Samantha V. Lednicky

Samantha V. Lednicky is a Family Law Lawyer at Catamount Law, PLLC in Hinesburg, Vermont. She primarily represents clients in divorce and child custody disputes. Her practice also includes criminal defense and civil litigation involving difficult personal and legal circumstances. She provides direct guidance while helping clients understand available options, likely outcomes, and court procedures. Her work reflects careful preparation, discretion, and practical advocacy.

Samantha earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from the University of Vermont in 2011. She received her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law in 2015. During law school, she worked with several courts, public defense organizations, federal prosecutors and private attorneys. Her education strengthened her legal research, writing, investigation, client counseling, and courtroom advocacy skills.

Samantha has practiced family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation in Vermont for more than a decade. She has tried hundreds of cases and obtained favorable results for clients. During law school, she represented parole applicants through the Prisoner’s Assistance Project clinic. She also investigated historic homicide cases through the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Clinic. Her prior clerkships included the District of Vermont United States Attorney’s Office and Boston Juvenile Court.

Samantha V. Lednicky received the Vermont Bar Association Pro Bono Award in 2020. She earned Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognition from 2017 through 2025. She chairs the Vermont Bar Association Women’s Division and belongs to several criminal defense organizations. Her experience supports families facing divorce, custody disputes, and related criminal concerns. She combines direct communication, detailed case analysis, and determined advocacy when guiding clients through stressful legal proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Catamount Law, PLLC
• Chair, Vermont Bar Association, Women’s Division
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National College for DUI Defense
• Member, Chittenden County Bar Association
• Member, Vermont Association of Criminal Justice
• Member, National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Northeastern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Vermont
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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