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Leon Hillary Jones
Leon Hillary Jones
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Bar #876658(FL)     License for 33 years; Member in Good Standing
Tampa FL

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  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jul. 25, 2021
DUI, Felony Neglect, Dependency
My family and I are from China. Mr. Jones has represented me in two cases and both were successful. We are lucky, Mr. Jones is very professional. In the USA, when you are charged with a crime, you need to fight and the outcome depends mostly on the quality of your attorney. The Police and the Florida Division of Children from Families (DCF) will lie to everyone. My first case with Mr. Jones was in 2018 while visiting the USA. The case was a traffic ticket for not having child safety seats for my kids. I was in China when the court case was scheduled and Mr. Jones went to the court. The case was dismissed. My second and third case were in 2020. The Police charged me with DUI and two counts of Felony Child Neglect which also triggered DCF involvement. I consulted a few attorneys including Mr. Jones. He was the better communicator, more careful to listen and also more clear when describing his viewpoint and strategy. I was also impressed that Mr. Jones did not misunderstand anything I said even though I am unusual in my style. Mr. Jones discussed the charges with the Prosecutor and the Felony Neglect was reduced to Misdemeanor. A trespassing charge was added, then later dropped. For the remaining DUI, we had a jury trial. Mr. Jones worked hard and was in control of every detail. He countered each witness with details from their own testimony and destroyed the prosecutor's portrayal of events and made certain it was obvious to the jury. Mr. Jones even discovered and compelled one officer to admit to colluding with one of the witnesses in the case. In our collaboration, Mr. Jones was thoughtful and understanding with me and my family. He prepared me about behavior in court, he instructed me to take careful notes and make observations of the jurors. Mr. Jones gave clear and specific instructions about keeping our conversations and case details private in the courtroom. Testifying is a difficult thing to do but In the end, thanks to Mr. Jones, I was confident enough to testify in my defense. The final result was Not Guilty. The DUI triggered DCF involvement and Mr. Jones helped us with the Dependency case also. He disallowed DCF to paint my wife in any negative way whatsoever while their focus was on me. I'm sure he had fireworks prepared but DCF dropped their case against both of us and returned our children. Why DCF ever went after my wife is beyond me, they are a total joke. I chose Mr. Jones for his experience and because I trust him. Blacks don't get invited to the dinner parties like in the movies, they don't get second chances for mistakes, they don't have mentors, and they aren't clowns like Jacky in Seinfeld. In 2018, I gambled Mr. Jones must be very very intelligent and in 2020 I thought maybe he takes pleasure in taking on lying police and DCF agents. I also reasoned he wouldn't be trusted enough by a dirty prosecutor with an agenda for a certain type of case that might want to do some horsetrading. What I can say for certain in 2021 is Mr. Jones is in fact very intelligent and he doesn't have a chip on his shoulder, he likes to win and he is very good at what he does. We were prepared to leave the USA permanently as a result of the abuse my family has suffered, especially from DCF. We wanted to see it through for our children. Mr. Jones' aggressive defense is why we have the choice to stay in the US without feeling threatened. If the worst happens again, we will just have to beat them again.
  Consulted attorney , anonymous  Mar. 18, 2021
Very kind and knowledgeable
I found him to be extremely informative and ready to help. Easy to get in contact with and ready to help you if he feels necessary. If he feels he cannot I appreciate his honesty and integrity.
  Consulted attorney , anonymous  Jan. 26, 2021
THANK YOU
Thank you. Thank you for responding to my message on AVVO. Although I did not speak with you directly, I did contact your office (844) 375-9081. From your website and the female on the telephone your firm do not handle my type of case. In you response you did however direct me to the type of attorney that I required. For this, again, I say THANK YOU!!!! You helped me immensely! Thank you, A.P.
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Dec. 13, 2017
A Highly Skillful Criminal Attorney

Mr. Jones is a skilled attorney who is personable, accessible and nothing short of a miracle worker. He worked on my nephew's criminal case to get the best possible outcome we could have hoped for. Mr. Jones has my eternal thanks. I highly recommend him for his professionalism, his humanity, his determination and his outcomes.

  Hired attorney , anonymous  Aug. 12, 2016
So far, so good...
Accused of something I did not knowingly nor intentionally do, due to misunderstanding I believe the result of misrepresentation by my accuser, I realized I needed a better lawyer than the 1st one I spoke with. Initial consultation with Mr Jones was professional and thorough yet personable, conducted with a well balanced tenor and tone of caring formality. Mr Jones' calm seriousness, reflected in the environment, exuded an understated strength which was comforting as it instilled confidence. He offered none of the expected "what you want to hear", "piece-of-cake" sales pitch, instead outlining the realities at hand, including the difficulties and challenges to be faced. Equally, without the faintest hint of bravado, he left me feeling he was well equipped, both knowledgeable and versed, and ready to face them with me, and on behalf. RETAINED. (will follow up with results when conclusion is reached)
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Mar. 23, 2016
My Wisest Decision

Mr. Jones was extremely proactive and did his research! He was ready for any contingency and as a former prosecutor, he knew exactly what to do and when. He was professional yet compassionate. You know he is truly involved in your case, you are not just a dollar sign!!! His office also kept me well informed in a timely manner.

  Hired attorney , anonymous  Mar. 22, 2016
Leon Jones Gets the Job Done
A young man of my acquaintance was unfathomably arrested in a domestic violence situation in which he defended an individual who was being attacked. Leon Jones took my phone call at around 10 at night and spent half an hour on the phone with me. The next morning, he represented the young man at his hearing. Leon Jones had the young man out of jail on his own recognizance (meaning no bail needed to be posted) within hours; in fact, the young man was out of jail before 2pm, when the jail person had told me that they would not even start processing paperwork until after 4pm. But that was just the first step. Within three weeks, Leon Jones made the entire thing go away. The young man did not have to appear at any more hearings. All charges were dropped. The case was closed. The family’s stress level went way down. And the young man was able to proceed with his life without this nightmare hanging over his head. I highly recommend Leon Jones. I would use him again. I would recommend him to friends — and I will, should an unfortunate criminal law situation again arise. He was worth every penny of his extremely reasonable rate. And remember, when you are hiring an attorney to help you, you are not just paying for the time they put in on your case; you are paying for their expertise. You are paying for their ability to get the job done. And Leon Jones got the job done — and he did it much faster than anticipated. Leon Jones is the attorney you are looking for.
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Mar. 17, 2016
An Extremely Smart And Effective Attorney
I had to pick a lawyer quickly for a family member in big trouble. Fortunately for me, I picked Leon Jones. I had no prior experience of the US justice system, but Leon got us over the many hurdles and helped us avoid the pitfalls. I know we would have had a disaster if not for him. When it comes to criminal justice, it turns out that the most important thing is to have someone who knows their way around the system. And Leon certainly does. He went way beyond what I was expecting, even negotiating directly with the law enforcement we had run up against. If this was poker, we had a very weak hand. Leon played our few cards exactly right and my family member is now not facing any jail time. It could have been very different. It also helps that he is a superb communicator and kept us in the loop at all times. My entire family is very grateful to him. I hope we never need to use his services again. But if we did I would not hesitate to call him.
anonymous  Jul. 31, 2015
Amazing! Worth every penny!
I had a case in which I was falsely accused. I talked to several attorneys in Tampa. He was a little pricey but I had a gut feeling. I hired him and let him guide me through it all. All I can say is he is a very brilliant man. He kept in touch with me and gave me much needed advice. I can not express how intelligent Mr. Leon Jones is. I was not sure if how he wanted to represent it would be wise but he caught the accuser in a couple of lies and put the case to rest. I realize that he has so much skill and experience that he knows exactly what to do in a court room.
anonymous  Feb. 06, 2015
Amazing Lawyer
Mr. Jones is an amazing lawyer. He handled two cases thus far for me and has had both dismissed. At one point he left the prosecuting attorney speechless. He handled both cases with the least amount of disruption to my life. Mr. Jones has my up most respect and would be the only attorney I would ever recommend to anyone.

Attorney Endorsements (14)

Nathan Brook Nutter , Car accident, Civil rights, Criminal defense, Insurance, Personal injury
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endorsement on Mar. 11, 2014 Relation Ship: Legal Professional
I highly endorse Leon Jones. I have known Leon for more than 15 years and know he is a highly respected, highly talented criminal defense attorney. I would not hesitate to send a client to him and would have total faith that Leon would be the best attorney for my client.
Jorge Leon Chalela , Criminal defense, Divorce and separation, Immigration, Military law, Personal injury, Social security, Wrongful death
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endorsement on Mar. 10, 2014 Relation Ship: Legal Professional
Mister Jones is one of the most highly liked and respected attorneys in Tampa. He is known to always be dedicated to the causes of his clients, and for constantly developing ideas to best present his client's cases and legal defenses. It is a real pleasure to be in the same bar as him; I endorse this lawyer.
anonymous
anonymous
Practice Area: Criminal Law endorsement on Jul. 28, 2010
I have no hesitation referring criminal matters to Mr. Jones. I value my clients and referrals and can always rest assured that Mr. Jones will provide top-notch professional legal advise to any clients that I may refer to Mr. Jones.
anonymous
anonymous
Mister Jones is one of the most highly liked and respected attorneys in Tampa. He is known to always be dedicated to the causes of his clients, and for constantly developing ideas to best present his client's cases and legal defenses. It is a real pleasure to be in the same bar as him; I endorse this lawyer.
anonymous
anonymous
I highly endorse Leon Jones. I have known Leon for more than 15 years and know he is a highly respected, highly talented criminal defense attorney. I would not hesitate to send a client to him and would have total faith that Leon would be the best attorney for my client.
anonymous
anonymous
I've referred several criminal law cases to Mr. Jones and he has handled each one with the utmost level of professionalism and expertise. The clients I've referred to him have had nothing but good things to say about him. I 100% endorse Mr. Jones and will continuing referring clients to him with confidence.
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer. Leon is a tireless advocate for his clients and a staunch supporter of the rule of law. In my dealings with Leon as an Assistant State Attorney, I knew him to be ethical, prepared and always willing to listen. As court appointed counsel for parents accused of abusing their children, Leon was compassionate and concerned for all the parties involved and did he utmost best to ensure that families who were separate by unfortunate circumstances had the chance to reunite.
anonymous
anonymous
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have known Mr. Jones for over a decade and hold him in the highest esteem. I respect him as opposing counsel because he not only has the skills to apply the law correctly, he also has the skills to negotiate effectively as well. This is a rare combination, and one which leads to very effective representation. Beyond that, Mr. Jones is a straight shooter. He doesn't engage in exaggeration or hyperbole. His word is his bond, and in a field where trust is hard-earned and lost easily, he has mine. If I needed legal representation, his name would be at the top of my list of attorneys to call.
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Leon Jones on two cases and found him to be a hard-working and diligent attorney. I would recommend him without hesitation.
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Jones for years and he has always been a more than capable attorney.
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer. He is honest, hard working, professional, and committed to providing his clients with personal and dedicated representation.
anonymous
anonymous
Leon is a conscientious and effective lawyer.
anonymous
anonymous
Leon is a gifted, hard-working lawyer who is dedicated to serving his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

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