Appeals Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

What is your experience in handling federal and state criminal appeals?

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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.

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