Leslie J Anderson

Leslie J Anderson

Google Rating

4.6(25 reviews)

  • Silvernail Law Firm, LLC - 803 South Baltimore, 803 South Baltimore Kirksville, MO 63501
  • +1-660-956-0997
  • No email available
Criminal Law, Juvenile/Dependency, Family Law

About:

After practicing with Wallace W. Lien, a firm specializing in land use in Salem, Oregon, Ms. Anderson opened her practice in Long Beach, Washington in 2001 where she zealously represented juvenile and adult clients in criminal,, family, and civil cases. Ms. Anderson practiced in in Washington and Oregon until she relocated back to Missouri in 2006. Ms. Anderson continued to work in her own firm until she joined the Missouri Public Defender's Office in 2012. As a member of the Public Defender's office, Ms. Anderson represented a multitude of clients in felony and misdemeanor cases and probation violations ranging from 1st Degree Murder to Misdemeanor DWI. After moving to the Kirksville area, Ms. Anderson practiced with The Benson Law Firm where her practice included criminal, civil, real property, business, worker's compensation and juvenile law. In 1999, Ms. Anderson obtained her Juris Doctorate from Northwest School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon the top environmental law school. Ms. Anderson graduated from Drury College with a Bachelor's of Arts with Honors with a double major in Psychology and Criminology.

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Juvenile/Dependency

Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark Law School
1999

Associations

Member
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2012 - Present
Member
The Missouri Bar
- Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Marilyn Anderson

"Love Jay and staff"

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Drew Rapert

"Great experience. Friendly staff. Attentive attorneys. Benson Law Firm is highly recommended!"

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Linda Rogers

"Friendly,efficient, & pleasant,always willing to help!Jay & staff go above & beyond,highly recommend benson law firm,truly thoughtful& helpful!"

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

James Hurley

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

James W

"Very professional and helpful. They go above and beyond."