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Criminal Defense Attorney with a proven track record of providing aggressive and affordable legal representation for clients from all walks of life. Experienced in handling cases ranging in severity from traffic offenses to first degree murder.
| John Matthew Leace: | Member at The Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, Leace & Hobbs, PA |
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909 East Park Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 |
| Website: | www.toomuchatstake.com |
| Offices: |
Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, Leace & Hobbs, PA
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Tallahassee FACDL | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Tallahassee FACDL | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2002 - 1900 |
| William Stafford Inns of Court | Member | 2003 - 2005 |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | 2006 - 1900 |
| Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates | Member | N/A |
| Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Public Justice | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| Public Justice | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Public Justice | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2019 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2018 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2017 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Top Attorneys | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Top Contributor | AVVO | 2014 |
| Client's Choice-Criminal Law | AVVO | 2012 |
| Service | State Attorney's Office | 2001 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
| Florida State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State of Florida v. Alex Jacobs | Acquittal |
| State of Florida v. Antrez manuel | Not Guilty |
| State of Florida v. Armondo Solis | Lessor offense |
| State of Florida v. Jimmy Hair | Charges Dismissed |
| State of Florida v. Larin Conner | Acquittal |
| State of Florida v. Michelle Ducles | Judgment of Acquittal |
| State of Florida v. Troy Phillips | Acquittal |
| State v. Bildad Rither | Dismissal |
| State v. Langston | Dissmissal |
| State v. Lucious Guyton | Acquittal |
| State v. Travis Johnson | Acquittal |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 172626 | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Democrat | Decriminalizing Marijuana Makes Sense For Tallahassee | 2016 |
| Tallahassee Democrat | Adam Frasch's mental state questioned | 2014 |
| NBC Sports | Attorneys: press conference likely means no charges in Winston case | 2013 |
| WCTV | Viewers Dedicate Lives to Casey Anthony Trial | 2011 |
| Associated Press | State justices: 'Stand-your-ground' rulings must be pretrial | 2010 |
| WCTV | Man Set Free By Appellate Court | 2009 |
| Orlando Sentinal | Fsu Lineman Meeks Pleads No Contest To 3 Misdemeanors | 2004 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Practice | Voir Dire | 2016 |
| Legal Negotiations | Criminal Negotiations | 2014 |
| LawCall | DUI Law | 2011 |
| The Morning Show | Stand Your Ground Law and Jimmy Hair | 2009 |
| Fraterninty Risk Management | Hazing Laws | 2006 |
| FSU Pre-Law Society Guest Lecturer | DUI Defense | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prosecuting Attorney | State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit | 1998 - 2001 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit | 1998 - 2001 |
| Associate | Local Defense Firm | 2001 - 2002 |
| Associate | Local Defense Firm | 2001 - 2002 |
| Founder/Attorney | Law Offices of John M. Leace, P.A. | 2002 - 2012 |
| Founder/Attorney | Law Offices of John M. Leace, P.A. | 2002 - 2012 |
| Shareholder | Brooks, LeBoeuf | N/A |
| Shareholder | Brooks, LeBoeuf | 2012 - 1900 |
| Shareholder | Brooks, LeBoeuf | N/A |
