Atty. Amado Leija
Amado Leija is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, criminal law and 12 other areas of law. Amado received a B.S. degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Amado Leija is a Member based in Monroe, Louisiana, practicing at Amado Leija. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, drug crimes, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1984) and Northeast Louisiana University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chairman, Indigent Defenders Board, Louisiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Monroe, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Amado Leija is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, criminal law and 12 other areas of law
- Amado received a B.S. degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Amado practices at Amado Leija in Monroe, LA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Monroe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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