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Leslie Miller Sammis

4.4
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 26 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 23 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2002

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Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

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Leslie Miller Sammis's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin | August 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You are harassing me!

Please stop harassing via calling and emailing me Leslie as I have record for you doing so via public record, as well, as cell phone, thank you!

Posted by T. Gibbs | May 13, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

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Paralegal at a Sarasota, FL law firm

Ms. Sammis is a wonderful attorney who earns the highest recommendation. We placed a call to Sammis Law Firm for assistance with answering a question about an impoundment order and was put in touch with Leslie Sammis. Ms. Sammis went out of her way (right after a lunch meeting) to respond to my ema...il and answer our question thoroughly. Thank you Ms. Sammis.

Posted by Lynne | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Miracle Worker

My 17 yr. old daughter was accused of being involved in a felony that occurred in 2007! Not only did we live in Pa. at that time but my daughter was only 7! I was livid because as a result of the implication, her drivers license was suspended. Sounds like an easy fix right? Wrong! My husband and I we...nt to every agency in town looking for answers but to no avail. Enters Leslie Miller Sammis. She reassured us that she would take care of everything. She did, and within a week. She's reliable, returns calls within a timely fashion and most of all, keeps her word. So happy we found her. Thank You!!!

Posted by James E | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Early Termination of Probation

When the time came up when I was eligible to apply for early termination of my probation, My original attorney had relocated his practice. Ms Sammis was one of three criminal defense attorneys that I interviewed for the task. She made me fill much more comfortable and confident of her abilities than ...the other two. Ms Sammis was extremely thorough with her preparation. By the time we went to court I was very optimistic of the outcome and as it turned out my optimism was justified. Was very pleased with Ms Sammis' handling of my case and I would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone needing a criminal defense attorney.

Posted by L.M. Olson | October 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Leslie Sammis was a ROCKSTAR as my DUI Attorney

After being wrongly convicted of a DUI and bravely enduring the legal consequences, I found a champion. Leslie Sammis fearlessly represented me for my second trial and fought for me as if it was her own personal battle! Ms. Sammis believed in me and prepared for every legal possibility necessary to... combat the many deceptions of the DA in Pasco County. Through the entire process, Leslie was very professional and a seasoned attorney. Leslie is the best; she proved my innocence! Through her I won back my dignity and my name. Leslie will forever have my undying GRATITUDE! I am personally recommending Leslie M. Sammis. L.M. Olson

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Leslie Miller Sammis's Lawyer Endorsements

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E.J. Hubbs

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie is one of the most aggressive DUI lawyers in the business. She fights hard for her clients and the results show. I endorse this attorney."

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Jenny Thomas

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Blecher

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie Sammis is a top-notch attorney in Tampa/St. Pete, defending DUI and criminal cases. She has a stellar reputation on a statewide level in Florida. Leslie is my "go-to" attorney in her city for DUI cases."

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Dennis Lopez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jorge Chalela

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sammis is a very well read and intelligent advocate on behalf of her clients. She is a leader in the criminal court defense community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawna Woods

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sammis is an excellent and aggressive advocate for her clients. I strongly recommend her."

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Steve Sumner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie Sammis is known for her thorough research into her cases and her skill at getting her clients the resolutions they expect. She has an incredible reputation in Florida and beyond. You could not ask for a more capable attorney than Leslie."

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James Coulter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Leslie is highly respected within the legal community for her professionalism and advocacy. She is thought of by many of her peers, including myself, to be one of the most prominent DUI attorneys on Florida's West Coast."

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Mark Germain

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Mindi Lasley

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sammis works in my office building and I am extremely familiar with her worth ethic, her knowledge of all details of the law and her dedication to her clients. She is extremely experienced and is very persuasive to a judge and a jury. I have observed her handle very complicated cases and her ability to get charges dismissed and not guilty verdicts never ceases to impress me. I strongly recommend Mr. Sammis as an extremely zealous criminal defense attorney"

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Eric Dirga

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Leslie Sammis is an excellent attorney. If anyone is in need of an attorney in the Tamp/St. Pete area, I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Sammis."

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Melinda Morris

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work for any criminal defense case in Florida."

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Justin Caldarone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Sammis is a knowledgeable and experienced DUI/DWI attorney. She gets great results for her criminal clients. If you have been arrested for DUI or any other criminal offense in the Tampa area, make sure you give Ms. Sammis a call to discuss your options."

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Lawrence Kohn

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Leslie and I worked together for several years in Atlanta. She was an awesome attorney who worked extremely hard to get great results for her clients. Leslie was a former public defender, who was used to handling difficult cases. Whenever I gave her a tough case to work on, she always got incredible results. She is unafraid of being in court. I have had numerous prosecutors ask me about her, because her tenacity forced them to make a deal that they were not initially willing to make. If you are charged with a crime, she is going to fight for you. I miss having her in our office in Atlanta. You cannot go wrong having Leslie on your side."

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William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"When Leslie was waiting for her Georgia Bar results in 2001, she applied for a job at my office. After learning that she had started her practice as an attorney in Florida with the public defender's office, I knew I had found someone who knew how to approach difficult criminal cases. She was definitely a winner in every category. Leslie helped me write several of the very best appellate briefs of my career, and her research and writing skills helped me win some tough appeals. Later, once she passed the Georgia Bar, our firm hired her as an associate. In short order, she was running a newly created divorce division that we opened, and did a great job for us. Her husband (also an attorney) was offered a great partnership opportunity in Florida, and they moved south. Leslie is extremely capable and very dedicated to winning. Her clients will always be well-represented with her assisting them."

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