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Handle all aspects of a criminal case from pre trial defense and jury trials, to appellate and post conviction practice, in Florida State, United States Federal Courts, and Military Courts Martial. Have defended 240 criminal trials to verdict; mostly punishable by life charges, as well as authored 55 appeals. Also experienced and qualified to handle: Auto accident, personal injury, slip/trip and fall, dog bite, medical malpractice, product liability litigation; Divorce, child support litigation/modification, child visitation/custody litigation/modification, paternity litigation; Defense against termination of parental rights or dependency petitions; Immigration law/deportation defense; Military law. Have been practicing since February 13, 1996. I speak and write Spanish fluently.
| Jorge Leon Chalela: | Member at The Jorge Leon Chalela, Attorney/Abogado |
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14505 University Point Place Tampa, FL 33613 |
| Website: | http://www.tampabaydefenders.com |
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Jorge Leon Chalela, Attorney/Abogado
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Federal & Florida Criminal Law Courts; Motions, Jury Trials, Appeals, Post Conviction Relief
Immigration & Removal Defense
Personal Injury & Auto Accident Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice
Divorce, Paternity Action, Establishment of Parental Rights, Defense against Termination of Parental Rights or Child Dependency Petitions
Military Discipline and Courts Martial Defense
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Litigator of the Year (of 88 trial attorneys) | Tampa Public Defender's Office | 2002 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
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| La Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico | 6 classes on Latin American Studies | 1990 |
| University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
| University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
| University of Michigan Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
| University of Michigan Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 73245 | Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 04/25/2019 |
