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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
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
16%
DUI and DWI
14%
Domestic Violence
14%
Drug Crime
14%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 16 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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Leo Patrick Mulligan's Reviews
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Posted by David | February 04, 2013
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 ...
Leo Patrick Mulligan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick is an exceptionally hard-working and highly effective attorney. He consistently goes above and beyond for his clients and is fully committed to achieving the best possible outcome in every case. With strong trial experience, he is a skilled courtroom advocate who keeps clients informed and supported throughout the process. He is a dedicated and results-driven attorney whom I would confidently refer without hesitation."
"I have known Pat for 25 + years and have always admired his tenacity and work ethic. I highly recommend Pat Mulligan."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As a former prosecutor, Patrick knows the ins and outs of all aspects of criminal law."
"I endorse Leo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Nicholas Surkala
Criminal defense lawyer
Emily Smith
Criminal defense lawyer
Brandon Moermond
Criminal defense lawyer
Lindsay Arway
Criminal defense lawyer
Eric Buchakjian
Drug Crime lawyer
Thomas Diehl
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Dayton, Expertise.com
2022
Best Criminal Defense Dayton, Experience
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 DUI Attorneys, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer-Criminal Law, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
N/A
Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
N/A
Client Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
N/A
Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
N/A
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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
Ohio State Bar Association
Member
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
Rape / Gross Sexual Imposition
Education
1984
University of Cincinnati
J.D.
1981
King's College, Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish