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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago&#8217;s Winningest Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Ninth Federal Not Guilty Jury Verdict]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48127</id>
            <updated>2026-03-04T18:59:53Z</updated>
            <published>2026-03-04T18:59:53Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago’s Winningest Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Ninth Federal Not Guilty Jury Verdict. It is always extremely gratifying to obtain a not guilty jury verdict on behalf of a defendant in a Federal criminal case. First, statistically, it is not the norm. Second, it always feels as though Federal criminal law and Federal criminal procedures are stacked against…]]></summary>
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It is always extremely gratifying to obtain a not guilty jury verdict on behalf of a defendant in a Federal criminal case. First, statistically, it is not the norm. Second, it always feels as though Federal criminal law and Federal criminal procedures are stacked against the defendant. Third, the Government - i.e., the Department of Justice through a particular United States Attorneys' Office - has essentially unlimited resources and typically has devoted numerous people, including prosecutors, agents, paralegals, and experts, to the case for a period of years.

But, finally and most importantly, that not guilty verdict comes after I have developed a deep relationship with the client/defendant - and oftentimes his or her family or friends - over a period of years. As a result, I am deeply invested in the case. I appreciate the fact that both the client/defendant and his family have placed their trust in me.

I know a lot of attorneys talk about obtain "not guilty" verdicts in Federal criminal trials. However, very often, when one looks at the verdict, the not guilty may have only been with regard to a Count or Counts out of the Indictment. Consequently, the result is NOT that the client/defendant walks out of the courthouse - instead, he or she is still sentenced to anywhere from years to decades in Federal prison.

At Leonard Trial Lawyers, we recently obtained, on February 26, 2026, the ninth not guilty jury verdict in a Federal criminal law. That means that in each and every one of those cases, the jury did NOT return any Guilty findings on any of the Counts faced by those defendants.

Those successful jury verdicts have come in the following areas of Federal law: 1) drug possession/distribution; 2) a stash house conspiracy case; 3) synthetic drug possession/distribution; 4) felon in possession of a firearm; 4) drug conspiracy and drug distribution; 5) conspiracy/health care fraud; 7) conspiracy/wire fraud/mortgage fraud; 8) assault upon a Federal agent; and 9) conspiracy/healthcare. fraud. In a 10th Federal criminal jury trial, all charges against our client were dismissed, pursuant to a diversion agreement offered to us in the middle of the trial.

There is nothing quite like hearing the words "NOT GUILITY" echo through a Federal courtroom.

<strong>Michael Leonard</strong>

<strong>Leonard Trial Lawyers</strong>

<strong>March 4, 2026</strong>

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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Top Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard obtains not guilty jury verdict]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/blog/2026/03/top-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer-michael-leonard-obtains-not-guilty-jury-verdict/" />
            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48121</id>
            <updated>2026-03-01T23:58:41Z</updated>
            <published>2026-03-01T23:58:41Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Top Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard obtains not guilty jury verdict. A federal court jury returned a NOT GUILTY verdict on all counts in favor of a client represented by Leonard Trial Lawyers on February 26 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (Judge Lund), after a nearly week long jury trial. We were…]]></summary>
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A federal court jury returned a NOT GUILTY verdict on all counts in favor of a client represented by Leonard Trial Lawyers on February 26 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (Judge Lund), after a nearly week long jury trial.

We were honored to represent the defendant, a young man from the Chicago suburbs with no prior criminal history, much less even an arrest or traffic ticket. From the beginning, we believed he never should have faced these federal drug conspiracy and distribution charges. After a three-year battle, he took the stand at trial, allowing the jury to truly understand him.

This outcome was a testament to his strength, as well as the unwavering support from his wonderful and supportive family and friends. There were many hugs and tears of joy following the verdict.

Mike Leonard tried the case, with significant contributions from Leonard Trial Lawyers attorney Isabelle Abbott, who prepared several witnesses to testify.

