Federal Defense Lawyer

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.

An excellent professional, my family and friends are grateful for his work. Attorney Leiva won an impossible case. My respects to him for his professional experience, may God continue to bless him.

The Leiva Law Firm has always taken their time and dedication to seeing that I get fantastic representation. Amazing skills on top of years of experience make this firm stand out. Very responsive and professional. Thanks for everything.

Mr. Leiva is one of the most experienced, trusted, and well-respected attorneys I have ever met. I was referred to him by a well-known colleague and attorney, and I must say, he really helped my situation and case with outstanding quality. I am more than satisfied with my case results, and it is all due to the experience and talents of Mr. Leiva. He made me feel at ease throughout the process and was always on top of everything. I highly recommend Mr. Leiva for anyone in need of the legal services he provides.

Mr Leiva is The best Lawyer he has a lot of experience when facing criminal charges, every one in the court room was impressed the way he resolved a difficult criminal case that went to trial, he is very professional, not matter how difficult is the case he fight always to win, I highly recommend Mr Leiva if you need the services of a lawyer with matters from misdemeanors to serious felonies he is there to help and fight for you.

Very good at his job, excellent service from Mr. Manuel Leiva. I really appreciate the work he did for me. I give him a 10 rating. Thank you for everything.

Mr. Leiva is an authority on criminal law and procedure, if you need someone that will fight for you then look no further.

Great experience, this is a lawyer that will go above and beyond for you, he will ensure to win your case and help you understand the process and your rights. Would recommend to anyone.

Manuel is extremely competent. He knows how to run a trial and help his customers. Highly highly recommended.

Very good lawyer. Always answers your questions whenever you need it. Excellent in court. Has a lot of knowledge about the law and makes sure his clients get the justice they deserve.

I have nothing but praise, and thanks to the lawyer Leiva who was aware of my case at all times. I represent myself professionally, and of course. I win my case, he never lied to me, it’s worth what it weighs in gold. I recommend the lawyer Leiva 100%, you will be excellently represented. Ademas el es bilingue y te entendera en tu idioma.

I have nothing but praise for Mr. Leiva and his team. I was very concerned with my case and Mr. Leiva went above and beyond with my case to make sure I had a positive outcome. I would recommend The Leiva Law Firm to anyone!

Manuel Leiva is a phenomenal attorney. He really knows the courts and truly cares for his clients. His years of experience tackling tough cases truly make a difference.

Consider yourself very very lucky if you get the chance to have Mr. Leiva as your attorney should you need one. Mr. Leiva is a dedicated and highly intelligent attorney who uses his deep and specific knowledge of the law to protect his clients. His sense of timing and strategy is quite nuanced and is invaluable in supporting his work. Mr. Leiva is respected by judges, prosecutors and other criminal attorneys and this is apparent as soon as a client is working with him. Mr. Leiva represented me for several charges that included both felonies and misdemeanors. Over the course of more than a year each outcome was successful for me and his defense of my case was true and presented with integrity. His office staff is supportive, reliable, quick to respond and nice to work with. This firm is the best of the best. Truly.

Very professional, I recommend him a thousand times over, I am very grateful.

The best lawyer you could ever ask for. Knows the law inside and out and what is best as things evolve in high conflict cases.

I read somewhere ‘consider yourself lucky if you have Mr. Leiva as your attorney’. I think that is an understatement. He is not your average lawyer, he’s a strong attorney. Pleasure working with him. He makes a strong team with Muhammad (elsayeed) law. The way he communicates in the court tells you he’s not someone to be taken lightly.

I obtained Manuel’s name from my family law attorney who highly recommended him. I found Manuel to be extremely competent, knowledgeable, and understanding of my situation. He did outstanding work on my behalf for close to a 2-year period. He explained things in great detail and was compassionate in regard to my special circumstances. I would strongly recommend Manuel to anyone needing representation in a criminal matter.

Manuel Leiva the lawyer with knowledge, character and professionalism. I admire your dedication and hard and persisting ethics. Salute.

Manuel Leiva is one of the most hard-working, compassionate, and intelligent lawyers. You will be lucky to have him because he is so busy!

If there were more than 5 stars, I would have given all of them to this amazing Law firm, especially to Mr. Leiva, he is an amazing attorney, and I won’t hesitate to write ‘The Best attorney in VA.’ I would 100% recommend The Leiva Law Firm.

Mr Manuel Leiva, simply put, is par excellence. He sorted out a matter for me just yesterday in Fairfax county court. I wanted to express heartfelt gratitude from my side and my family.

Mr. Leiva not only provided a better than expected outcome, but was also calm and collected throughout the trial and evidence discovery process. He took the time to thoroughly explain the situation, the possible outcomes, and what needed to be done on both his and our end. He’s super professional and really seems to care about helping his clients.

I watched Mr. Leiva go way above and beyond for a very close family member the first time I ever met him. Throughout the entire process he stayed in touch with my family to let us know what was going on at all times this was in 2002 in a federal court room. In 2012 Mr. Leiva was called by my family again for what was a very very weak case but very very serious charges and accusations he treated as if it were like any other case that he puts hrs and hrs of work witch is very highly appreciated. You most definitely want his brilliant and savvy mind on your side 100%. My family has been relying on Mr Leiva since 2002 for a wide range of cases. I’d recommend him to loved ones without hesitation, he’s simply on a different level! 10/10 without a doubt!

I am deeply grateful to Mr. Manuel Leiva for his outstanding support and dedication during a case involving my friend, who faced false allegations of rape. Despite the other party’s loud and misleading claims, Mr. Leiva remained composed, focused, and detail-oriented. His professionalism and attention to even the smallest facts ensured that the truth prevailed, ultimately leading to my friend’s exoneration. Mr. Leiva’s integrity and commitment to justice are truly commendable, and I highly recommend him as a skilled and dependable advocate.

I cannot recommend Manuel Leiva highly enough! From the very first consultation, it was clear that they genuinely cared about my case and my future. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication gave me complete confidence during one of the most stressful times in my life. Manuel and Alexa went above and beyond to ensure that I understood every step of the process and fought tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. Thanks to their hard work, my case was resolved with a favorable result. If you’re looking for a defense attorney who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly fights for their clients, look no further!

Outstanding legal representation! Mr. Leiva is not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly professional and compassionate. They went above and beyond to ensure the case was handled with precision and care, keeping the client informed.

I’ve used Manuel Leiva a few times throughout the years and I would not use another attorney. He always fights for you for the best possible outcome. Even if the case goes to trial he is very intelligible and on spot with every little detail. He is the best.

When I was in a pinch he was right there. Walked me through the process and I found him to be very intelligent. Anyone who is looking he is the right person.

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.

I cannot thank Manuel Leiva enough for their outstanding service! From the very beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about my case. Their trial expertise is second to none. They know exactly how to navigate the courtroom with confidence and strategy. When all doors seem closed, Manuel is the one who finds a way to win. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and guided me through the entire process with compassion and dedication. If you are looking for a lawyer who will fight for you and deliver results, I highly recommend Manuel E. Leiva. No one is better than them when it comes to trial skills. 100%.

They are the best to help you even in the most difficult cases, I recommend them 100%!

I cannot recommend Manuel Leiva highly enough! From the very first consultation, it was clear that they genuinely cared about my case and my future. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication gave me complete confidence during one of the most stressful times in my life.