Federal Crimes Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Can you tell us about a memorable case you handled involving federal charges?
Can you tell us about a memorable case you handled involving federal charges?
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One of the firm’s most recent successes occurred in January of 2023, when they represented a high-ranking employee of a medical device company. The case went to trial in federal court in Chicago and lasted for a couple of weeks. The firm had been working with the client since 2019, marking a culmination of four years of effort. From the beginning, the firm firmly believed that the client should never have been charged, and that not only was she not guilty, but she was also innocent.
After a two-week trial and testimony from about a dozen witnesses, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all charges. The victory was especially memorable because, after the trial, the attorney had the chance to celebrate with the client and her mother. Seeing the client’s smile, as the burden of a four-year battle was lifted from her, left a lasting impression. It felt like witnessing the transformation of someone who had been weighed down by a significant ordeal into a person freed from that burden.
Chicago, IL criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard tells the story of a memorable case he handled involving federal charges. He explains that I would like to highlight one of our most recent victories, which occurred in January 2023. We represented a high-ranking employee of a medical device company who was wrongly accused of wrongdoing. The case proceeded to trial in federal court in Chicago and lasted for several weeks. We had been diligently working with our client since 2019, firmly believing in her innocence and maintaining that she should never have been charged in the first place.
After an intense two-week trial and the testimonies of numerous witnesses, the jury delivered a resounding verdict of not guilty on all charges against our client. This victory holds great significance as it represents the culmination of four years of unwavering effort and the unwavering belief in our client’s innocence. Witnessing the sheer joy on our client’s face and celebrating alongside her and her mother is a memory that will always stay with me. It was truly remarkable to witness her transformation as the weight of this four-year legal battle was finally lifted from her shoulders.
