Katie Kiihnl Leonard

Katie is an experienced family court attorney who has represented me in two cases. Both cases went to trial and the last case ultimately went to the appellate court. The outcome of both superior court cases and the appellate court ruling were all reasonable and favorable. Family court cases are ne...ver easy for any family member. Emotions can be high and it is easy to be sensitive. Katie was always understanding and clearly communicated the process and potential outcomes. Ultimately it was my decision on how to proceed and she advocated for my case intensely the entire way. The timeframe for these cases covered almost 6 years. Katie was very cognizant on hours billed and focused on managing those hours charged to efforts that are impactful. Her responses were timely while considering the urgency of the matter. Both of these demonstrated her ability to effectively manage her time, including mine, as the cases progressed. Katie is a very experienced trial attorney. She is well prepared and took the time to ensure I was too by doing mock trials so I was as prepared as I could be to testify in court. She did a substantial amount of preparatory work before both trials and included evidence I had provided. This included key pieces of information I had uncovered while going through the results of numerous subpoenas. Also, Katie took the time to tailor her cross-examination style to each witness on the stand. This included a clear objective in mind and a line of questioning that resulted in the Judge easily understanding the point we were trying to make. While it is preferred to resolve issues without going to a trial, some cases just result in one. Katie did exceptionally well at trying to find a way to avoid us going to one but once it was apparent a trial was going to be the path forward, she was upfront about the possible outcomes and made them clear to me. I appreciated Katie’s clear communications, dedication, effective time management, and how she intensely advocated for my case from beginning to end. If you are in need of legal advice or assistance, I would highly recommend Katie.

I cannot recommend Katie highly enough. She represented me through a grueling 4.5-year divorce and custody modification case that tested every ounce of patience and resolve I had. My ex-wife cycled through three different attorneys during this time, and we endured three full-day mediations that went ...nowhere due to unreasonable demands on the other side. Katie navigated every complex aspect of this case with skill and professionalism. She expertly managed the Guardian ad Litem assignment and built a strong working relationship that proved crucial to the outcome. Her reputation in the legal community is well-earned - she's respected and well-known for good reason, and it showed in how she commanded every proceeding. What truly set Katie apart was her relentless preparation and strategic thinking. When it became clear we were heading to trial, she was absolutely masterful during depositions - prepared, sharp, and thorough. She put on an absolute clinic. The Sunday before our Monday trial, she was still working with me to ensure we were ready for every scenario. That preparation paid off. Faced with the mountain of evidence Katie had assembled, the other side settled rather than go to trial. After 4.5 years of fighting, Katie's skill and dedication finally brought resolution. If you're facing a difficult family law case, Katie is the attorney you want in your corner. She never gave up, never backed down, and fought tirelessly for what was right.

 I had a long draw out divorce and custody battle that ended in a six-day trial! Katie knew my case, she knew me, she knew the law and most importantly she knew how to fight and win. Her performance in the courtroom was absolutely phenomenal. She was born for it. She continued to represent me for ...years after the divorce was final when the opposing party continued to file frivolous actions, steal the children and refuse to follow court orders. She was on top of every single thing winning over and over again ultimately gaining a contempt finding with jail time.

I cannot say enough good things about Katie Leonard. If you are looking for an attorney who is strategic, prepared, confident in the courtroom, and truly cares about her clients, she is the one. My case was extremely high conflict. I was hit with a false TPO that forced me out of my own home and a...way from my daughter. As a very involved father and my daughter’s softball coach, that was devastating. From the beginning, Katie treated my case with urgency and professionalism. At our emergency hearing, she was so prepared and so effective that the TPO was dismissed before court even officially got underway. That moment alone changed the entire direction of my case. Over the next two years, we navigated divorce, custody, child support, and a guardian ad litem. This was my first experience ever dealing with court, and I had no idea how the system worked. If there was ever a client who could have been taken advantage of, it would have been me but that is not who Katie is. She was transparent, communicative, and strategic every step of the way. She could have dragged the case out for billing purposes, especially in a county as busy as Cobb, but she did not. She focused on resolution and results. In court, Katie is a powerhouse. She is calm but commanding. She knows the law, she knows procedure, and she knows how to present evidence effectively. During our divorce hearing, she meticulously went through financial records and uncovered inconsistencies and income that the other side tried to hide. Her attention to detail mattered. She even ran the courtroom presentation seamlessly using her laptop and the projector something I didn’t even know was possible and it made a huge difference in how clearly our case was presented. The outcome: 50/50 custody and a fair resolution on support. We were even able to utilize a parenting time deviation strategy before it formally went into law in 2026. That level of forward thinking and preparation speaks volumes. Divorce and custody battles are emotional. Not everyone gets the outcome they hope for. But in my experience, Katie was honest about expectations, prepared me for reality, fought hard when it mattered, and delivered results. She was worth every penny. If you want an attorney who will advocate fiercely for you, stay composed under pressure, and truly bring the heat when it counts, I highly recommend Katie Leonard and the team at Leonard & O’Neil.