Robbie Leonard

Robbie has spent over a decade fighting for justice in Maryland and Virginia courtrooms. First, as an Assistant Public Defender in Baltimore City. Then, in civil litigation where he represented children who had been poisoned by lead-based paint, those injured in car accidents, and individuals who have been involved in various legal disputes.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Robbie graduated from Towson University in 2003 with a degree in Political Science. He attended the University of Baltimore School of Law and received a Juris Doctor degree in 2007. During law school, Robbie got a head start on trial practice as a Rule 16 Student Attorney with the Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore City.

Robbie was promoted to Assistant Public Defender upon graduation from law school. He was known as a fearless trial lawyer who zealously advocated for his clients in district, circuit and juvenile courts. He also worked on the Public Defender’s government relations team to explain to the Maryland Legislature how proposed laws can impact all of us. Robbie uses his vast experience in criminal defense today as a private attorney.

In 2012, Robbie successfully added civil litigation to his repertoire, where he won several million-dollar verdicts on behalf of lead-poisoned children in Baltimore. Robbie has won car accident trials in circuit courts and district courts throughout Maryland and Virginia. His courtroom success has motivated insurance companies to settle millions of dollars for his clients without the need to go to trial. Robbie was named Super Lawyer in 2022 and 2023, having been previously named as a Rising Star from 2016-2021. The Daily Record recognized Robbie with the Leaders in Law award in 2022.

He is also an active member of the Maryland Association for Justice, serving on the Legislative Leaders Circle. He also served as Adjunct Faculty in the Legal Studies department at the Community College of Baltimore County. Robbie is an active member of his community. He served on the Baltimore County Board of Parks and Recreation from 2014-2018 to make sure that our kids enjoy the same opportunities that he had growing up. He coaches youth wrestling, baseball, and soccer. He is married with two boys.

Robbie has also served as Chair of the Baltimore County Democratic Party, was an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention, and was a member of the Electoral College. He served as the Secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party from 2018-2022. In addition, in 2020 and 2024, Robbie was elected as a Democratic National Committee Member.

Robbie is licensed to practice law in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. He is also licensed in the U.S. District Courts for the District of Maryland and the District of Columbia.