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Criminal Defense Attorney, Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the ruling in the murder-for-hire case involving a Chicago man and ICE Commander Gregory Bovino. Joining them is Employment Lawyer, Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan, to talk about the latest employment news. The trio answer listener questions about retirement payouts, […]

Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss how the beginning of the year is a great time get organized and focus on your estate. John also answers listeners’ questions about moving across state lines, legal name changes, and modular homes. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help […]

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen to discuss 1099s and starting your own business. Plus, he talks about his new book, 1099 Reporting: A Professional Guide, and his upcoming book, Fight Back Now: Freedom Through Preparation. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, […]

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan join Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. They discuss the Supreme Court, the differences between civil and criminal trials, and more. Plus, the trio answers listeners’ legal questions. Reach Michael Leonard at 312-380-6559 or Patrick Dolan at […]

NewsNation’s National Security Contributor Lt. General Richard Newton joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to share details surrounding the recent attack on Venezuela.

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Listen in while Ben and Jon dive into some of the new laws we will see being implemented in 2026. Ben and Jon also discuss their thoughts on the Chicago Bears […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on YLet’s Get Legal to discuss the new law, which takes effect starting September 2026, that allows adults with a terminal illness to take their own lives. Jon and Michael also discuss the increase in college cases. For more information on Leonard Trial Lawyers, call […]

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeff answers whether you can work while your SSI/SSDI case is pending and answers listener questions. For more information, call 312-431-1000.

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Caren talks about how Cook County determines assessed value, how and when to file an assessment appeal, and more! For more information, visit gertnerandgertnerltd.com or call 312-782-9222.

Sadie Rose, Vogelzang Law’s bankruptcy team’s supervising attorney, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss representing clients with asbestos-related diseases. Sadie and Jon discuss the Depo-Provera lawsuit and the injectable contraceptive, which has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors. Sadie discusses how the manufacturer failed to warn people about the […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss updates on the 7th Circuit Appellate Court and Judge Sara Ellis. The court has temporarily blocked a preliminary injunction handed down by federal Judge Sara Ellis, which restricted how often agents could deploy chemical agents against protesters. Plus, the two discuss other trending […]

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses what was in the transportation bill, from funding to the addition of coordinated schedules. Plus, Ben shares what he’ll be keeping his eye on, like immigration updates and fallout from the government shutdown. […]

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join Jon Hansen to answer all listeners’ legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss ICE raids in Chicago, data breaches, and interviewing for jobs via video questions.

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeff Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and SSI. Jeff also discusses autism, cancer, and whether caregivers qualify for benefits. To reach Jeff, call 312-431-1000 or visit www.rabinsslaw.com.

Kevin P. Durkin, Personal Injury Attorney and Partner at Clifford Law Offices, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the upcoming trial for the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 jet in Ethiopia. For more information on Clifford Law Offices, visit www.cliffordlaw.com.

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving fake negative reviews online to opinion dating boards, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben breaks down the latest in funding public transportation and the veto session at the end of the month. The two also discuss JB Pritzker taxes and more. For more reporting by Ben, visit capitolnewsillinois.com.

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss the 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty program. For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.

Susan Dawson, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss representing small business owners and the importance of estate planning before it’s crunch time. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving online reviews, posting to social media, and answering listener questions, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.