Leonard Trial Lawyers

07/27/2026

Mike Leonard on WGN’s “Let’s Get Legal”- busting myths about lawyers and trial.

On this edition of Let’s Get Legal, the duo of Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard join Jon Hansen. Michael Leonard debunks common…

07/23/2026

Leonard Trial Lawyers in the news!

The owner of an Oak Lawn methadone clinic accused in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme involving a yacht called “Butt Nekkid” withdrew nearly $3 million in still-unaccounted-for funds from his bank and intended to flee to Brazil…

07/06/2026

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers on Block Club Chicago's "Sidebar" podcast on July 4, 2026:

Podcast Episode · The Block Club Chicago Podcast · July 4 · 41m

07/01/2026

Leonard Trial Lawyers - Mike Leonard reuniting with our clients outside the Macon County courthouse. They were both ordered immediately released from prison by the Illinois Appellate Court in their separate appeals.

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.