Leslie Estefhani Alvarez Lopez
ASSOCIATE Attorney
Leslie is a Cuban-Mexican, Spanish-speaking criminal defense, immigration, and civil litigation attorney who joined The Law Office of Zane Weeks after spending over a year clerking with the firm. She represents people and families whose lives have been changed by serious injuries or serious criminal charges.
Leslie takes the time to listen to each client, guide them through the process, and advocate for them every step of the way, no matter what obstacles lie ahead in the case.
Born in Mexico, Leslie moved to Texas at a young age and, at just 11 years old, decided to become a criminal defense attorney after witnessing a family member experience the hardships of legal injustice.
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Professional Background
Leslie attended the University of Houston, where she earned a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Political Science. While there, Leslie began her journey in the legal field working at a small boutique law firm.
After graduating early from the University of Houston in 2022, Leslie attended Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, where she graduated summa cum laude and in the top 10% of her class. She was named to the Dean’s List every semester and received six CALI Awards for earning the highest grade in a course.
Outside the classroom, Leslie served as a Legal Writing Advisor and as a tutor for Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure, helping 1L and 2L students master the material.
When she’s not at work, Leslie enjoys reading, spending time with her four pets, and doing freelance makeup artistry.
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