Federal criminal courts differ from state and municipal courts in jurisdiction. Federal criminal courts handle federal law violations like drug trafficking and terrorism, while state/municipal courts deal with local offenses like theft and assault. Federal courts also...
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Top Chicago Federal Criminal Lawyers obtain successful resolution in felon in possession prosecution
Top Chicago Federal Criminal Lawyers obtain successful resolution in felon in possession prosecution. Michael Leonard and Matthew Chivari of Leonard Trial Lawyers recently obtained a highly favorable result for their client after a federal sentencing in a felon in...
Best Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer discusses Trump immunity case, Snyder decision, and January 6 cases on WGN’s “Let’s Get Legal”
Best Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer discusses Trump immunity case, Snyder decision, and January 6 cases on WGN's "Let's Get Legal." Michael Leonard appeared on WGN Radio on Saturday July 6, along with host Jon Hansen. The two took a deep dive into the United States...
Chicago’s Leading Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Ed Burke sentencing on “Let’s Get Legal”
Chicago's Leading Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Ed Burke sentencing on "Let's Get Legal." Mike appears on WGN radio on Saturday June 22, 2024 with host Jon Hansen to discuss, among other topics, the upcoming sentencing of former Chicago Alderman Ed...
Top Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Christopher Dunn case on One Minute Remaining podcast with Jack Laurence
Top Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Christopher Dunn case on One Minute Remaining podcast with Jack Laurence. Michael appears along with Jack to take a close look at this Missouri prosecution gone wrong. Mr. Dunn's proven claim of actual innocence...
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Trump verdict on WGN Radio 720
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Trump verdict on WGN Radio 720. Michael Leonard joined WGN Radio 720 in prime time on Friday May 31, 2024 to discuss and analyze the Trump verdict and what comes next. Have a listen at the following link, or...
Chicago’s Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on Jack Laurence’s podcast One Minute Remaining to discuss Raymundo Chagolla case
Chicago's Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on Jack Laurence's podcast One Minute Remaining to discuss Raymundo Chagolla case. Michael Leonard joins host Jack Laurence on his popular true crime podcast, "One Minute Remaining." In his podcast, Jack...
Top Rated Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Explains Cohen Testimonial Blunder in Trump Trial
Top Rated Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Explains Cohen Testimonial Blunder in Trump Trial. The much anticipated trial testimony of Michael Cohen is about to wrap up. After apparently performing well on direct examination, Cohen has been subjected to...
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers Michael Leonard and Matthew Chivari explain the importance of Michael Cohen’s trial demeanor in Trump Trial
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers Michael Leonard and Matthew Chivari explain the importance of Michael Cohen's trial demeanor in Trump Trial. The testimony of Cohen was much anticipated and widely reported. Of course, Cohen's testimony is strategically crucial because...
Leading Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard on WGN Radio 720 on Saturday May 12, 2024
Leading Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard on WGN Radio 720 on Saturday May 12, 2024. Michael Leonard appeared along with Jon Hansen, host of the popular "Let's Get Legal' to discuss the latest in trials and criminal law issues. They discussed the recent...