Leonard Morales
El Paso, TX
Licensed for 22 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Don't risk conviction or Plea Bargain away your future. I am willing and able to fight for you! If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged with a crime, or if you are currently facing military sanctions, you need to speak to an attorney! Don't talk to the police or CID or the FBI without consulting with a lawyer first. Your rights, your future, and your freedom could be in jeopardy. But be careful! Any lawyer can negotiate a deal for you - that is plea bargain your case. Only a Trial Lawyer with the skill, experience and reputation as a fighter can get you justice. Let me, Leonard Morales, be your advocate." I am a Trial Attorney. This means that everything I do is focused on fighting and winning Jury Trials. Every lawyer is qualified to conduct a jury trial but not every lawyer does it regularly or well. I have tried cases at all levels, State, Federal, Juvenile, and Military Courts Martial. I also do not turn people away because their cases might be distasteful or complex. Some lawyers will turn cases away because of the subject matter (example sexual assaults) or because of the complexity (Federal RICO). I have gone to TRIAL in all manner of cases from simple possession to Captial Murder. I haven't just won one case in my career. Or happened to beat a simple DWI. I have prevailed for my clients in Capital Murder and sexual assault cases - real criminal offenses with very real consequences. I can and will defend you to the best of my ability.I will take your case if I believe that I can help you and get you the best results possible. The idea is to get you options. Then YOU can decide what is best for you, your family and for your future. But you will know that if you decide to dig in and fight you will have the right kind of lawyer on your side.I maintain a solo private practice with my primary office located in El Paso, Texas. I will to travel to other states and even internationally when called upon. I am licensed, qualified and certified to practice law by the State Bar of Texas; before all Courts in the State of Texas; the Federal District Court for the Western District of Texas; Federal District Courts for the State of Colorado; the Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit; the Court of Criminal Appeals for the Armed Forces and the United States Supreme Court.I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, a graduate of Ysleta High School; the New Mexico Military Institute and the University of Houston. I received my law degree from Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After law school I worked as an Assistant District Attorney for El Paso County where I worked in the misdemeanor and felony courts for nearly a year. I then resumed my career with the U.S. Army in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG).After four years, including deployments to Europe, with the 1st Armored Division and the Middle East, with the 1st Infantry Division. I left active duty to begin my private practice in El Paso.While on active duty, as an Army JAG I had the opportunity to prosecute and defend soldiers in cases worldwide to include the Europe and the Middle-East. I also held the unique post as the Center Judge Advocate for William Beaumont Army Medical Center. My job there was to defend Army and DoD health care providers in medical malpractice cases. In addition to my private practice, I continue to serve our country in the U.S. Army Reserve where I currently hold the rank of Major with the 1st Legal Support Organization. I practice in the following areas:Criminal Defense – I represent people accused of committing all manner of criminal offense. I will not turn you away because our case is difficult, complex or distasteful. My focus is on whether I believe I can help you and get the best results possible. In the past year alone, I have tried criminal jury trials before State Courts, Federal Courts (throughout the United States) and Military Courts Martial (all services). These cases ranged from murder to sexual assaults involving children, drug trafficking, to simple assaults and DWI. I tried 10 cases to jury trial in 2012 alone.Appeals of Criminal Trials - Appeals are a confusing and foreign area even to many lawyers. Errors occur in almost every trial but not every error is a good ground for a winning appeal. I have argued cases in the State Criminal Appellate Courts, Courts of Appeal for the Armed Forces and in the Federal Appellate system. I offer my services in reviewing cases to determine if there are any good grounds for appeal. And if there are, pursuing that appeal in the appropriate court.Family Law – I provide services to people and families in the most trying time of their lives, the break down of the family. We provide representation in Divorce (including child custody, child support and division of all marital property); Military Divorce (including division of military retirement) establishing the Parent Child Relationship (visitation rights and support, including modifications and enforcement of prior court orders). My JAG background and continuing ties to the military make me uniquely suited to understanding the issues facing military families. My expertise is often sought after by Judges and fellow lawyers in these areas.Civil Law – I also represent individuals in medical malpractice cases under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Those are claims against the Department of Defense, U.S. Armed Services or the Veteran's Administration. I represent individuals before all manner of State or Federal administrative bodies such as the MSPB, TWC and the Social Security Administration. I have assisted physicians in the implementation of Integrity Agreements (MEDICARE B Compliance). I have represented doctors before medical licensing boards and credentials committees and MEDICARE Administrative bodies. I have represented Armed and Federal Service Members before Security Clearance Boards.It is not my goal to dispose of cases as quickly as possible or to take on as many cases as possible. Each case is unique and one must consider the needs of the client, the facts and circumstances surrounding the case. My goal is to provide the best representation possible, tailored to your needs and objectives. When selecting an attorney, you must be comfortable and confident with your counsel. I hope I am the right choice for you. Please contact my office for a consultation.Thank you for your interest in my firm. I hope you will consider my services for your legal needs. Sincerely,Leonard Morales
