Leslie Abramson Age, Wiki and Bio

Leslie Abramson

Quick Info

ProfessionCriminal Defense Attorney
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth06/10/1943
Age81 years
BirthplaceFlushing, Queens, New York, USA

Bio/Wiki

Full NameLeslie Hope Abramson
HometownFlushing, Queens
Zodiac SignLibra
ReligionJudaism

Physical Stats & More

Height4' 11" (149 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorExtra Light Beige Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Queens College, New York
  • UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles, California
DegreeJuris Doctor from UCLA School of Law

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced

Relationships & More

Husband/Spouse
  • First Husband (Pharmacist) (div. 1969)
  • Tim Rutten (Journalist) (div. 2007) (died in 2022)
Children
  • Son (adopted with Tim Rutten)
  • Daughter (Laine, elder from first marriage)

Career

OverviewAbramson is a retired criminal defense attorney known for her high-profile cases and controversial tactics. She began her legal journey as a public defender and later set up her own private practice. Throughout her career, she defended various clients, including the infamous Menendez brothers. Her work and controversial decisions led to a significant media presence and legal scrutiny.
Notable Cases
  • Erik Menendez - represented him during the trial for the murder of his parents, which drew massive media attention.
  • Successfully defended Dr. Khalid Parwez against serious charges in 1990.
  • Defended an FBI agent accused of espionage in 1988.
AwardsNamed Trial Lawyer of the Year twice by the Criminal Courts Bar Association of Los Angeles.

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Reading mystery novels
  • Cooking and hosting dinner parties
  • Animal lover with several pets

Some Lesser Known Facts

Began her legal career in 1970 working as a public defender in Los Angeles County.
First operated a private practice in 1976 in Los Angeles after joining Geragos & Geragos law firm.
Only one of her clients received a death sentence during her career, which was a highly publicized multiple murder case.
Authored a book titled 'The Defense is Ready: Life in the Trenches of Criminal Law' in 1997.
Never watches shows related to the Menendez brothers, preferring to leave the past behind.