Michael Leonetti

Michael Leonetti is a Staff Attorney specializing in criminal defense at Brooklyn Defenders since August 2025, previously serving in a similar role at The Bronx Defenders from September 2023 to August 2025. Leonetti holds a Doctor of Law degree from New York University School of Law and has a Master’s degree in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford. Legal experience includes internships at The Bronx Defenders, The Legal Aid Society, and Federal Defenders of New York Inc. Notable earlier contributions include founding and leading the International Rescue Committee at NYU and working as a Roadmap Consultant for the International Rescue Committee. Leonetti also has a strong academic background, holding dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from New York University in Global Liberal Studies and Spanish, alongside a minor in Social and Public Policy.