Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia

We hired Mr. Leiva to represent my relative who was charged with 1st Degree Murder along with 3 other co-defendants. My relative shot the fatal shots. All the defendants faced 20 years to life. Our family initially hired another law firm and we paid them several hundred thousand dollars. We were not confident of their trial strategy so we made the difficult decision of changing lawyers after having spent so much money. We hired Mr. Leiva. Immediately, Mr. Leiva and his team came up with a completely different trial strategy, found mistakes made by the prior law firm and conducted a thorough investigation. Additionally, Mr. Leiva and his team filed numerous pre-trial motions which played a significant role in limiting the prosecutions evidence at trial. Mr. Leiva and his team successfully used experts to educate the jury on the trajectory of the bullets fired, and the deceased’s position when he was shot. Trial lasted 4 weeks. Mr. Leiva and his team served as lead counsel. The jury acquitted 3 co-defendants, and my brother-in-law was convicted of manslaughter and received a 7 year sentence. Everyone believed that my relative would be convicted of 1st degree murder, including the prior law firm. Fortunately, Mr. Leiva and his team were able to get the truth out.

My husband was charged with 6 felonies, several carrying potential life sentences. Throughout the litigation, Mr. Leiva was one step ahead of the prosecutors. He collected evidence, interviewed witnesses and filed a slew of motions. One week before trial, my husband had a hearing on several important motions filed by Mr. Leiva that were pivotal to my husband’s case. The day of the hearing, the prosecutor dropped all of the charges against my husband. We are grateful to Mr. Leiva and highly recommend him. My husband’s nightmare was finally over and we have our life back.

We hired Mr. Leiva after our family member was charged with 7 felonies, some carrying a potential life sentence. At the preliminary hearing, the prosecutor offered a plea offer of 10 years in prison. Mr. Leiva advised my family member not to accept the plea offer and to proceed with the preliminary hearing. At the hearing, Mr. Leiva cross-examined the prosecutor’s witnesses and obtained valuable testimony that helped my relative’s case. The case was set for a jury trial and 3 days before the trial, the prosecutor offered my relative a misdemeanor plea offer with no active jail time. We are thankful for Mr. Leiva’s advice, confidence, and work on this matter.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding work Manuel Leiva did in defending me in a protective order case that was unjustly filed by my wife. From the very first consultation, Manuel demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep expertise, and genuine care for my situation. He took the time to thoroughly understand the details of my case, leaving no stone unturned in building a robust defense. Throughout the process, Manuel was a true advocate for my rights. He communicated with clarity and confidence, ensuring I was fully informed and prepared at every stage. His ability to navigate the complexities of the law was evident in the courtroom, where his sharp legal skills and compelling arguments led to a complete dismissal of the case. Thanks to Manuel’s dedication and tireless efforts, I am now able to move forward with my life. He brought not only legal expertise but also compassion and understanding during a very challenging time. I wholeheartedly recommend Manuel Leiva to anyone in need of a highly skilled and trustworthy attorney. He is, without a doubt, the best advocate you could have in your corner.

Mr. Leiva is one of my preferred attorneys; he secured a victory in one of our most complex circuit court cases, a trial lasting six days. I highly recommend him for both criminal and civil matters.