For over 30 years, our team at Leonard Trial Lawyers has helped people and professionals with tough legal cases. We work hard to defend our clients and resolve their issues. This leads to our success, often making the news. People trust us for our professionalism, determination and strong courtroom record.
We often get attention for child support and family law cases. However, these are just part of our work. Our firm focuses on three main areas:
- Federal criminal defense: We represent clients in federal courts facing charges such as white collar crimes, drug offenses, fraud and conspiracy.
- State criminal defense: We defend clients in Illinois state courts against felony and misdemeanor charges.
- Whistleblower / Employment law: We assist clients with workplace issues, including discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation and whistleblower claims.
- Personal Injury: When you’ve been harmed by someone else’s negligence, the path to recovery can feel overwhelming. At Leonard Trial Lawyers, we understand what’s at stake—your health, your livelihood, and your future.
- Student Defense: We commit to handling your case, from classroom issues to criminal charges, with the utmost confidentiality and care to protect your most valuable assets – your personal integrity, academic records and your future.
Our firm does not seek publicity. The news covers us because of the big cases we handle and the effort we put in. For example, attorney Mike Leonard is one of the few active federal defense lawyers with nine or more not guilty jury verdicts in federal cases.
Recently, we won four full not guilty verdicts, got a case dismissed during trial and had a mistrial. In June 2025, federal prosecutors dropped all charges against a client just before trial.
Press Coverage, Quotes And Interviews
Decatur mother sentenced for child porn charges (WAND News)
Fight For Your Rights With Our Experienced Chicago Legal Team
If you face a legal problem, do not wait to get help. Call us at 312-380-6559 or send us an online message to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to your story, explain your options and use our skills to fight for you. Whether it is a criminal charge or a workplace issue, our experienced team is ready to support you.
We understand how stressful legal matters can be, and we aim to make the process clear and manageable. Our goal is to provide strong representation while keeping you informed every step of the way. Let us put our experience to work for you.
