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I am experienced in a variety of practice areas, including Consumer Protection, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Prevention, Debt Collection Defense and other general litigation. I am passionate about all litigation especially consumer protection cases. A major area of focus for me is student loan debt. I am continually advocating for solutions to the private student loan debt crisis and I have had an op-ed published in the Seattle Times advocating for greater consumer protections. I also have experience in class actions. In 2014 I filed a major class action against one of the state’s largest debt collectors, AllianceOne Receivables Management. The case, Dibb, et al. v. AllianceOne Receivables Management, resulted in nearly a million dollars being paid to Washington individuals and families who were illegally collected against.
I also spend a significant amount of time volunteering. I volunteer at both the King County Bar Associations Neighborhood Legal Clinics and the Northwest Justice Project’s free debt clinic. I have lobbied Washington State’s Congress on issues such as wage theft, increasing the minimum wage, and protecting worker compensation.
Schooling
Seattle University School of Law - J.D. with honors
Central Washington University - B.A. in Communications
Kentridge High School - Kent, Washington
Hobbies
Playing and watching soccer with my family, snowboarding and hiking. I am also a huge Sounders and Seahawks fan.
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Acquired: 2013
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9030 35th Ave SW, Suite 100, Seattle, WA, 98126
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Posted by Stephanie | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I had an excellent experience working with Sam Leonard. Sam was incredibly thorough, efficient, and prompt throughout the entire process. From our first conversation, I felt confident that my case was in good hands. What really stood out was how well Sam took care of both my case and me as a client. ...
Posted by Mike | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Over the past couple of years I've worked with a two-person team of lawyers, Sam Leonard and Morgan Lake, on a civil collections case which has finally concluded in our favor. Not only did I not remember ever being in the hospital who sent collections after me; up until the subpoena I received no ind...
Posted by Carol | August 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I spent months working with Sleepers In Seattle trying to resolve a delivery issue and got nowhere. I hired Sam and he resolved the issue immediately and I received a full refund. I appreciated Sam's help very much, I would give him more stars if I could.
Posted by Duane | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had some issues come up a few different times and Sam was straight to the point ! He gave me great info and I followed his lead and it all worked out great in the end. Peace&Love to one of the great in the NW. Go hawks!!!
Posted by Heather | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I had an issue with a collection agency. I was referred to Sam via Legal Aid because I actually had a case against the collection agency and didn't even know it! He helped me understand the complexities of my case, handled everything, made no decisions with my consent, and safeguarded me through the ...
"I consulted with Sam regarding a difficult and complicated case at a crucial point. When I explained the case, Sam got it the first time and started identifying solutions. He brought sharp analytical skills and perseverance in each phase of the case. He obtained an excellent result and kept his wry sense of humor at all times. -Jim"
"Sam is a creative problem solver who tackles his clients' issues skillfully and with great care. His attention to detail and empathy for his clients make him an excellent lawyer."
"Sam is an outstanding advocate for his clients, and he is extremely professional in his approach to his practice. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Foreclosure lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
2013
Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law
2015 - Present
Principal, Leonard Law
2015 - 2015
Attorney, The Law Offices of Antoinette M. Davis
2014 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Robblee Detwiler and Black
2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Leen & O'sullivan, PLLC
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Smith and Goodfriend PS
2013 - 2013
Lobbyist - 2013 Session, Washington State Labor Council
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Schwerin Campbell Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt LLP
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Keane Law Offices
2005 - 2010
Project Manager, Boeing
2017 - Present
Northwest Consumer Law CenterSecretary
2017 - Present
Public JusticeMember
2013 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2013 - Present
King County Bar AssociationNeighborhood Legal Clinic Steering Committee Member
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
King County Bar AssociationNeighborhood Legal Clinic Volunteer
Class Certified - Case Pending
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
2017
2018
2014
English
Legal Answers
Angie's List sent me to collections when they didn't even tell me about any early termination fee when i signed up with them.
14 Sep 2015
How long does a plaintiff have to serve a defendant in a debt collection lawsuit?
01 Sep 2015