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Military Law
Language
English
Contact
Law Office of Leonard MoralesWells Fargo Tower Plaza221 North Kansas, Suite 1103El Paso, TX, 79901
Office: (915) 745-7028
Website: N/AReviews
Leonard was very detail-oriented and composed witness and CPS testimonial very eloquently. Urging the judges deliberation and consequentially making her decision virtually effortless in terms of granting my custody of my two infant girls to me. Finalization of the judges orders were in 2010, and now for five years, my girls have been growing in a safe and healthy environment thanks to this honest and hard working VET. Thanks Mr. Morales
Going into my husband's trial I was so scared I had never been that scared in my life. The outcome of this trial would determine my life, my children's lives, and most off all the way my future life would turn out. Would my husband be found guilty and spend the rest of life incarcerated for a crime he did not commit? Would we regain our lives prior to these allegations? I had my life and my trust put on Mr. Morales and to be honest I did not know what to expect. I had never seen him prior to the first day of trial but my husband was in constant contact with him and he told me that Mr. Morales made him feel like we could reach the light at the end of the tunnel and over come this. I had to put my faith on Mr. Morales and he delivered and more. He was unbelievable the way he carried himself on the first day and the rest of the of the trial was a breath of fresh air. I gained my life, my sense of relief, and most off all my family gained the knowledge that my husband would be exonerated. Our lives have slowly come to the point were we left of before this nightmare began and that is all to the fantastic work Mr. Morales did during my husband's trial. Words could never do justice to the fantastic work Mr. Morales did. I would highly recommend him and his excellent and professional way he carries himself. We made the best choice by seeking the services from the best lawyer in El Paso
Leonard expertly represented me during a Board of Inquiry. His strategy and handle of the board led to a three member panel to vote unanimously to retain me in the US Army!
Lenny has been beyond patient and thorough with the entire court process, phone calls , follow up emails and even there after. Lenny is truly patient, he did an awesome job representing our case. It was something totally new to us , took us in quickly and stayed after hours our first visit. He was truly was kind and understanding since we didn’t know what to expect. After court he kept in contact as well. I highly recommend Lenny , Gaby and his staff for always being on top of the ball when any questions or concerns happened , going through court during the pandemic was a pain and switch of hearings and virtual sessions. I’m glad Lenny was able to represent my family.
Mr. Morales is absolutely by far the best lawyer I have EVER had the pleasure to work with. He worked so hard to help my son who was incarcerated in NC but had a case in TX. He worked above and beyond the means that I would consider professional and caring. One day I hope I have the pleasure to personally meet him and shake his hand and hug his neck to thank him for the countless hours he put into helping my son. (perhaps on vacation) not to have to come to TX for legal reasons lol. Gabie his receptionist works tirelessly to help in efforts to answer any questions you have. Mr. Morales responded to every email I personally sent him and returned phone calls when he could. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MR MORALES AS YOUR PERSONAL ATTORNEY. If you are Veteran he understands all that is involved in the timeless measures and understands dealing with PTSD. Thank you again Mr. Morales for all you did. B Neasbitt
I found myself on the wrong side of an El Paso courtroom with two considerably serious offenses with a public defender that was unresponsive. I contacted Mr Morales soon after as I felt I was not going to get a fair trial, and my experience thus far with the state wasn't too pleasant. He responded back quickly and professionally and took my case over and gave me piece of mind knowing I had representation. Being outta state he gathered my paperwork and had a solid defense plan for me upon our first meeting. Through the painstakingly process with the courts he was able to get the charges dismissed and kept my record clean. Without Mr Morales I woulda been at the mercy of the state. With this weight lifted from my shoulders I am able to move forward with my life. Thank you again Leonard Morales
If you want the best attorney working on your case, then Mr. Morales is the one! Mr. Morales provides professional advice and he's very knowledgeable and experienced. From the first conversation, he correctly predicted what to anticipate in my case. His expertise gave me confidence immediately after I talked to him. Mr. Morales impressed me not only with his professionalism, but also by being very supportive and with his excellent communication skills. I only wish that I had came to Mr. Morales sooner for his professional assistance and representation. Mr. Morales' law firm is a great professional team with outstanding leadership and talented professionals. I'm glad I was referred by a good friend. I am very satisfied with Mr. Morales' services as my trusted attorney and I highly recommend him to everyone. Thank You Mr. Morales for all your help, support and for your outstanding representation! Respectfully, Guadalupe A. Whitt
Not sure who are these people giving this guy 5 star but I am positive he is either giving these stars to himself from multiple accounts or bunch of family members. Do not waste your time and money hiring this guy.. This guy is Nothing more than a Scam.
