Michael Leonard explains what makes the best criminal lawyer in Chicago. We are often asked by clients, "well, what makes you and your law firm the best criminal lawyer in Chicago?" This kind of inquiry is common because individuals (and their families for them) who...
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Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on WGN’s “Let’s Get Legal” Saturday March 9 2024
Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on WGN's "Let's Get Legal" Saturday March 9 2024. Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joined host Jon Hansen and fellow lawyer, Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan, to discuss the latest legal cases and news. The...
Chicago’s Best Criminal Defense Lawyers obtain low sentence for their Defendant client in federal bank fraud prosecution
Chicago's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers obtain low sentence for their Defendant client in federal bank fraud prosecution. Michael Leonard and Matthew Chivari represented their client in a multi-year federal bank fraud prosecution arising of out the purchase and sale...
Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard on WGN’s “Let’s Get Legal” discussing sentencing of paramedic in Elijah McClain case
Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard on WGN's "Let's Get Legal" discussing sentencing of paramedic in Elijah McClain case. On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard joined host Jon Hansen on WGN Radio 720 to discuss the latest trending...
Chicago’s Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers obtain complete dismissal of “felon in possession” case based upon Bruen
Chicago's Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers obtain complete dismissal of "felon in possession" case based upon Bruen. In United States v. Eatman, Leonard Trial Lawyers represented a defendant who was charged under Federal law with violating 18 U.S.C., Section...
Best Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on WGN’s “Let’s Get Legal” with Jon Hansen Sunday February 18 2024
Best Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on WGN's "Let's Get Legal" with Jon Hansen Sunday February 18 2024. Mike joined host Jon Hansen's broadcast on WGN Radio AM 720 to discuss the most interesting criminal and civil cases of the week. Mike and Jon took a deep...
Top Chicago Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard on the latest Bruen decision from Chicago Federal Court
Top Chicago Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard on the latest Bruen decision from Chicago Federal Court. Many Federal criminal defendants, and their families and loved ones, have been tracking the decisions from the Judges in the Northern District of Illinois - i.e., Federal...
Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard explains indigent defense systems
Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard explains indigent defense systems. We often receive inquiries from potential clients - and even more often from family and friends of potential clients - regarding how criminal defense representation is provided in...
Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard addresses whether flawed investigation in Netflix’s “American Nightmare'” is common
Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard addresses whether flawed investigation in Netflix's "American Nightmare'" is common. Many have asked whether the type of investigation carried out by law enforcement, as portrayed in the current hit Netflix series and true crime...
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers explain the differences between the Trump and Biden classified document cases
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers explain the differences between the Trump and Biden classified document cases. There have been a lot of questions raised as to why former President Trump was criminally charged in connection with his retention of classified documents,...