Brown headshot
Timothy Brown

Family lawyer

Shawn Michael ONeil headshot
Shawn ONeil

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Excellence in Justice Award, Oregon Department of Justice

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Van Ness Williamson LLP

2011 - 2015

Inspector General, Oregon Department of Corrections

2001 - 2011

Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Department Of Justice

1998 - 2001

Legal Services, Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

1991 - 1998

Deputy District Attorney, Tillamook County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2001 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

Member

1991 - 2017

Oregon State Bar

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Phillips v. Hust

Overturned

See More Legal Cases

Education

1990

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Willamette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Salem Chamber of Commerce

Oregon Prisons

Publications

Languages

Russian

Activity

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.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution