Leone Legal PA

05/01/2021

Thank you to everyone who helped out this past week. We still have 2 more weeks to go. A special thank you to the great law firm of Ossi & Najem in Jacksonville, FL for your generous donation. The amount of donations Team Leone has raised is beyond anything I imagined. We are still racing to move up the overall leaderboard; however, this is a race where everyone wins based on your generosity as we continue to Climb, Conquer and Cure.

Please join us in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to our fundraising campaign. Your support will help fund the therapies and treatments and help save lives today. LLS's continued advancements over the years, are responsible for the blood cancer survival rate dou

04/25/2021

Below is my post from a couple months ago regarding my Dad and I raising money in my Grandfather’s honor for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I’m proud to say, that with just under three weeks left, Team Leone is the 4th highest fundraising team in Minnesota. There’s still time to help us move up the rankings, as 3rd place is still in our sights. My fundraising site is attached for anyone who would like to support us as we climb, conquer, and cure.

“For the the past four years, I have participated in an event called Big Climb MPLS to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of my grandfather, Frederick Leone. Each February all participants are challenged with climbing the 53 flights of stairs in Capella Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the Minneapolis skyline. In 2020 we were one of the last national events that was completed live, as just a few weeks later we were facing a global pandemic that has changed our world. This year, there will be no live event. Instead, on May 15, 2021, all the LLS chapters across the country will be uniting From Coast to Coast, To Climb As One. This will be a virtual event and all participants will simulate the exercise of climbing the 53 flights of stairs.

This year, I am proud to say that I will have a partner in this fundraising event. My father, Rick Leone, has joined me, and together we created Team Leone.”

Please join us in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to our fundraising campaign. Your support will help fund the therapies and treatments and help save lives today. LLS's continued advancements over the years, are responsible for the blood cancer survival rate dou

02/21/2021

For the the past three years I have participated in an event called Big Climb MPLS to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of my grandfather, Frederick Leone. Each February all participants are challenged with climbing the 53 flights of stairs in Capella Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the Minneapolis skyline. In 2020 we were one of the last national events that was completed live, as just a few weeks later we were facing a global pandemic that has changed our world. This year, there will be no live event. Instead, on May 15, 2021, all the LLS chapters across the country will be uniting From Coast to Coast, To Climb As One. This will be a virtual event and all participants will simulate the exercise of climbing the 53 flights of stairs.

This year I am proud to say that I will have a partner in this fundraising event. My father, Rick Leone, has joined me, and together we created Team Leone. We welcome anyone to visit our team page. Although the event is still a few months away, it is never too early to show your support. Since this will be a virtual event this year, LLS has waived all registration fees and fundraising minimums. For anyone interested in joining Team Leone in this year’s virtual climb, there is a link on our team page to do so. With the fees and minimums being waived, there is no commitment; there’s only the opportunity to help raise awareness as we continue to Climb, Conquer, and Cure.

Please join us in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to our fundraising campaign. Your support will help fund the therapies and treatments and help save lives today. LLS's continued advancements over the years, are responsible for the blood cancer survival rate dou

08/28/2020

Recently Leone Legal, PA teamed up with the American Civil Liberties Union and Black Lives Matter to handle a case where our client was arrested while peacefully protesting days after the killing of George Floyd. This client drove from Nebraska to make sure her voice was heard. When I first spoke with her about this case I immediately told her how proud I was of her, and everyone else involved, for standing up for justice. In our partnership with the ACLU and BLM, we took on her case at no cost to her. I’m happy to say that after discussions with the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office, a decision was made to dismiss this case immediately.

The crime she was charged with consisted of the following: She was walking with a group to the site of the memorial on 38th & Chicago. Police approached the group and drew their weapons of “less-lethal” force. This same night several other protesters were injured, and sent to the hospital, after being shot by the police using these weapons. She, and the others in the group, immediately obeyed the police orders. That was it. No fighting. No resisting. No arguing. Just peacefully protesting.

The crime charged was a misdemeanor. By no means was this the most serious case we have handled. Yet, I would argue, it might be the most significant and meaningful case we have handled. This case stands for so much more than this one misdemeanor. It stands for the protection of the First Amendment of the Constitution. It stands for the fight for equality for all our nation’s citizens. And, hopefully, it will stand for Change.

03/23/2020

As you may be aware, the COVID-19 outbreak has been affecting the court system, as well as everyone's everyday life. On March 13, the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an Order canceling almost all court hearings in the state through March 27. This past Friday, this cancellation period was extended through April 22. There are a few types of hearings that will still be heard by the Courts; however, in all likelihood, they we be handled remotely, with the parties likely appearing by phone.

These cancellations affect almost all of our clients and we have already begun contacting each client affected by these delays individually to let them know that their case will be postponed. Each county is handling these cancellations differently. Last week a couple counties rescheduled our cases out into May (Hennepin - Ridgedale) and July (McLeod). While other counties simply canceled our hearings with new dates to be given in the future when there's more clarity regarding the extent of these delays (Carver, Isanti, Meeker, Nicollet and Washington). Court Administration staff in each individual county are currently going through thousands of cases, so it will take some time before we hear from them regarding all of our affected cases; especially if the case was not originally scheduled until a few weeks from now.

