Leonard Trial Lawyers

06/22/2026

Mike Leonard on Block Club Chicago’s Sidebar:

Podcast Episode · The Block Club Chicago Podcast · June 20 · 34m

06/10/2026

OBJECTION!! Excessive cuteness in the Federal courthouse. Earlier this week, Chief Judge Virginia Kendall introduced an admiring court crowd to the newest member of the court comfort dog dog lineup - Victoria. Victoria is being trained by veteran court dog Birdie. Some say they can even take cases to trial - when they are not otherwise occupied providing comfort to victims and witnesses.

06/04/2026

Convictions Vacated. Justice Served.

Leonard Trial Lawyers secured a major appellate victory when the Illinois Appellate Court vacated our client's convictions. We remain committed to fighting for fairness, due process, and the rights of every client we represent.

Read the full article below.

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— An Illinois appellate court has vacated the convictions for a Decatur woman found guilty on child po*******hy charges.

05/26/2026

Mike Leonard on the 'Sidebar' Podcast from Block Club Chicago. Listen to him discuss the Trump settlement fund and other legal issues.

Listen at https://its-all-good-the-block-club-chicago-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sidebar-tipped-wage-hike-paused-dojs-new-anti-weaponization-fund-L7Abkfkp or wherever you listen to podcasts.

05/13/2026

Attorney Michael Leonard joins the 'Sidebar' Podcast from Block Club Chicago. Listen to him discuss the potential of ICE agents facing local charges.

Listen at https://its-all-good-the-block-club-chicago-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sidebar-charges-against-ice-agents-how-ai-discriminates-job-seekers-2I02fSbD or wherever you listen to podcasts.

05/01/2026

NOT GUILTY! On Thursday, a Livingston County, IL jury returned a not guilty verdict on all counts. Our client was in IDOC custody facing two additional felonies, aggravated battery to a correctional officer and unlawful possession of a weapon, and a lengthy sentence. As sole trial counsel, with a jury pool where more than half had personal ties to corrections and law enforcement, attorney Matthew Chivari was reminded that genuine human connection can do what legal maneuvering alone never could. Proud of this result and grateful to the team at Leonard Trial Lawyers.

04/22/2026

Leonard Trial Lawyers obtains win for student in Appeal of University academic misconduct finding. Isabelle Abbott prepared the student for the Appeal Hearing, and participated at the Hearing as the student's Advisor. Our client, a college student, was falsely accused of use of AI in connection with the preparation of a major paper. That original finding was made despite the fact that the student had dozens of drafts of the paper, and had an unblemished and outstanding record of academic achievement. As a result of the Hearing, the student was entirely vindicated - with the reinstatement of an "A" grade, and no lasting transcript or file consequences.