<strong>Matthe Chivari</strong>

<strong>Leonard Trial Lawyers</strong>

<strong>March 1, 2026</strong>]]></content>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Illinois&#8217; Best Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Featured in Decatur News for His Fight for a Fair Trial. ]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48106</id>
            <updated>2026-01-13T16:57:58Z</updated>
            <published>2026-01-13T16:57:39Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Illinois’ Best Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Featured in Decatur News for His Fight for a Fair Trial. Michael Leonard was featured in Herald & Review, a Decatur local paper, for his arguments for a fair trial for his clients. He argued that the massive publicity surrounding his clients’ cases and earlier convictions means that they do not have a…]]></summary>
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Michael Leonard was featured in Herald &amp; Review, a Decatur local paper, for his arguments for a fair trial for his clients. He argued that the massive publicity surrounding his clients' cases and earlier convictions means that they do not have a chance of getting an unbiased jury pool is Macon County.

Read the full article <a href="https://herald-review.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_5ebc7952-4d92-4d8d-a409-c1c1b1cc1c57.html" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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Matthew Chivari

Leonard Trial Lawyers

January 13, 2026]]></content>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago&#8217;s Best Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Featured on WGN&#8217;s &#8220;Let&#8217;s Get Legal&#8221; to Discuss Hot-Button Issues]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48079</id>
            <updated>2025-12-15T19:36:05Z</updated>
            <published>2025-12-15T19:35:05Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago’s Best Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Featured on WGN’s “Let’s Get Legal” to Discuss Hot-Button Issues. Listen to Michael Leonard and Jon Hansen discuss right-to-die legislation taking effect in September 2026 and the increase in college cases. Listen to the episode here.   Michael Leonard Leonard Trial Lawyers December 15, 2025]]></summary>
			                <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/blog/2025/12/chicagos-best-criminal-defense-attorney-michael-leonard-featured-on-wgns-lets-get-legal-to-discuss-hot-button-issues/"><![CDATA[Chicago's Best Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Featured on WGN's "Let's Get Legal" to Discuss Hot-Button Issues.

Listen to Michael Leonard and Jon Hansen discuss right-to-die legislation taking effect in September 2026 and the increase in college cases.

Listen to the episode <a href="https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/lets-get-legal-right-to-die-legislation-university-cases/" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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<strong>Michael Leonard</strong>

<strong>Leonard Trial Lawyers</strong>

<strong>December 15, 2025</strong>]]></content>
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									                    <name>by Leonard Trial Lawyers</name>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Top Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News Article Discussing Expected Ruling in Case Surrounding the Use of Excessive Force in Chicago.]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48067</id>
            <updated>2025-11-06T18:30:38Z</updated>
            <published>2025-11-06T18:30:38Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Top Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News Article Discussing Expected Ruling in Case Surrounding the Use of Excessive Force in Chicago. Michael Leonard was cited as a legal expert in FOX 32 Chicago article on November 6, 2025, discussing the expected ruling in the recent case against federal agents using excessive force against protesters and…]]></summary>
			                <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/blog/2025/11/top-federal-criminal-defense-attorney-michael-leonard-appears-on-local-chicago-news-article-discussing-expected-ruling-in-case-surrounding-the-use-of-excessive-force-in-chicago/"><![CDATA[Top Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News Article Discussing Expected Ruling in Case Surrounding the Use of Excessive Force in Chicago.

Michael Leonard was cited as a legal expert in FOX 32 Chicago article on November 6, 2025, discussing the expected ruling in the recent case against federal agents using excessive force against protesters and journalists during ICE protests. Michael Leonard notes that this case could shape how federal agents operate in future protests.