We deeply apologize for the delay, but can assure you that we are continuing to work on all of our cases even while the courts are virtually shut down. Updates on your cases may be slower than expected, as many prosecutors are currently working part time or taking an extended break; therefore, slowing down potential negotiations in some of our cases. Our goal remains the same: to fight to protect our client's rights and obtain the most favorable result possible on their case.

I look forward to seeing everyone back in court after we defeat this virus. In the meantime, please follow all the recommendations and guidelines we have been hearing over the last few weeks. Together we can all make a great difference.

Thank You and Stay Healthy,

Andrew Leone
Leone Legal, PA

02/08/2020

A week from today is the Big Climb Mpls event that raises money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For the third straight year, I will be participating in honor of my grandfather. We will be taking on the Capella Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the Minneapolis skyline. Starting from the lobby on the first floor, we will head straight up to the 53rd floor. No elevators, just stairs. I am attaching a link to my donation page in case anyone wants to contribute to the cause. Thank you

Please join us in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to our fundraising campaign. Your support will help fund the therapies and treatments and help save lives today. LLS's continued advancements over the years, are responsible for the blood cancer survival rate dou

01/03/2020

For the fourth year in a row DWI arrests in Minnesota have increased. According to this article there were 187 arrests on New Year’s Eve. That’s a lot of people who could use a good attorney. Remember, just because you were arrested does not mean you will be convicted. There are different standards of proof used for an arrest (probable cause) and a conviction (beyond a reasonable doubt). Also, it is very important to take the appropriate steps to ensure your right to challenge the driver’s license revocation (as well as vehicle forfeiture) that comes with a DWI arrest. This process is separate from the criminal case and can get complicated. You can beat the criminal charge and still end up with a DWI on your driving record if this is not challenged.

If you, or someone you know, needs to discuss a recent arrest with an attorney, we can be reached at either 612-356-2529 or [email protected].

Law changes and more enforcement, especially of drivers under the influence of drugs, account for the uptick, public safety officials say.

06/25/2019

This was just released by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. I am very grateful for this honor as it is directly related to our wonderful clients. Without them there is no law firm, so we take pride in doing everything possible to earn their satisfaction.

02/17/2019

It is becoming a tradition because I see Andrew doing this climb every year in his grandfathers honor & to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 53 floors. When Andrew does anything he gives it 110% and then CRUSHES It.

“Here’s the view from the top of Big Climb MPLS 2019. Together over $154,000 has been raised for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through this year’s event. It’s not too let to help. Donations will still be accepted through the end of March. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, participated, and supported the event.”

https://events.lls.org/pages/mn/bigclimbmn19/AndrewLeone?fbclid=IwAR3kzn9xm_5lFkrGaeHWNxVtW0wliRjdg9_ePg9QFFnbROrW3dmvo5sxwME

02/09/2019

For the second year in a row I will be participating in Big Climb MPLS in memory of my grandfather. It’s a climb of the stairwell of the Capela Tower, one of the largest buildings in the skyline of Minneapolis. No elevators; just my legs and 53 flights of stairs. This event raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I have included a link to my donation page for anyone who might be interested in supporting the cause. Thank you

Welcome To My Fundraising Page. Please join me in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to my fundraising goal. Thanks to your support, my efforts, will help fund the therapies and treatments and help save lives today. Big Climb MPLS February 16, 2019 Capella Tower.....

02/01/2019

Here's a press release that was just sent out by America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys.

12/31/2018

As a criminal defense attorney success isn’t always measured by wins and losses or how many cases are dismissed. Instead, success is achieving the most favorable result for our clients. The facts and circumstances of each case are different. More importantly, the goals of each client are different. In some cases a favorable result is getting the case dismissed. Other times, it is resolving the case in a way that results in no conviction being imposed; thus preserving the client’s clean record. And sometimes a favorable result is negotiating the best possible sentence; whether that is getting charges lowered, avoiding jail time, minimizing probation, or preserving the client’s driver’s license. With that being said, we are proud to say that 2018 has been a successful year.

Of course, success can not be achieved without clients. We want to THANK each and every client who entrusted us with the handling of their case this year. When representing a client who has been accused of a crime, we are not only just handling their case. We are in fact fighting for the client’s rights, freedom and liberty. This is not lost on us and we are humbled every day as we continue the pursuit of justice for each and every client. This year we were honored to work in courthouses from Duluth to Mankato, New Ulm to Elk River, the Twin Cities and beyond.

We wish all of you a Happy New Year and hope you have a great 2019. Have fun tonight and enjoy your family and friends. If you have to be on the roads this New Year’s Eve, please be careful and stay safe. We witnessed multiple spin outs this afternoon on I-94 between St. Cloud and Maple Grove. The snow is suppose to continue into the evening, so take your time so that you can ensure that you arrive at your destination.

HAPPY NEW YEAR….BRING ON 2019