Brendan McLeod

Brendan McLeod is a Louisville criminal defense attorney whose practice covers misdemeanor and felony cases in Kentucky. His website lists DUI, drug crimes, assault, burglary, handgun offenses, theft, murder, robbery, probation revocation, bond issues, arraignments, and jury trials among the matters he handles. He established McLeod Law in 2003 after working for the Louisville Public Defender’s Office.

Brendan studied Accounting at the University of Louisville and lists minors in Computer Science and Psychology. He also studied at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the University of Louisville Law School in 2001. Before entering law practice, he completed technology-related coursework and certifications and worked in software and systems roles, giving him experience with technical information and digital systems.

Brendan served with the Louisville Public Defender’s Office from 2002 to 2003 and states that he tried five cases during his first year, including an assault case that ended in an acquittal. His current criminal practice includes serious felony and misdemeanor defense, and his site emphasizes trial preparation, evidence review, digital forensics, bond reduction, probation matters, and direct client involvement throughout a case.

Brendan McLeod lists admissions involving Kentucky courts, federal district courts in Kentucky and Indiana, the Sixth and Seventh Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His current lawyer-owned site confirms an active Louisville criminal defense practice and a longstanding focus on courtroom advocacy. His background as a public defender and trial lawyer supports representation across a broad range of criminal charges and procedural stages.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McLeod Law
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Combat Weather Unit, United States Air Force

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Louisville
  Major in Accounting

Awards & Badges