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Leo Patrick Mulligan
also known as L. Patrick Mulligan
About Leo
Biography
Attorney L. Patrick Mulligan is a highly respected criminal defense lawyer and founder of Moermond & Mulligan, LLC, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. With over 35 years of experience, he is known for his dedication to defending the rights of the accused.He earned his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1984 and began his career as a prosecutor in the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office, where he handled over 180 felony cases. This experience gave him valuable insight into the prosecution’s strategies.
In 1997, he became a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a distinction held by only a small number of attorneys in Ohio. He is also recognized by Super Lawyers® and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for his excellence in the legal field.At Moermond & Mulligan, LLC, Attorney Mulligan leads a skilled legal team providing strong, client-centered defense for a wide range of criminal charges. He is licensed to practice in Ohio, Kentucky, the U.S. District Court (Southern District of Ohio), the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is an active member of several legal organizations and remains deeply committed to protecting the rights of his clients with professionalism and tenacity.
Courts Admitted:
- Ohio State Courts
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
Board Certification:
- Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist – National Board of Trial Advocacy
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
DUI and DWI
50%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 15 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 41 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 17 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Moermond & Mulligan, LLC
(937) 228-9790
Fax
28 North Wilkinson Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
mmdefense.law/Moermond & Mulligan, LLC
(513) 421-9790
Fax
615 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
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Posted by David | February 04, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Arrogant and late for trial.
I was offered a plea deal in return for a six month sentence with work release on a misdemeanor charge. Mulligan refused and said we were going to take it to trial. The night before the trial, his assistant called me on the phone and said that we were going to take the plea and I’d probably have ...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Criminal Defense Dayton, Experience
2022
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 DUI Attorneys, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC
2013
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer-Criminal Law, Law & Politics Magazine
N/A
Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Managing Partner, L. Patrick Mulligan & Associates L.P.A. Co.
1990 - 1994
Associate, John H. Rion & Assoc.
1984 - 1990
Criminal Division – Trial Attorney, Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office
Associations
1994 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1984 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Ohio -v- Norvell
OVI dismissed, Possession of marijuana dismissed, DUS referred to LIP program (License Intervention Program)
State of Ohio-v-Brokke, Montgomery Count Common Pleas Court, case # 13-CR-2037
Motion to Supress granted-case dismissed
State-v-McKee
Case dismissed after winning motion to suppress
USAF-v-Kabaan
Not Guilty-All Counts
State-v-Gabriel Smith
Hung jury- case dismissed
Education
1984
University of Cincinnati
J.D.
1981
King's College, Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish