Attorney Joseph R. Leone concentrates in divorce, family law, and criminal defense. He represents individuals in divorce matters involving child custody, child support, alimony or spousal support, the valuation and division of assets and debt, and visitation schedules or parenting plans. His family law practice includes the representation of individuals in paternity cases, complaints to modify or enforce court orders, prenuptial agreements, guardianships, adoptions, and the probate of estates.
His criminal defense practice focuses on the representation of individuals charged with serious felonies such as rape, sexual assault, armed robbery, larceny, drug possession, distribution and trafficking, arson, and gun possession. Attorney Leone also represents individuals that have been charged with misdemeanors such as operating under the influence of alcohol (OUI, DUI, DWI) and other motor vehicle offenses, assault and battery, domestic assault cases and restraining order violations.
- AREAS OF PRACTICE
- EDUCATION
- Suffolk University Law School, J.D.
- Suffolk University, B.S.
- LICENSED TO PRACTICE
He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C., as well as the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
- PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Bar Association