Leonard was very detail-oriented and composed witness and CPS testimonial very eloquently. Urging the judges deliberation and consequentially making her decision virtually effortless in terms of granting my custody of my two infant girls to me. Finalization of the judges orders were in 2010, and now for five years, my girls have been growing in a safe and healthy environment thanks to this honest and hard working VET. Thanks Mr. Morales
Going into my husband's trial I was so scared I had never been that scared in my life. The outcome of this trial would determine my life, my children's lives, and most off all the way my future life would turn out. Would my husband be found guilty and spend the rest of life incarcerated for a crime he did not commit? Would we regain our lives prior to these allegations? I had my life and my trust put on Mr. Morales and to be honest I did not know what to expect. I had never seen him prior to the first day of trial but my husband was in constant contact with him and he told me that Mr. Morales made him feel like we could reach the light at the end of the tunnel and over come this. I had to put my faith on Mr. Morales and he delivered and more. He was unbelievable the way he carried himself on the first day and the rest of the of the trial was a breath of fresh air. I gained my life, my sense of relief, and most off all my family gained the knowledge that my husband would be exonerated. Our lives have slowly come to the point were we left of before this nightmare began and that is all to the fantastic work Mr. Morales did during my husband's trial. Words could never do justice to the fantastic work Mr. Morales did. I would highly recommend him and his excellent and professional way he carries himself. We made the best choice by seeking the services from the best lawyer in El Paso
Leonard expertly represented me during a Board of Inquiry. His strategy and handle of the board led to a three member panel to vote unanimously to retain me in the US Army!
Lenny has been beyond patient and thorough with the entire court process, phone calls , follow up emails and even there after. Lenny is truly patient, he did an awesome job representing our case. It was something totally new to us , took us in quickly and stayed after hours our first visit. He was truly was kind and understanding since we didn’t know what to expect. After court he kept in contact as well. I highly recommend Lenny , Gaby and his staff for always being on top of the ball when any questions or concerns happened , going through court during the pandemic was a pain and switch of hearings and virtual sessions. I’m glad Lenny was able to represent my family.
Mr. Morales is absolutely by far the best lawyer I have EVER had the pleasure to work with. He worked so hard to help my son who was incarcerated in NC but had a case in TX. He worked above and beyond the means that I would consider professional and caring. One day I hope I have the pleasure to personally meet him and shake his hand and hug his neck to thank him for the countless hours he put into helping my son. (perhaps on vacation) not to have to come to TX for legal reasons lol. Gabie his receptionist works tirelessly to help in efforts to answer any questions you have. Mr. Morales responded to every email I personally sent him and returned phone calls when he could. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MR MORALES AS YOUR PERSONAL ATTORNEY. If you are Veteran he understands all that is involved in the timeless measures and understands dealing with PTSD. Thank you again Mr. Morales for all you did. B Neasbitt
I found myself on the wrong side of an El Paso courtroom with two considerably serious offenses with a public defender that was unresponsive. I contacted Mr Morales soon after as I felt I was not going to get a fair trial, and my experience thus far with the state wasn't too pleasant. He responded back quickly and professionally and took my case over and gave me piece of mind knowing I had representation. Being outta state he gathered my paperwork and had a solid defense plan for me upon our first meeting. Through the painstakingly process with the courts he was able to get the charges dismissed and kept my record clean. Without Mr Morales I woulda been at the mercy of the state. With this weight lifted from my shoulders I am able to move forward with my life. Thank you again Leonard Morales
If you want the best attorney working on your case, then Mr. Morales is the one! Mr. Morales provides professional advice and he's very knowledgeable and experienced. From the first conversation, he correctly predicted what to anticipate in my case. His expertise gave me confidence immediately after I talked to him. Mr. Morales impressed me not only with his professionalism, but also by being very supportive and with his excellent communication skills. I only wish that I had came to Mr. Morales sooner for his professional assistance and representation. Mr. Morales' law firm is a great professional team with outstanding leadership and talented professionals. I'm glad I was referred by a good friend. I am very satisfied with Mr. Morales' services as my trusted attorney and I highly recommend him to everyone. Thank You Mr. Morales for all your help, support and for your outstanding representation! Respectfully, Guadalupe A. Whitt
Not sure who are these people giving this guy 5 star but I am positive he is either giving these stars to himself from multiple accounts or bunch of family members. Do not waste your time and money hiring this guy.. This guy is Nothing more than a Scam.