Leonard A. Sands
About Leonard A. Sands
Leonard A. Sands is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Leonard A. Sands is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Miami, Florida
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Sands & Moskowitz PA
Education: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., graduated 1978
Location: Miami, FL
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