Brendan Joseph McLeod

Brendan Joseph McLeod

also known as Brent McLeod

4.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Louisville, KY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile

138 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY

About Brendan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Louisville Criminal Defense Attorney. Successfully defended murder, robbery, arson, burglary, handgun in possession, promoting contraband, criminal mischief, assault, disorderly conduct, DUI, Cocaine, Heroin, Meth., Marijuana, more...

24 years | 5,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, trained and entered into a USAF Combat Weather Unit, supporting the Army 20th Special Forces.

24 years | 300 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

Won numerous domestic trials and Emergency Protective Services.

24 years | 200 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 24 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brendan Joseph McLeod

138 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40202-1326

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Brendan Joseph McLeod's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Kim | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You can trust Brenden to do his best job

Brenden is an excellent lawyer. The b St in Louisville. He is kind, straight forward and reliable. I recommend his services. His fees are reasonable. He fought for my son and got his case dismissed. God had favour with Brenden and everyone that was involved in this case especially my son. Thank you f...or all you have done. May God continue to Bless You.

Posted by cherise | July 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

best attorney downtown louisville

I have hired him for the last 2 times for my boyfriend. When I say he is top notch attorney he is. He really knows his stuff and the court system. very friendly guy and have a kind heart.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very hard to get in contact with

Does not answer calls, Blames the clients for his behavior, has a history of drug abuse I have no clue what happened to him use to be a great lawyer now maybe average I would not waste my money stay away very stinky poo poo watch out

Posted by BRYAN | August 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest reliable straight forward fighter

I have alot of the tops lawyers in Louisville and Maryland throughout my criminal history. Brennan is the best in Louisville in my book he has beat and got some great resolutions on my cases and some where big felony cases. Saved me from prison and was honest from the get go. Also if your honest with... him he will be honest with you, and the last thing is you have to pay your lawyer for them to show up I think he is very fair.

Posted by MPitts | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney in the KY Area!!

Brenden is a an aggressive attorney! He is thorough and responsive! If you need legal counsel he is your guy! Brenden is honest and caring and works to find the best solution for you! He was honest about my case. He did research and did not charge for the extra upfront time he spent!!! This speaks ...to his integrity! I recommend Brenden for all your legal needs!!

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Brendan Joseph McLeod's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nick Mudd

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Haden

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Brendan McLeod. As a former public defender, Brendan knows the criminal justice system backwards and forwards. He has the type of relationships with prosecutors and judges to ensure that his clients' rights and interests are protected. Brendan knows how to try a case and he is genuinely concerned for his clients' wellbeing. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2003

Walker Award, Louisville Bar Association

1990

Small Arms Expert, United States Air Force

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, McLeod Law

2004 - 2007

Professor, University Of Louisville, Brandeis School Of Law

2002 - 2003

Public Defender, Louisville Metro Public Defender Office

1999 - 2000

Clerk, Pennsylvania Superior Court

1994 - 1998

Systems Engineer, Atlanta, CSRA International

1992 - 1994

Northwest Systems Engineer - San Franciso, PC DOCS, International

Associations

2002 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

2002 - Present

Louisville Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Capital Murder Trial

Acquittals.

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Education

2001

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of South Florida

Computer Science

1992

University of Louisville

BS - Bachelor of Science

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