Strong.
Skilled.
Strategic.
Defense.
Years of Experience
Who We Are
Criminal Defense and Professional Licensing Attorney in Athens, GA.
Accepting professional licensing cases throughout Georgia.
About
Meet Leslie Spornberger Jones
An Atlanta native, she received a triple bachelor’s degree in English, anthropology, and Spanish from the University of Georgia in 1996. She is a proud 2004 graduate of the Georgia State University College of Law, where she was a Moot Court and Student Trial Lawyers Association member. She also holds a master’s degree in liberal studies from the University of Oklahoma, where she studied punk rock.
When she is not in court, she loves to travel, knit, crochet, draw, and read. She is a self-described “rabid” Rock Lobsters hockey fan. She is also a pretty good bowler.

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How We Defend You
Felonies

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Professional Licenses

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Testimonials
From Our Clients

This woman is absolutely amazing. She is the definition of above and beyond. Watching her work is like watching a piece of art being created in front of you [...].
If you need one of the best attorneys in Northern GA, this is definitely one of the first ones you should speak with.
— M. Fields

Man I never thought I would need an attorney or be writing a review for one!! We hired Leslie to represent our juvenile child. She was everything and more that we needed to get through all the legal matters. She was also always a practical and calming presence for a really stressed mom. Our family is really thankful we hired Leslie and would highly recommend her to anyone in need.
— C. Burgesss

Leslie Jones is an absolute amazing attorney!!!
Leslie took my nephew's case and did an outstanding job.
We are so blessed to have had her as his attorney she literally saved his life. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a great attorney.
Thank you again Leslie Jones for your service and loyalty to my nephew.
— T. Kelly

This woman is absolutely amazing. She is the definition of above and beyond. Watching her work is like watching a piece of art being created in front of you [...].
If you need one of the best attorneys in Northern GA, this is definitely one of the first ones you should speak with.
— M. Fields

Man I never thought I would need an attorney or be writing a review for one!! We hired Leslie to represent our juvenile child. She was everything and more that we needed to get through all the legal matters. She was also always a practical and calming presence for a really stressed mom. Our family is really thankful we hired Leslie and would highly recommend her to anyone in need.
— C. Burgesss

Leslie Jones is an absolute amazing attorney!!!
Leslie took my nephew's case and did an outstanding job.
We are so blessed to have had her as his attorney she literally saved his life. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a great attorney.
Thank you again Leslie Jones for your service and loyalty to my nephew.
— T. Kelly
Blog
Case Results
Motion to Suppress Granted after Motion to Reconsider, October 2024
Client, along with two co-Defendants, was charged in a drug case. Basic facts were that Client was outside a business late at night in the early morning hours. Cops claimed there had been burglaries...
Authored Amicus Brief for GACDL on Case Where Murder Convictions Reversed
Appellate wins are hard to come by. Last year, Leslie had the honor to work on an amicus "friend of the court" brief on behalf of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) on an...
Felony Murder Reduced to Involuntary Manslaughter, December 2024
Felony murder reduced to involuntary manslaughter in a tragic case where Client was prosecuted for the death of a family member who died of a drug overdose. The original indictment included multiple...
Motion to Suppress Granted after Motion to Reconsider, October 2024
Client, along with two co-Defendants, was charged in a drug case. Basic facts were that Client was outside a business late at night in the early morning hours. Cops claimed there had been burglaries...
Authored Amicus Brief for GACDL on Case Where Murder Convictions Reversed
Appellate wins are hard to come by. Last year, Leslie had the honor to work on an amicus "friend of the court" brief on behalf of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) on an...
Felony Murder Reduced to Involuntary Manslaughter, December 2024
Felony murder reduced to involuntary manslaughter in a tragic case where Client was prosecuted for the death of a family member who died of a drug overdose. The original indictment included multiple...
Drug Trafficking Case Dismissed before Hearing on Motion to Suppress, February 2025
Client charged with drug trafficking based on a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation. Facing 10 to 30 years in prison if convicted. Very difficult facts. Filed a motion to suppress anyway....
