Attorney Kevin Leeper represents clients across the country in immigration proceedings and clients in Massachusetts in criminal defense and related matters.
Immigration. Over 24 years, Attorney Leeper has helped hundreds of immigrants obtain legal citizenship and visas to the United States. Attorney Leeper represents clients in all matters related to immigration and naturalization; employment-based and family-based green card petitions and temporary visas; asylum, waivers, deportation and removal. Attorney Leeper is proud to work for families. He often helps individuals, and later, represents their family members in subsequent green card petitions.
Criminal. Attorney Leeper also represents clients who are charged with criminal offenses or want to avoid a potential charge in the state and federal courts in Massachusetts. He represents clients facing all charges, including traffic offenses, operating under the influence (OUI) and immigrants, who often face language barriers and need strong representation in police matters. He is skilled at analyzing the interplay between criminal and immigration law and how criminal charges might affect a client’s immigration status.
Past Cases. Attorney Leeper has appeared on television news and in print regarding several of his cases. In 2006, he represented a Brazilian woman criminally charged after a doctor performed a fatal and unauthorized liposuction procedure in her Framingham home. In 2011, he represented a Brazilian man who was charged with leading a fraudulent scheme to bring in foreign workers. Read more.
Business. In addition to helping individuals, Attorney Leeper also counsels Massachusetts business owners on how to comply with immigration laws and obtaining legal status for their employees.
Prior to opening his current firm, Attorney Leeper founded another law firm in Metrowest where he remained a partner for 20 years. Leeper & Associates is located at 188 Concord Street, Suite 301 in Framingham.
Languages
Portuguese
Spanish
Bar Admission
- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, 1991
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Education
- Juris Doctorate, Western New England College School of Law, 1990
Memberships and Recognition
- American Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2015
- Norfolk County Bar Association, 1997-2012
Community Involvement
- Brazil Elite Soccer Academy Gala Award 2015
- MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Coalition) Volunteer Attorney
Regions Served
Criminal cases: Attorney Leeper serves clients with criminal and related matters in Massachusetts state courts. He is based in Framingham and regularly represents clients in local courts, including Framingham District Court, Westborough District Court, Dedham District Court and Natick District Court as well as Middlesex Superior Court, Worcester Superior Court and Norfolk Superior Court.
Immigration cases: Attorney Leeper represents clients from all over the country.
English
Portuguese
Spanish