James Dean Leavitt, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in Las Vegas, NV with 25 reviews
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James Dean Leavitt

601 S. 10th st., Las Vegas, NV

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Pat moran, member local local 88 sheetmetal worker's union

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07 Jul, 2024
I have known James Dean Leavitt for twenty plus years. He has helped me out of a couple of DUI's and Speeding tickets, he was able to get my sentence's and fine's reduced. I have recommended him to several members of the Local 88 Sheet-metal Worker's Union, who have also needed legal representation on a variety of charges. I have asked my President of my Local 88 Union to endorse him for his position as a Judge I know he will be an asset to our community. During his term as a member of the Board of Regents, he was one of the front runners pushing to get a new stadium at or around the UNLV Campus. I hope this will enlighten more member's of our Community to take a good look at his past service and consider him as the best candidate for the Judgeship that he is trying to obtain.
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09 Feb, 2022
My boyfriend had some serious legal charges to where he was looking at 5-10 yrs federal time and through a friend he recommended James Leavitt. After meeting with Mr. Leavitt we felt more hopeful about his case. He said he would able to get my boyfriend charges dropped to a lesser charge with no jail time and probation instead. That's exactly what happened. My boyfriend got 2 yrs probation and some community service. He definitely is a man of his word. I would recommend him to anybody that needs a no BS lawyer, tells you the truth, reliable and gives you his all attorney.
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Highly knowledgeable and skilled attorney who achieves excellent results
“He is extremely knowledgeable about the system and is very passionate about his work.”
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Dedicated and responsive to clients' needs
“He was very attentive and respectful of my legal predicament. He not only secured my release, but did so with less than half my time served.”
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Respected by judges and peers in the legal community
“He seem to have the respect of the Judge and his peers. That meant a lot to me.”
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Provides compassionate and caring representation
“James is the most compassionate and caring attorney I ever worked with who represented my interests.”
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Achieves favorable outcomes, including getting charges reduced or dismissed
“He got everything dismissed.”
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