About Leslie

Leslie Votaw practices felony regulation in Lawrenceburg, Indiana — She has been an active member of the Indiana bar since her admission in 1998. Her company specializes in various areas, including DUI & DWI, estate making plans, probate, juvenile law, and local government law. The firm is dedicated to serving clients throughout the area, providing comprehensive legal representation in each criminal and civil matters. Leslie earned her J.D. from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 1997.

Prior to that, she attended the Indiana University Robert H — McKinney School of Law in 1996. Her undergraduate research culminated in a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Indiana University-Bloomington in 1990. This diverse educational background gave her a unique perspective on the law and its application in various contexts. Most of her experience includes operating as a public defender, the place she represented clients in felony instances. She served as a public defender in 2001 and later as an Ohio County Public Defender in 2011.

Leslie also held the role of Assistant City Lawyer in 2004 and City Lawyer in 2011, roles that have provided her with a knowing of local government law and nearby governance. Cases typically range from DUI offenses to more complicated criminal things. Leslie navigates the legal system with a focal point on providing effective protection strategies for her clients. Her work frequently involves pre-trial motions, bargaining sessions with prosecutors, and representation at trial. She is skilled within the details of Indiana law and stays committed to making sure that her clients obtain truthful treatment under the regulation. Before establishing her recent practice, Leslie gained valuable insights from her various roles in public service.

She is understood for her commitment to her clients and her ability to handle difficult cases. Her knowledge in each public protection and municipal law lets in her to approach each case with an information of the legal field. Leslie is actively concerned in her community and seeks to make contributions positively to the legal career. She continues to engage in ongoing schooling to stay updated on modifications in the law, ensuring that she provides the best possible representation for her clients. Her dedication to her practice and her clients reflects her perception in the importance of justice and the rule of regulation.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University

J.D. | Law

1997

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Law

1996

Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

B.A. | Criminal Justice, Psychology

1990

Experience

Ohio County Public Defender

Ohio County
2011

City Lawyer

City of Rising Sun
2011

Assistant City Lawyer

City of Lawrenceburg
2004

Public Defender

Dearborn County
2001

Accepted Jurisdictions

Indiana

Court Admissions

Indiana Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning Probate Juvenile Law Municipal Law

Legal Services Scope

Pre-trial motions Negotiations Representation at trial

Office Locations

Main Office

 60 E High St Lawrenceburg IN 47025