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Louisville Criminal Defense Attorney Brendan McLeod is available to represent you. A straight shooting criminal attorney who has the background and experience to get what you want or get it at trial. And Win. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, trained and entered into a USAF Combat Weather Unit, supporting the Army 20th Special Forces.
Being an attorney who is a fighter and defender is apparent if you watch his trials on YouTube. Channel: KY Real Criminal Trials. The trials, only 8 of his 24 circuit acquittals, demonstrate his knowledge and experience at trial, and his mastery of the rules of evidence. Mr. McLeod seems to know where the prosecution is going in their line of questioning and objects before they can ask the prejudicial. In other words, he keeps the government from "ringing the bell."
At the top of his game, Mr. McLeod is successful at all critical and non-critical due process areas of your case. Procedurally whether you are pre-arrest/search warrant, bond reduction, arraignment, probable cause hearings, grand jury, numerous pretrials for suppression or other issues and jury trial. He is the best for his clients.
Driving Under the Influence or Murder, he has tried them all, and wins.
The Best Attorney for his clients and the "Louisville Criminal Attorney" Mr. McLeod will get the outcome you deserve. Free consultation and open 24 hours a day, please call.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
25 years | 5,000 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
25 years | 300 cases
Domestic Violence
20%
25 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Kentucky for 24 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Brendan Joseph McLeod
138 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40202-1326
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Kim | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by BRYAN | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by Brandon | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer! Highly recommended!
Brendan McLeod is a great attorney and I highly recommend him! When I contacted Brendan, I was facing some serious charges. He immediately knew how to handle my case and fought aggressively for my best interests. Throughout the whole process Brendan put my mind at ease , kept me informed , and also...
Posted by Jack | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic lawyer and good friend.
Even friends need lawyers too. When my oldest was in trouble Brendan defended him like his own child. He has been a loyal and fiercely defensive friend for 30 years. Beyond friendship, you will be lucky to have him represent you or your family.
Brendan Joseph McLeod's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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
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.
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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