I have enjoyed the privilege of being a Legal Expert offering Legal Analysis for local news media on high profile cases. I have earned that reputation through many years of legal experience and opportunities as a lawyer in Kentucky. My Criminal Law and Family Law clients know I am a trusted advocate and a powerful voice on their case and my reviews on Google and other websites show their appreciation for my hard work and the positive results. As the former head of the Violent Crimes Unit for the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, I know what the other side is planning on your case. I use my 20 years of experience in the Court System and the relationships I have made with current Judges and help my clients get the best possible outcome on their Criminal Law or Family Law cases. Many attorneys will advertise they have "experience" or have catchy slogans but I have as much relevant current courtroom experience on both sides of the table as any defense attorney in the area. With my representation you deal directly with me and not with an associate or paralegal. Please see my 5.0 rating based on over 60 reviews on Google and my perfect ratings on Avvo, Justia and Thumbtack based on my reviews from clients and colleagues.
- University of Kentucky
- J.D. (2001) | Law
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- Honors: Law Journal, Trial Advocacy Board
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- Miami University of Ohio
- B.A. (1997) | Criminology, Political Science
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- Honors: Dean's List
- Activities: Basketball, Fraternity, Concert and Event Board
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- Legal Expert
- Legal Analyst WAVE 3 News
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- Asked to do multiple live interviews for WAVE 3 news as a legal expert analyzing high-profile legal cases in the Commonwealth.
- Director of Communication
- Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
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- Worked with local media to report on local cases of interest. Worked with numerous local, regional and national media outlets and published weekly press releases.
- Prosecutor - Head of the Violent Crimes Unit
- Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
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- Lead Prosecutor on numerous cases ranging from Assault to Murder. Appointed First Division Chief of the Violent Crime's Unit under current Commonwealth's Attorney Tom Wine.
- Office of the Jefferson County Attorney
- Prosecutor
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- Lead the Trial Division for Warrant Court. Lead prosecutor on cases involving DUI, theft, assault, domestic violence, traffic offenses.
- In a grand jury, the prosecutor ‘runs the show’
- WAVE 3 News
- WAVE 3 ON-Air Legal Expert, Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Decision Day, In Studio WAVE 3 Louisville, KY
- Contacted to discuss legal implications of the Grand Jury decision in the Breonna Taylor Case. On-Air in studio expert legal analysis for four hours on the day this landmark indictment decision was made public.
- Expert Legal Analyst, Local News Media, Studio
- WAVE 3 Interview
- Cross Examination Advanced Class
- National District Attorneys Association
- CLE Award
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Completed over 60 hours of Continuing Education on a two year period.
- Kentucky State Bar
- Member
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- Louisville Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Leadership Academy
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- Brandeis Inn of Court
- Member / Barrister
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- Kentucky
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Free Consultation
I always offer an initial consultation for free to people with legal questions. -
Credit Cards Accepted
I accept credit cards on all cases for payment. I will pay the credit card fees.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Juvenile Law
- Expungements
- Drug Court
- Probation Hearings
- Custody Disputes
- English
- Q. Possible outcome?
- A: There are a wide range of penalties with those charges. If you’re still in District Court, there’s a chance you could get a misdemeanor on the cases. If you’ve been indicted in you’re likely to get a felony, and if you’re not a prior convicted, felon, felony diversion would be your best bet. Wanton Endangerment is a wide ranging charge because it can be anything from dangerous driving to shooting a gun.
- Q. Is it identity theft if a person gives permission for a utility bill to be in their name and then also live at address
- A: I don’t understand you’re a fact pattern. It would only be identity theft if someone tries to assume an identity or get a benefit from using another persons identity.
- Q. I forgot to pay my court costs and fine for a traffic violation in Kentucky what do I do now?
- A: It depends on the county you’re in. Most counties you can just send someone else to pay, but if a bench warrant was issued, you may have to hire an attorney to take care of it.
- Website
- Leland Hulbert Law
WAVE 3 Breonna Taylor Analysis First
In studio Legal Expert Analyst for WAVE 3 during Landmark Breonna Taylor Grandy Jury Announcement
Marshall County Shooting Expert Analysis WHAS 11
September 2018
Competency to Stand Trial WAVE 3
Wave 3 asking for an expert legal analysis on the issue of competency to stand trial for a man charged for killing people at Kroger.