Kaye, McLane, Bednarski, & Litt

MBL Legal is a law firm that specializes in civil rights and criminal defense cases. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation. We understand that facing any legal matter can be difficult, which is why we are committed to being there for our clients every step of the way. Our deep collective legal expertise and consistently superior outcomes have earned us some of the most prestigious honors in the field.

Experience, Commitment, and Results

At MBL Legal, we believe that our clients deserve the best possible legal representation. That's why we have built a team of experienced attorneys with a strong commitment to our clients. Our team's experience and commitment are demonstrated by our record of successfully litigating complex cases. We understand that each case is unique, which is why we take the time to listen to our clients and tailor our approach to their specific needs. Our goal is to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Our Services

MBL Legal offers a wide range of legal services in the areas of civil rights and criminal defense. Our services include:

• Civil Rights: We represent clients whose civil rights have been violated, including cases involving discrimination, police misconduct, and violation of constitutional rights.
• Criminal Defense: We represent clients facing federal and state criminal charges, including cases involving white collar crimes, violent crimes, drug crimes, and DUI charges.
• Appellate Practice: We handle appeals in both federal and state courts, including cases involving criminal convictions and civil rights violations.
• Negotiated Plea Agreements: We work with prosecutors to negotiate plea agreements that are in our clients' best interests.
• Pre-Trial and Motions Practice: We handle all aspects of pre-trial practice, including filing and arguing motions to suppress evidence and motions to dismiss charges.
• Pre-Trial Investigation / Grand Jury Matters: We conduct thorough investigations and represent clients in grand jury proceedings.
• Sentencing: We represent clients at sentencing hearings and work to achieve the most favorable outcome possible.
• Trial: Our experienced trial attorneys handle all aspects of trial, from jury selection to closing arguments.

Our Attorneys

MBL Legal is proud to have a team of experienced attorneys with a wide range of expertise. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the law and a strong commitment to our clients. Our team includes:

• Marilyn Bednarski: A partner at MBL Legal, Marilyn has been practicing law since 1983. She began her career as a criminal defense lawyer and has extensive experience in both public service and private practice.
• Barry Litt: A partner at MBL Legal, Barry has been practicing law since 1969. He has extensive experience in federal criminal defense at the trial and appellate levels.
• David S. McLane: A partner at MBL Legal, David specializes in criminal defense in both federal and state courts, as well as civil rights suits against police, jail, and federal officials.
• Lindsay Battles: A partner at MBL Legal, Lindsay has been practicing law since 2008. She focuses on individual and class action civil rights cases relating to police misconduct, wrongful conviction, and jail conditions.
• Kevin LaHue: A partner at MBL Legal, Kevin has been practicing law since 2000. He has extensive experience in both civil and criminal litigation.
• Caitlin S. Weisberg: A partner at MBL Legal, Caitlin has been practicing law since 2011. She has extensive experience in civil rights and employment law.