Michael I. Leonard
Google Rating
4.8(36 reviews)
- 120 N. LaSalle Street 20th Floor Chicago, IL 60602
- +1-312-363-7895
- No email available
About:
Michael Leonard has a well-earned reputation as one of Chicago's best criminal defense and trial lawyers. Michael is known for obtaining not guilty jury verdicts for his clients in State and Federal criminal prosecutions. He and his Firm, Leonard Trial Lawyers, regularly represent clients facing serious felony charges in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Winnebago, LaSalle, and McLean counties. They have obtained successful outcomes for their clients in virtually every type of State criminal charge, ranging from murder and attempted murder, to UUW and gun crimes, to drug crimes, to car jacking, assault and battery and sex crimes, to "White Collar" offenses. With regard to Federal criminal cases, Michael is believed to be the only presently practicing attorney to have attained 7 or more not guilty jury verdicts in Federal criminal prosecutions brought by the United States Attorneys' Office in Chicago. Michael and the Firm have successfully handled virtually every type of Federal criminal charge, including health care fraud, Medicare fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, mortgage fraud, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, embezzlement, mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracies of all kinds, all types of federal drug charges and gun charges, bank robbery, car jacking, sex crimes, pornography, theft of government services/property, assault upon federal officers, illegal lobbying/serving as an agent of a foreign government. Michael has appeared in State and Federal courts throughout the country, including in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, South Dakota, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Virginia, Oregon, and Texas. Michael is known for his aggressive cross-examinations, his ability to relate to juries, and his captivating and compelling closing arguments. He has been called upon to provide the defense in numerous high-profile and media cases, and his cases have been the subject of extensive coverage locally and nationally.
Jurisdiction:Illinois
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
English, Spanish
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
J.D.
Awards
40 Under 40
Service Award
Super Lawyer
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Lifetime Achievement Award
Associations
Member
Reviews
RATED 1.0
Apr 10, 2025via Google
Wallace Henshall
"Called in to speak with an attorney had to leave my info. The law clerk told me someone would respond, I called the next day to inquire about a call back gave them my name and phone# this law firm lost all my info and was extremely rude to me for no reason then hung the phone up on me. It's possible the Attorneys at this firm don't know what their receptionists are doing perhaps this will help them, do yourself a favor avoid this firm.!!!"
RATED 4.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Md Rabby shorder
"Canada"
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
M Sircar
"Michael has great communication skills. He listened to our concerns carefully and informed and advised us thoroughly without the condescension I have felt from previous attorneys. He kept us up to date on developments and responded to our calls quickly. He was empathetic to our situation and made us feel like our outcome was the highest priority. Thank You for the great outcome!"
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Kimiko Nixon
"Although he was unable to take my case he took time to give me useful resources and clear instructions on what to look for in an attorney. I truly appreciate his advice and kindness."
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Amber Daniels
"Amberandihavebeendoingit"
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