Read it <a href="https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ice-cbp-use-of-force-court-chicago-broadview" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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<strong>Tim Phillips</strong>

<strong>Leonard Trial Lawyers</strong>

<strong>November 6, 2025</strong>]]></content>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago&#8217;s Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News for Expert Analysis on Recent Ruling for Chicago ICE Operations]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48066</id>
            <updated>2025-10-29T20:37:57Z</updated>
            <published>2025-10-29T20:37:57Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago’s Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News for Expert Analysis on Recent Ruling for Chicago ICE Operations. Michael Leonard appeared on FOX32 Chicago for his expert analysis on the recent ruling where the ICE Border Patrol Chief is now required to check in daily about the current operations. A federal judge in Chicago has…]]></summary>
			                <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/blog/2025/10/chicagos-best-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer-michael-leonard-appears-on-local-chicago-news-for-expert-analysis-on-recent-ruling-for-chicago-ice-operations/"><![CDATA[Chicago's Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News for Expert Analysis on Recent Ruling for Chicago ICE Operations.

Michael Leonard appeared on FOX32 Chicago for his expert analysis on the recent ruling where the ICE Border Patrol Chief is now required to check in daily about the current operations. A federal judge in Chicago has ordered Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino to provide daily immigration enforcement updates and ensure all agents wear body cameras and Michael Leonard weighs in on what this means.

Listen and watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLmgLIYQhwU" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

<strong>Ali Burns</strong>

<strong>Leonard Trial Lawyers</strong>

<strong>October 29, 2025</strong>]]></content>
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									                    <name>by Leonard Trial Lawyers</name>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Nation&#8217;s Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard Featured in the Chicago Sun-Times]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48029</id>
            <updated>2025-10-23T20:03:16Z</updated>
            <published>2025-10-23T19:59:52Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Nation’s Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard Featured in the Chicago Sun-Times Read Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard discuss the next possibilities with the Supreme Court in temporary block of National Guard in Chicago in the Chicago Sun-Times. Michael Leonard, Chicago-based federal criminal defense attorney, was featured in a Chicago Sun-Times article as a legal expert on Tuesday.…]]></summary>
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Read Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard discuss the next possibilities with the Supreme Court in temporary block of National Guard in Chicago in the <em>Chicago Sun-Times</em>.

Michael Leonard, Chicago-based federal criminal defense attorney, was featured in a <em>Chicago Sun-Times </em>article as a legal expert on Tuesday. The article covers the recent order by Judge Perry that blocked the use of the National Guard in Chicago and the future role of the Supreme Court in the case.

Read about it <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump/2025/10/22/judges-order-blocking-national-guard-deployment-will-remain-in-effect-for-now-but-all-eyes-on-supreme-court" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a>

<strong>Matthew Chivari</strong>

<strong>Leonard Trial Lawyers</strong>

<strong>October 23, 2025</strong>]]></content>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Top Law Firm in University Disciplinary Proceedings Leonard Trial Lawyers Attains Major Win for Student at Prestigious Midwestern University]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48020</id>
            <updated>2025-10-13T15:33:56Z</updated>
            <published>2025-10-13T15:33:56Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Top Law Firm in University Disciplinary Proceedings Leonard Trial Lawyers Attains Major Win for Student at Prestigious Midwestern University. Leonard Trial Lawyers scores win for University student in disciplinary matter. We represent University, College, Graduate, and high school students in disciplinary proceedings. Charges in such proceedings range from allegations of plagiarism to allegations of improper AI usage, to improper substance…]]></summary>
			                <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/blog/2025/10/top-law-firm-in-university-disciplinary-proceedings-leonard-trial-lawyers-attains-major-win-for-student-at-prestigious-midwestern-university/"><![CDATA[Top Law Firm in University Disciplinary Proceedings Leonard Trial Lawyers Attains Major Win for Student at Prestigious Midwestern University.

Leonard Trial Lawyers scores win for University student in disciplinary matter. We represent University, College, Graduate, and high school students in disciplinary proceedings. Charges in such proceedings range from allegations of plagiarism to allegations of improper AI usage, to improper substance use, to sexual misconduct, to violations of rules, regulations, and policies.

