Miller Mccrea Leonard

Miller Mccrea Leonard

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI ... +3 more

About Miller

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

I practice in federal, state, and municipal courts. I have handled thousands of criminal cases - from misdemeanors to first-degree murder. I handle domestic violence cases, sex crimes, general crimes, property crimes, and white-collar crimes.

27 years | 2,500 cases

35%
Federal Crime 35%

I am a former Special Assistant United States Attorney as well as a former member of the CJA panel for the Western District of Missouri. I am a current member of the CJA panel for the District of Colorado. This is a select panel of attorneys who are cleared to handle federal criminal defense appointments in the District of Colorado.

20 years

35%
DUI and DWI 10%

I am a prior DUI/DWI Prosecutor. I attended specialized training as both a Prosecutor and defense attorney in the area of DUI/DWI.

27 years | 1,200 cases

10%
Sex Crime 10%

I handle all types of sex crimes cases both in federal and state courts.

10%
Expungement 5%

Colorado has robust expungement and sealing statutes and I handle all of these matters.

15 years

5%
White Collar Crime 5%

White Collar matters are complex, demanding, and require great attention to detail. I have handled matters ranging from tax charges to complex fraud investigations.

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 16 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 27 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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Miller Mccrea Leonard's Reviews

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Posted by Ben | June 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Strong legal skills; compassionate and prompt with responses to my questions

I needed a travel permit, which my probation officer refused to give me despite a spotless record. The travel was necessary for a new job. Miller got right on this and got the job done.

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Miller Mccrea Leonard's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Owen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Miller and I both practiced in Kansas City, Missouri before returning to Colorado. His knowledge and skill are applied for the benefit of his clients."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Miller. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Willard

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Miller Leonard can handle complex criminal matters in both state and federal court. If someone has an important matter in Kansas City or Denver, I refer them to Miller."

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John Edgar

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Miller Leonard. I have known Miller for many years. He is a knowledgeable, smart and well-prepared attorney. He is without question an advocate any client would want on his/her side."

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J. Bergford

Federal crime lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Miller is a great person and a wonderful lawyer. He has lots of valuable experience in his practice areas. I would trust him with my legal matters."

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Michael Feeback

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Miller. He is an aggressive defense attorney with an astute dedication to protecting his client's rights. Very professional."

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Jarrett Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Miller is a superb lawyer when everything is on the line. He is a fierce and detail-oriented advocate. He has the technical skills of a trial lawyer and the passion of a storyteller. In the courtroom, you need both. I recommend him highly!"

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Robertson Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Miller for a very long time. He is honest and hard working. He will always tell you the truth and will not churn fees in order to line his own pockets. He will look out for your best interests."

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Derek Samuelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer, especially for federal matters. Miller and I have worked together in the past on federal cases. He's very knowledgeable and hard-working. His results speak for themselves."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Lead Counsel Rated, Law Info

2014

Lead Counsel Rated, Law Info

2010

Member, CJA Panel Member

2004

SAUSA, Special Assistant United States Attorney

Work Experience

2007 - Present

President, Miller Leonard, PC

2005 - 2008

Special Prosecuting Attorney, Special Prosecutor - Platte County

2005 - 2007

City Prosecuting Attorney, City Prosector

2005 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Keleher and Eastman

2004 - 2005

Associate, The Regan Law Firm

2004 - 2004

Special Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney District of Western Missouri

2003 - 2004

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Platte County Prosecutor's Office

1999 - 1999

Attorney, Legal Aid Of Western Missouri

1999 - 2003

Assistant Public Defender, Missouri State Public Defender's Office

1998 - 1998

Legal Intern, Missouri State Public Defender System

Associations

2017 - Present

Criminal Justice Standing Committee for the District of Colorado

Member

2017 - Present

Selction Committee Criminal Justice Act for the District of Colorado

Member

2017 - Present

Criminal Justic Coordinating Committee

Member

2014 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Criminal Justice Act Panel, District of Colorado

Member

2009 - Present

Colorado Bar

Member

1999 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

Missouri Bar, Criminal Law Committee

Member

2015 - 2016

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2006 - 2010

Missouri Advisory Sentencing Commission

Member

2006 - 2007

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Young Lawyers Section

2005 - 2012

Missouri State Public Defender Commission

Commissioner

2005 - 2012

Criminal Justice Act Panel Western District of Missouri

Member

2005 - 2005

Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Program

Member

2000 - 2007

Platte County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States of America v. Johnson

Client received time served plus 45 days.

United States of America v. Wenter

Reduced to a misdemeanor

United States v. Murray

Client received a variant sentence (less than recommended guideline sentence.)

People v. Devlin

Achieved a probation sentence on a very difficult injury case.

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Education

1998

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Kansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Advance Negotiations

Setting the Stage for Power Departures and Variances

2015

CJA Panel of Colorado

Proffer Sessions: Gift or Trap?

2011

Fall Training - Federal Public Defenders

Prompt Presentment and Rule 5(a) and Corley v. United States

2011

Criminal Justice Symposium

Cyber Crime and Technology

2010

Volunteer Attorneys for JAMLAC

Domestic Violence Victim Law and Resources

2008

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2007

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Cross Examination Tips from the Masters

2007

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Defending a DWI Case

2007

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2003

Platte County Prosector's Training for LEO

Search Warrants

Publications

2011

Jefferson County Bar Association Prompt Presentment

2004

Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Prosecutorial Discovery Obligations

Languages

English

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