Leslie A. Silva, a Principal at McCall, Sweeney & Silva, P.C., is fiercely dedicated to helping families in Albany, New York, navigate complex legal issues involving divorce, child support, spousal maintenance, child custody, marital agreements and more.  Ms. Silva has extensive litigation experience that her clients can benefit from as they navigate through various challenges.

Apart from the area of family law, Ms. Silva’s experience has extended to education law. She takes a student-centric approach and represents parents and students who are facing issues related to special education and school discipline. She also assists with legal formalities pertaining to due process complaints, Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

Ms. Silva graduated from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in political science in 2005. Thereafter, she obtained her doctorate in law from the Western New England University School of Law in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 2008. She is licensed to practice in the state courts of New York and Connecticut.

Ms. Silva is an active member of the community. She is a proud member of the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section, the Albany County Bar Association and the Schenectady County Bar Association. She donates time and resources to their various charity organizations.