Fighting to Win Your Case There Is No Case Too Complex, No Challenge Too Great

Don't plea bargain away your future! Any lawyer can work out a deal for you, but only an experienced trial lawyer can get you justice.

Trial Lawyer. Army Veteran. On Your Side.

I'm Leonard Morales. For more than 25 years, I have defended people in Texas state courts, federal courts, and military courts-martial, and I have tried cases most lawyers won't take, including capital murder, federal drug conspiracies, and war-crime allegations.

I served 25 years as a U.S. Army officer and JAG. I understand the military justice system from the inside and what a criminal charge, a court-martial, or a divorce means for a service member's career, family, and retirement.

My practice covers:

  • Criminal defense in state, federal, juvenile, and military courts
  • Family law, including military divorce and custody
  • Retirement division orders for military, federal, and private retirement plans

If you're facing a charge or a divorce, call me at (915) 546-2696. I'll tell you honestly where you stand. Se habla español.

  • Superb 10.0 Avvo Rating
  • Membership in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2014
  • El Paso Bar Association Outstanding Lawyer 2012
  • Licensed to Practice in the United States Supreme Court
  • 25 Years of Active Duty & Reserve Service as a U.S. Army Officer
  • Over 20 Years of Legal Experience

How Can My Firm Help?

Experienced Defense in El Paso and Across Texas

I have personally handled numerous criminal and family law cases, and I have tried cases to verdict in state, federal, juvenile, and military courts.

Criminal defense. I represent people charged with federal crimes and Texas state crimes, as well as service members facing a court-martial or off-post charges. I don't turn away cases because they are serious or difficult, including capital murder, sexual assault, and federal conspiracy charges.

Family law. I handle divorce, military divorce, child custody, and CPS cases, and I draft the retirement orders that divide military, federal, and private retirement benefits.

To learn more about your rights at this time, I encourage you to contact my firm to request a case consultation today.

  • National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center
  • El Paso Bar Association
  • Avvo 10.0 Superb
  • Avvo Top Contributor
  • The National Trial Lawyers

Results Won For My Clients

  • Capital Murder - Acquitted - Not Guilty by Jury State of Texas v. Arturo Garcia-Ortega
  • Capital Murder - Acquitted - Not Guilty by Jury State of Texas v. Monea Tyson
  • Murder, War Crime - Not Guilty Military Panel United States v. SSG Sims
  • Intoxicated Manslaughter- Sentenced to Probation State of Texas v. Ivan Romo
  • Federal Marijuana Charges - Acquitted by Jury United States v. M. Franco
  • Rape - Not Guilty by Military Panel United States v. PVT Juhl