Leonard G. Ambrose III

Description

Leonard G. Ambrose III is a senior partner at The Ambrose Law Firm and a highly respected trial attorney with nearly four decades of courtroom experience. His practice is devoted entirely to litigation, with a strong focus on major criminal defense, white-collar defense, medical malpractice on behalf of plaintiffs, and complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts across the United States.

Areas of Practice

• Major Criminal Defense
• White Collar Criminal Defense
• Homicide Defense
• Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice
• Commercial Litigation

Professional Experience

Attorney Ambrose has tried over 150 major felony cases to conclusion and has handled 59 homicide defenses both inside and outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has litigated cases in 16 different states, with many appearing in various Federal District Courts.

He represents a wide range of clients, including politicians, attorneys, law enforcement officers, doctors, Fortune 500 companies, and individuals facing serious criminal charges. He currently devotes 100% of his practice to major criminal and civil trial work nationwide.

Notable Case Results

• Secured $4.1 million medical malpractice verdict (Erie County, 2002)
  • Fifth-largest medical malpractice verdict in Pennsylvania that year
• Obtained acquittal of the former Mayor of the City of Erie on conspiracy and public corruption charges following an FBI and Attorney General investigation
• Achieved several of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in Northwestern Pennsylvania

Recognition & Honors

• Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers (since 1991)
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® – Criminal Law (Pennsylvania) every year since 1993
• Named Best Criminal Lawyer in Pittsburgh by Best Lawyers in America (2013)
• Listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 25 consecutive years
• Featured in Philadelphia Magazine and Pittsburgh Magazine (February 2015) as a Top White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer

Professional Memberships

• Past Vice President, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) – University of Cincinnati School of Law, 1972
• Undergraduate Degree – University of Michigan

Teaching & Speaking

Attorney Ambrose has lectured extensively on criminal defense and plaintiffs’ medical malpractice trial strategies. He has spoken at numerous legal organizations and law schools, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, on both civil and criminal trial practice.

Client-Focused Approach

Leonard G. Ambrose III is known for his courtroom skill, preparation, and fearless advocacy. He approaches each case with a trial-ready mindset and a strong commitment to protecting his clients’ rights in the most serious legal matters.