Leslie J Anderson

2018 - Current

Silvernail Law Firm, LLC

Attorney

2015 - 2017

The Benson Law Firm

Attorney

While at The Benson Law Firm I represented clients in criminal, civil, real property, business, worker's compensation and juvenile law.

2012 - 2015

Missouri Public Defender's Office

Attorney

? Represent court-appointed indigent defendants in misdemeanor and felony cases from misdemeanors to 1st Degree murder ? Perform legal research and case analysis on a variety of criminal and procedural issues ? Conduct depositions, preliminary hearings, probation violation hearings, and trials ? Prepare and present motions

1999 - 2013

Law Office of Leslie J. Anderson

Attorney

? Represent clients in various legal issues with an emphasis on family and civil law ? Advocate for court-appointed juvenile offenders and dependencies, GAL appointments ? Civil and criminal litigation, draft contracts and legal memorandum, conduct case and statutory analysis, and perform legal research ? Represent court-appointed indigent defendants ? Assistant City Attorney for Dallas and Monmouth Oregon ? Prosecute misdemeanors up to and including trial, and negotiate plea bargains ? Perform legal research and case analysis in various areas of law, including real estate, business and wrongful death

1996 - 1999

Oregon Department of Justice- Financial Fraud Division

Intern

Legal intern for 2 years with the Oregon Department of Justice Financial Fraud Division. Position involved investigating and prosecuting various businesses that violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

1996 - 1999

Lewis & Clark Law School

J.D. (1999) | International Business, Trade, and Tax Law

Honors: ? Dean’s Scholarship (6 semesters) ? Editorial Board, International Legal Perspectives; 1996- 1999

1990 - 1994

Drury University

B.A. (1994) | Psychology/Criminology with Honors

Honors: Magna Cum Laude Dean's Honor Roll (8 semesters) Psi Chi Alpha Phi Sigma