Law Offices of Spencer A. Leeds - Areas Of Expertise

Spencer A. Leeds - Areas Of Expertise

1. Criminal Defense
Spencer Leeds has extensive trial practice throughout New York City as well as the surrounding counties since the early 1990s. He has obtained dozens of acquittals and favorable results at these trials for his clients - many of whom were exposed to long jail terms had they been convicted. He has successfully tried cases against some of the top prosecutors in the five counties that comprise New York City.

2. Civil Rights/Police Misconduct
Spencer Leeds has transformed his success in criminal defense to successfully prosecute claims against public entities such as the City of New York, various municipalities throughout New York and New Jersey as well as the Port Authority of New York / New Jersey. The prosecution of civil rights cases allows him to utilize his skills and knowledge of cross examining police witnesses and also diligently investigating inappropriate police action against individuals who have been wronged and exploited by the police. Since the 1990s he has achieved numerous significant financial awards for clients in this area of law, in matters that were litigated throughout the region including cases in New Jersey Federal District Court, Eastern District Court in Brooklyn, Southern District Court in Manhattan, Bronx County Supreme Court, and Kings County Supreme Court.

3. Civil Litigation
As in Civil Rights cases, since the 1990s Spencer Leeds has achieved numerous significant financial awards for clients through out the New York City area. Spencer Leeds offers intelligent, thorough, and effective representation of those who have been injured in the areas of Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, and Motor Vehicle accident cases. He is committed to keeping abreast of how the courts interpret laws relating to all litigation matters throughout New York and New Jersey. With preparation and sound strategies, he seeks to put you in the best position to succeed in court.

Memberships / Affiliations:

NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

NYSBA - New York State Bar Association

KCCBA - Kings County Criminal Bar Association

Education: - Rutgers College, Pace University School of Law