Professional Experience

Leah Naparstek practices exclusively in the area of criminal defense throughout California. She is an aggressive and talented attorney who represents individuals accused of crimes ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. She is highly knowledgeable in the area of DUI defense and obtains outstanding results in this specialized area of law.

After a lengthy career dedicated to Jewish education and administration, Leah studied law at Abraham Lincoln University of Law where she graduated summa cum laude in 2008 and was bestowed the honor of class valedictorian. Armed with her law degree and license to practice law she vowed to use her knowledge of the law and extensive people skills to continue to help others and to make a positive difference in their lives.

Ms. Naparstek gained valuable insight and experience while working at an immigration law firm throughout her attendance at Law University and for several years after she earned her law degree. Her astute understanding of the law and meticulous attention to details, coupled with her compassionate nature and tireless energy, allowed for many immigrants to realize their dreams of being able to live in the United States.

Leah Naparstek’s lifelong dedication to helping people improve the quality of their lives turned out to be the perfect testing ground for becoming a criminal defense attorney. She believes that a successful advocate for those accused of committing a crime must have more than just knowledge and experience. A good attorney must possess the necessary drive and determination for justice in order to be a true voice for her client’s rights. Ms. Naparstek holds that drive and determination by being tenacious with prosecutors and exacting to the details of a case.

Leah has a wonderful gift of making people feel comfortable and quickly earning their trust. Her diverse background has allowed her to relate to people from all walks of life. Each one of her clients is treated as the most important – because when she works on their case they ARE the most important! She makes herself available day and night and makes sure each client understands that their case is more than just business…. it’s personal for her. Coming from a large family and having raised eight children of her own, Leah understands that criminal charges carry very high stakes for her clients and their families, and she is sensitive and considerate towards them as they face the legal challenges together.

Bar Admissions

Associations

  • California Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • San Fernando Valley Bar Association
  • Criminal Courts Bar Association
  • Private Defenders of California, Inc.

Client Testimonials

Leah Legal is committed to each and every client. Cases do not simply stop at the initial meeting, this is a long road and LeahLegal will be by your side every step of the way. When you sign up with our firm you can rest assured you will be treated with kindness, respect, and honesty while obtaining vigorous criminal representation. Some of our past clients have been wonderful enough to leave testimonials on their experiences dealing with our firm. These are real people who faced some of the same things you are facing at the moment and they decided to lean on LeahLegal to represent them in obtaining the best result imaginable. Read a few client reviews here.

    Hiring a criminal defense attorney after an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. While it is true that you don’t need to retain a lawyer after an arrest, doing so may mean the difference between going to jail or not! Defendants who choose to represent themselves or allow a public defender to represent them are often unsatisfied with the results.

    Defendants who are convicted of their alleged crimes can face a wide variety of consequences, including jail/prison time, expensive fines and fees, mandatory counseling, restitution payments, community service, and others depending on the crime involved. For example, drivers convicted of DUI may be required to have an interlock ignition device installed on their vehicles. Individuals who are found guilty of domestic violence may be prevented from returning to their homes or having regular contact with their children.

    Most public defenders are excellent lawyers with the best of intentions, but they are generally overwhelmed with their caseloads and do not have the time to give each client the attention they deserve. In fact, defendants typically get to speak with their public defender for only a moment or two before each court appearance. What’s more, it’s common for a different public defender to show up every time you appear in court. Your public defender will protect your basic rights but won’t go the extra mile in finding ways to beat your case or get your charges reduced. Furthermore, if you are facing an administrative suspension of your license by the DMV, your public defender cannot provide you with any guidance about how to protect your driving privileges.

    An experienced criminal defense lawyer can often find ways to beat your case that might not be obvious to you. These include defenses of a technical, scientific, or legal nature, which prosecutors will certainly NOT point out for you.  If there’s no way to beat your case or get it dismissed, your criminal defense attorney may be able to get your charges reduced and get you the best possible deal under the circumstances.  Also, your lawyer can appear in court on your behalf and take care of all the necessary paperwork and bureaucratic aspects associated with your case.

    You have several important rights after an arrest. These include the right to remain silent if questioned by law enforcement officials, the right to a phone call, and the right to legal representation.

    At our law firm we maintain a small caseload. We feel that it is crucial to work closely and directly with our clients and to be easily accessible to them in order to assure high quality representation. Personalized attention helps to ease much of the frustration and fear that are an inevitable part of being caught up in the criminal justice system. Our clients remain informed of the legal process and developments in their case and they can expect honest communication at all times.

    In order to develop the strongest and most creative defense possible for any given criminal charges, LeahLegal works closely with a team of skilled and experienced attorneys who specialize in that particular area of criminal law. This means than more often than not our clients have the benefit of more than one legal mind working on their case without having to pay additional fees.

    To learn how we can help you with your felony or misdemeanor criminal charge, contact us online or call our office at (818) 484-1100 at any time – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer free initial consultations, accept cash, checks, and credit cards, and are available for weekend/evening appointments.