Leeper & Associates is an immigration and criminal defense law firm located in Framingham

Attorney Kevin Leeper and his team of experienced attorneys, legal experts and staff are committed to helping clients achieve the best outcome. Our team includes retired judges, lawyers who are among the best in Massachusetts in immigration, criminal defense and family law and former prosecutors. We are here to provide aggressive and experienced representation when you need it most.

Kevin Leeper – Attorney

Founded by Attorney Kevin R. Leeper, the firm represents clients throughout the country in their immigration matters before the service and in removal proceedings. We also represent clients throughout Massachusetts in criminal matters and related issues.

Attorney Kevin Leeper has been practicing law since 1991 and began his immigration practice over twenty (20) years ago. He represents companies and individuals with all manner of immigration and criminal issues. He and his team take pride in their history of success before the immigration service and courts throughout the Commonwealth. In fact, many of the firm’s clients have been with the firm for various matters through the years. The firm believes that returning clients stand as a testament to the quality of work and success the firm strives for in every case. Read more.

Stephen Bedell – Associate Attorney

Stephen C. Bedell is an associate attorney with Leeper & Associates. Stephen graduated with honors from Florida State University, a top-tier law school. He has won awards for his writing and been recognized for his advocacy and public service. In addition to his legal career, specializing in immigration, criminal, constitutional and administrative law, Stephen is a tireless advocate for people with disabilities and other marginalized groups. Read more.

Bia Chavantes – Paralegal

Bia has worked as an Immigration Law paralegal since 2001, specializing in employment-based, family-based, VAWA, and naturalization cases. She handles the immigration applications in the firm and strives to make personal service for each client her number one priority. She is tenacious in her quest for resolving issues with the Immigration Service and making sure that all clients are being served efficiently and properly. Bia graduated from law school in Brazil and obtained her bachelor’s degree in law in 1998. She is also a licensed Massachusetts Notary Public. She speaks fluent English, Portuguese and Spanish and is a great asset to the firm. Read more.

Paula Bomtempo – Legal Assistant

Paula is passionate about the Law and assisting people achieve their dreams in the United States. She was admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association in June 2013 and started to Practice Law in Brazil immediately after her graduation from Faculdade de Direito Vale do Rio Doce – FADIVALE, in December 2013. She came to Leeper & Associates, PC, as a paralegal with over 7 years’ experience as a practicing attorney in Brazil. She obtained a postgraduate degree in Constitutional Law and Labor law at Damasio de Jesus in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Paula is fluent in English and Portuguese. Always pursuing advancement, she is a Massachusetts Notary Public and has a Paralegal Certificate. Currently she`s working on her Master`s Degree in Law and looking forward to being admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. Read more.