
Leslie J Anderson
- Silvernail Law Firm, LLC - 803 South Baltimore, 803 South Baltimore Kirksville, MO 63501
- +1-660-956-0997
- No email available
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.
Associations
Member
Member
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Marilyn Anderson
"Love Jay and staff"
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Drew Rapert
"Great experience. Friendly staff. Attentive attorneys. Benson Law Firm is highly recommended!"
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via 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, 2024via Google
James Hurley
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
James W
"Very professional and helpful. They go above and beyond."