Leonard K Lucenko Jr

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Leonard K Lucenko Jr

also known as Lenny Lucenko

3.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Family, Unknown

201 5th Avenue S West Suite 301, Olympia, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Leonard

Biography

Experienced & Dedicated Divorce Attorney

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 33%

All misdeameanor cases including DUI and domestic violence.

33%
Divorce and Separation 33%

All aspects of family law including divorce and child custody and child support modifications.

33%
Family 33%

33%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 24 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Connolly, Tacon & Meserve

201 5th Avenue S West Suite 301, Olympia, WA, 98501

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Connolly, Tacon & Meserve A Professional Service Corporation

825 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501-1063

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Leonard K Lucenko Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Brandy | April 16, 2015 | Child Support

Fair, honest, to the point, professional, go-getter

To me having to hire an attorney to resolve child support issues was a very scary step to take. After my initial meeting with Lenny I felt much more at ease and knew that I could trust him and his staff to help me get the best outcome possible. The expense of hiring an attorney is also scary, but ag...ain Lenny immediately put me at ease by offering a quite affordable payment plan. Being able to actually trust Lenny to deal with this difficult subject matter saved me so much stress, energy and time. He kept me in the loop with my case at all times and offered me every opportunity to make suggestions and to request any changes. He also made sure that I understood what the likely hood of my requests to the courts might be, positive and negative. This gave me the full picture which helped a great deal in my decision-making on moving forward to resolve these issues. I had the opportunity to work closely with Lenny's assistant, Susie, who also contains a wealth of knowledge on the subject matter and does a very thorough and outstanding job. I really appreciate all that both Lenny and Susie did for me and my son. I am thankful for how talented and truly gifted they each are. The positive outcome of my case was more than I could have expected and well worth the expense incurred. Lenny presented my case in a fair and precise manor by being factual and to the point. I strongly recommend Lenny to any parent that is looking for a fair, even favorable, outcome.

Posted by Forever Grateful | July 11, 2013 | Child Custody

Lenny is one in a million!!

I would strongly recommend Lenny to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, ethical and highly principled attorney with heart. Lenny has represented me in numerous court proceedings and each time he has been professional, well-prepared and concerned about the well-being of my children. Prior to each court ...appearance, Lenny took time to inform me about what the proceedings would entail and what outcomes I might expect. He listened and responded to my concerns. He consistently provided informative and honest feedback. While representing me in the courtroom, Lenny consistently demonstrated thorough knowledge about my case. He was always well prepared. He maintained his professional demeanor while interacting with a variety of personality types. Lenny’s ability to maintain his integrity and professionalism across situations was impressive and extremely appreciated. Lenny has been a blessing!! He is knowledgeable, professional, caring and compassionate. His professional ethics are second to none. I will forever be grateful to both Lenny and his competent, hardworking assistant, Susie for their willingness to stand beside me during lengthy and very challenging court proceedings. Lenny helped renew and restore my faith in the goodness of people. Lenny is an attorney with a strong moral compass and code of ethics. He is not only a gifted attorney, but he is also an outstanding human being.

Posted by Rebekah | June 27, 2013 | Family

Review of Leonard Lucenko, Jr.

Lenny is an amazing lawyer who is fair, honest, understands the emotional roller coaster, and is able to see the big picture. When going to court it is often easy to get wrapped up in details, to waste time and money arguing insignificant issues, and to be drained emotionally. Lenny is aware of thi...s. He has always made as his top priority the long term consequences. These include such things as relations with family, my financial situation, and my physical and mental health. I highly recommend Lenny.

