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work has been pretty wide and varied
I’ve actually argued appeals in the
state of California in the Supreme Court
of Idaho in other Federal circuits but
the emphasis because we’re at Chicago
based is the seventh Circuit Court of
Appeals where I’ve argued many Federal
Criminal and Civil Appeals before the
seventh circuit and then also an
Illinois state court before the Illinois
Pelt courts in various locations in the
state arguing criminal cases on appeal
and also civil cases and that’s a much
different process and experience because
obviously you’re not before a trial
court judge you’re before a tribunal of
three judges and the fun part and the I
guess the exciting and scary part of
doing a pill work is that you know the
judges get to ask you whatever they want
whenever they want and interrupt you in
the middle of your argument so I think
it’s kind of a fun challenge as an
attorney to be able to think on your
feet and be the type of individual that
can just get peppered with questions and
be ready for you know sort of all comers
Chicago, IL criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard discusses his experience in handling federal and state criminal appeals. He explains that my work as an attorney has been diverse, involving appeals in various jurisdictions. I have argued appeals in the state of California, the Supreme Court of Idaho, and other Federal circuits. However, given our Chicago base, a significant focus has been on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. I have argued numerous Federal criminal and civil appeals before the Seventh Circuit, as well as Illinois state court appeals in different locations throughout the state. Appearing before appellate courts is a distinct experience from trial courts, as you face a panel of three judges who can ask you questions at any time, interrupting your argument. It’s both exciting and challenging to be able to think on your feet and be prepared for any question that may come your way during appellate work.