Thomas “Tommy” Leavitt was born and raised on the South Side of Minneapolis and is proud to continue to call that community home. He attended high school at Minneapolis Washburn, where he played both basketball and football. On the gridiron is where he truly shined, earning a scholarship to play for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Leavitt was known for being both a smart and aggressive player, two traits he proudly carries into the courtroom.

Tommy Leavitt earned his Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. U.S. News and World Reports ranks St. Thomas as the top private law school in the state of Minnesota. In 2017, UST Law was named the #2 law school in the United States for practical training by National Jurist. In his third year, Leavitt was given the Dean’s Award for Negotiations. A practitioner with a natural feel for his adversary’s strengths and weaknesses, he will do everything in his power to maximize his client’s advantage at the negotiation table and in the courtroom.

To be the best, you need to surround yourself with the best. Leavitt spent two years being mentored by prominent defense attorney Earl Gray. Gray has spent a long career winning some of the highest-profile cases in the state. He most recently made national headlines defending Jeronimo Yanez in the Philando Castille shooting. Leavitt first met Gray when Gray gave him a job as a research assistant during law school. Leavitt then spent two years being mentored and observing Gray in state and federal court on cases ranging from felony drug crimes to murder.

After law school, Leavitt worked for and was mentored by noted trial attorney Sam McCloud. McCloud is known for his no-nonsense attitude, which lead him to accrue a larger-than-life reputation and win hundreds of jury trials while making groundbreaking case law in the state of Minnesota. Leavitt has continued to work for McCloud on several high-stakes felony narcotics cases.

Tommy Leavitt now offices alongside skilled trial attorney Ryan Pacyga. Pacyga is a well-known criminal law expert regularly heard on radio and seen on local and national television. The honor to learn from legends of the profession is not to be taken for granted. The opportunity to make his mentors proud and follow in their footsteps motivates Mr. Leavitt to work as hard as possible for every client he represents.

Since founding his law office, Thomas Leavitt has aided people in achieving the best possible outcomes in cases involving issues such as DWI, drug offenses, robbery, theft, and violent crimes. It is always his goal to mount a solid defense and see the charges against his clients reduced or dismissed whenever possible. Whether they have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony offense, he understands the uncertainty and fear clients may be experiencing. Standing by clients’ sides through every stage of the process, he works to limit anxiety and stress during what may be one of the most trying experiences of their lives. Whatever level of accusation you are facing, Thomas P. Leavitt will zealously fight for your rights.