About Abigail Leeds

A lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Abby Silverman Leeds graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice prior to earning her Juris Doctorate from the Rutgers University School of Law in 2006.

Following her graduation from law school, Ms. Leeds was an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County, PA. With over five years in the DA’s office, she developed a solid working knowledge of trial rules and practices. The majority of her time was spent in the Sex Crimes and Major Crimes Units prosecuting some of the most serious offenders in the county. In addition, Ms. Leeds took responsibility for prosecuting all animal cruelty cases brought to the county. After leaving the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Ms. Leeds entered private practice, focusing on Criminal Defense and Family Law Matters. She is a frequent interviewee on local and regional news media for cases handled as well as for expertise on child abuse and cases involving children.