Leonard Louis Cagan

Lenny was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996. Lenny worked as an Assistant State Attorney (prosecutor) for over seven years. During this time, he prosecuted thousands of cases, supervised a staff of other attorneys and conducted numerous jury trials. Lenny knows how prosecutors think and how to speak their language. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Lenny worked for a prestigious Plaintiff’s law firm that practiced in the areas of Medical Malpractice/ Nursing Home Abuse/ and Personal Injury law. Lenny has been in private practice since 2004 representing people who have been accused of crimes or have been seriously injured by others.

• Car Accidents
• PIP Personal Injury Protection
• Auto Glass Claims
• Drug Charges
• Domestic Violence

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• Contingent Fees

Florida

Since 1996

Federal Circuit

Since 1998

Lead Trial Attorney

Serrano Cagan & Cagan Law Firm

Current

Trial Attorney

Cagan Law Firm

2005 - 2015

Managing Attorney

Milkowitz & Lyons

2004 - 2005

Associate Attorney

Assistant State Attorney

State Attorneys Office - Sixth Circuit

1996 - 2004

Regent University School of Law

J.D. (1996) | Law

1993 - 1996

Honors: Cum Laude

10 Best Criminal Law Attorney for Florida - Client Satisfaction

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Florida

National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Law Student Award

James Kent American Inn of Court

1996

Who's Who Among American Law Students

Summo Publishing

1996

American Jurisprudence Award

Lawyers Cooperative Publishing

1994

Marion County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Current

Citrus-Hernando American Inn of Court

Master of the Bench

2016 - Current

Hernando County Bar Association

2010 - Current

Florida State Bar  # 87009

Member

1996 - Current

Q. I'm expected to comply to all conditions of my PTI contract or I will be violated and they will prosecute . But they

April 15, 2024

A: PTI is a good program that allows a defendant to earn a dismissal of a case by completing the agreed upon conditions. As mentioned by the previous attorney, it is a contract between the State and yourself. The terms of the contract dictate what happens. I trust you read the contract carefully and understood it before you signed it. PTI removes the case from the court docket in the State of Florida. The Judge is not a part of the agreement and typically only has the function of docketing a waiver of Speedy Trial and removing the case from the docket. If you had an attorney, touch base with them to discuss the terms. Your attorney can also speak to the prosecutor about the progress you've made and whether you are eligible to have it terminated early as successful. If you did not have an attorney originally you may wish to discuss the matter with a local attorney. If you have completed everything you should try hard to see it through. ... Read More

Q. Marion County Florida was arrested for dwls and wrong tag on my car do sheriff's depth have the right to search my car

April 8, 2024

A: I agree with the above attorney. An attorney may be able to ask additional questions. There is no mention of anything being found. The "incident to arrest" caselaw is very broad. Be careful of how any plea will affect your eligibility to be designated a "Habitual Offender" for driver's license suspension purposes.

Q. If legal charges were dropped on me, why does it still show up on my record?

February 16, 2024

A: Unfortunately, that is not how the law works. If you are an adult, any official evidence of the arrest must be removed by order of a court. The process requires an application to FDLE to determine eligibility to have the record expunged. I would suggest speaking to a local attorney who can discuss the process with you. If you have any prior convictions or have had a prior expungement you may not qualify. If you are able to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE you can file a Petition to Expunge yourself with only filing and copying fees. A local Legal Aid office may also be able to give assistance if you qualify financially.