Recently, Leonard Trial Lawyers attained a major win for a Senior at one of the most prestigious midwestern universities. The student faced potential disciplinary sanctions, up to and including expulsion, based upon what we believed to be completely baseless allegations - which were premised almost entirely on hearsay statements and speculation. The student also faced removal from one of the school's athletic teams.

We were able to work with the student at each stage of the proceeding. This included input on identifying witnesses favorable to the student; assisting the student in the preparation of the opening and closing statements for the student's appearance before the Committee; and preparing the student for the questions that would be posed by the Committee members.

After more than six months, the University found completely in favor of the student and accordingly imposed no disciplinary sanctions. The close working relationship between the student and Leonard Trial Lawyers was crucial to this result.

<strong>Michael Leonard</strong>

<strong>Leonard Trial Lawyers</strong>

<strong>October 13, 2025</strong>]]></content>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Appears on The Block Club Chicago Podcast to Discuss Recent Ruling to Temporarily Block the use of the National Guard in Chicago]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48019</id>
            <updated>2025-10-10T16:36:38Z</updated>
            <published>2025-10-10T16:35:35Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard appears on The Block Club Chicago podcast to discuss recent ruling to temporarily block the use of the National Guard in Chicago. A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the use of National Guard Troops in Chicago on October 9, 2025. Michael Leonard joins The Block Club Chicago podcast to go…]]></summary>
			                <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/blog/2025/10/chicago-federal-criminal-defense-attorney-michael-leonard-appears-on-the-block-club-chicago-podcast-to-discuss-recent-ruling-to-temporarily-block-the-use-of-the-national-guard-in-chicago/"><![CDATA[Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard appears on The Block Club Chicago podcast to discuss recent ruling to temporarily block the use of the National Guard in Chicago.

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the use of National Guard Troops in Chicago on October 9, 2025.

Michael Leonard joins The Block Club Chicago podcast to go through the case that appeared before Judge April Perry on Thursday. Judge Perry granted the state of Illinois' request for a TRO (temporary restraining order) and Michael Leonard explains details of the ruling and why she may have come to that decision.

Listen <a href="https://its-all-good-the-block-club-chicago-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/judge-partially-blocks-trumps-national-guard-push-into-chicago-RE4CIc_" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a>

<strong>Tim Phillips</strong>

<strong>Leonard Trial Lawyers</strong>

<strong>October 10, 2025</strong>]]></content>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News Discussing the Proceedings of Trump National Guard Lawsuit in Illinois]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/?p=48018</id>
            <updated>2025-10-09T20:20:45Z</updated>
            <published>2025-10-09T20:20:45Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News Discussing the Proceedings of Trump National Guard Lawsuit in Illinois. The Federal District Court proceedings in the lawsuit brought by the State of Illinois and City of Chicago against the Trump administration and its officials are proceeding today before Judge April Perry in the United States District Court…]]></summary>
			                <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com/blog/2025/10/chicago-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer-michael-leonard-appears-on-local-chicago-news-discussing-the-proceedings-of-trump-national-guard-lawsuit-in-illinois/"><![CDATA[Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard Appears on Local Chicago News Discussing the Proceedings of Trump National Guard Lawsuit in Illinois.

The Federal District Court proceedings in the lawsuit brought by the State of Illinois and City of Chicago against the Trump administration and its officials are proceeding today before Judge April Perry in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Before the Court today, October 9, 2025, is the Motion brought by the Plaintiffs for the entry of a TRO, or Temporary Restraining Order, seeking to bar the Defendants from sending National Guard troops from Illinois and Texas to the City of Chicago.

This case raises numerous complex and novel legal issues. Mike Leonard appeared today, live on Fox 32 News Chicago to discuss these matters.

Have a listen and view at the following link:

<a href="https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1721545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener" data-wpel-link="external">https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1721545</a>

<b>Ali Burns</b>

<b>Leonard Trial Lawyers</b>

<b>October 9, 2025</b>]]></content>
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