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Kristen Marie Leonard

3.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family

About Kristen

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Family 100%

Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support/Alimony/Maintenance, Domestic Violence Restraining Order, Contempt, and Modifications.

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 6 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2019

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 14 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

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Kristen Marie Leonard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Arthur | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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My experience with Kristen has been one of open communication and trust. I appreciate her professional knowledge and counsel. My journey continues, but she has been great -

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2014

Please read before you hire Kristen Leonard. She really hurt my case; I even asked her if she was representing my ex or me!

My experience with Attorney Kristen Leonard and the McIlveen Family Law Firm was financially and emotionally terrible. and circumstances became much worse after they became involved. I can honestly say I do not know if Mrs. Leonard was representing me or my ex. I could never recommend, their servic...es.

Kristen Leonard

Replied last June 9, 2014

As you will recall, I was retained represented you to help dismiss a domestic violence order. We were successful in that hearing and obtained a dismissal. When it came to retaining our services for additional matters, you were hoping I would handle your case pro bono. Unfortunately, when I declined to do so, as we already have pro-bono matters to which we dedicate our time, you became angry and began threatening our Firm. I wish you luck in your future endeavors.

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Kristen Marie Leonard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Nelson

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has won cases that seemed impossible."

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Anna Carpenter

Family lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristen is an extremely professional and educated family law attorney. I have watched her in action in court on numerous occasions and I am blown away each and every time. I would highly recommend her to family law clients/potential clients. She truly cares and believes in her clients."

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Theresa Viera

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kristen has an inspiring ability to bring together her vast knowledge of the law with her compassion and caring nature for her clients. She strives to not only ensure that her client's legal needs are properly addressed but also to ensure every client feels empowered to move forward during a difficult time in his/her life."

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Angela McIlveen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"What sets Kristen apart from other great lawyers is her willingness to listen and her patience. Kristen is a wonderful family law attorney and I would highly recommend her to anyone."

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Ketan Soni

Mediation lawyer

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Rebecca Nelson

Family lawyer

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Anna Carpenter

Family lawyer

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Sean McIlveen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Angela McIlveen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Daniel Rakofsky

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - 2023

Senior Litigation Attorney/Lead Litigator, Cordell & Cordell

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, McIlveen Family Law Firm

2012 - 2012

Attorney Search Director, Special Counsel

2012 - 2013

Lateral Attorney Recruiter, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice

2008 - 2010

Assistant State Attorney, State Of Florida

2004 - 2008

Associate Attorney/Law Clerk, Brody & Brody, P.A.

Associations

2019 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar License

Member

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

HalfMoon Seminars - Family Financial Matters

Family Financial Matters

Languages

English

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