Posted by Matthew | January 18, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Zehr Dissolution

Met all expectation of what I expected the process to be. Always advises and kept me abreast of my options. Still have more requirements after dissolution. Will continue with Lenny and Susie. Also, Susie was extremely helpful with process especially with the transfer of retirement funds. Kudos t...o CTM Team.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My experience with Lenny

Mr Lucenko handled my divorce. With Mr. Lucenko you get exactly what you pay for. If you are a higher earning individual and can easily afford his rates then he will work hard for you and you will get the best representation. If you are in the lower tier earning wise and struggle to make your payme...nts you will get lower tier representation. The latter is me. He was great in the beginning but when my initial payment was depleted that was the end of my good representation. Unfortunately it happened right at the mediation phase which in my opinion is the the most important. I was basically left on my own, he was barely in the room as my advocate during the process and I got beat badly. In hindsight, I should have just walked out of the room, I would have been much better off today. So, If you can afford Mr. Lucenko and can keep him happy monetarily then I would recommend him. But, if there is any hint of you not being able to easily afford his fees. Then go find another attorney.

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Leonard K Lucenko Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jerry Gray

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lenny has a great reputation in the legal community and is an experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Adrian Madrone

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Lenny on a matter in Olympia. Because I do not practice regularly in Thurston County, Lenny was extremely helpful. He has great working knowledge of the judges and the local legal system. His insight was invaluable in helping me present my case. I highly recommend him."

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Alexander Frix

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lenny successfully negotiated with a tough prosecutor to get his client into Veterans Court so that client could maintain a clean record. Subsequently, he's assisted clients-in-common in their Family Court matters and my clients always say he fights for them and makes a huge difference in their cases. I highly endorse his work."

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Paul Battan

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lenny brings a real sense of perspective to the hardest cases. He has a reputation for working collegially with opposing attorneys which makes him more likely to settle cases for his clients. But having tried many difficult cases in the areas of criminal and family law he is not hesitant about trying a case when it does not settle."

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Stacie-Dee Motoyama

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not every lawyer is a trial lawyer. Lenny is a seasoned trial lawyer in both criminal and family law matters. He is highly ethical and very dedicated to his clients."

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Avelin Tacon

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lenny has extensive trial experience both in criminal law and Family law. He also serves as a Judge Pro Tem in Thurston County District Court which provides him with a valuable perspective on the presentation of a case. He makes it a point to be promptly available when his clients call appreciating that dealing with divorce and child custody issues can be very difficult."

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James Connolly

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Lenny Lucenko. Lenny has practiced in Olympia since 2002, primarily as a member of our firm's outstanding family law team. His legal career started in Florida for five years as a public defender where he gained considerable trial experience."

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Carter Hick

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Although Lenny's practice is primarily focused on all aspects of Family Law, he came to our firm after a period of years working as a public defender in another state. As a result, Lenny's courtroom experience is significant, and a real asset to his clients. In addition to his busy family law practice, Lenny also helps existing clients (and also new clients) with criminal misdemeanor defense. Lenny is a very capable and compassionate advocate."

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Jonathan Sprouffske

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lenny continually strives to provide a high-quality level of representation for his clients. He is a great asset to Connolly Tacon & Meserve as well as the community."

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Christina Meserve

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lenny works hard to achieve good results for his clients. He is smart and always well-prepared. A former public defender, he has extensive courtroom experience which he utilizes to promote his clients' positions before the bench. "

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Jerry Gray

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Adrian Madrone

Domestic violence lawyer

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Alexander Frix

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Battan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Paul Posadas

Family lawyer

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Carter Hick

Personal injury lawyer

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Avelin Tacon

Personal injury lawyer

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James Connolly

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Jonathan Sprouffske

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Pro Bono Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Pro Bono Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

2007

Pro Bono Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

2007

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Rising Star, Washington State Bar Association

N/A

Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Connolly, Tacon & Meserve

1900 - Present

Member, Connolly, Tacon & Meserve A Professional Service Corporation

1995 - 2002

Assistant Public Defender, Broward County Public Defender

Associations

2008 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association

Member, Board of Directors

2003 - Present

Thurston County Chamber

Member

2002 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1995 - Present

Ukrainian American Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1995 - 2001

Broward County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1995

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Delaware

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Ukrainian

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