Mary Leonard

Mary Leonard
Born	circa 1845 Alsace, France
Died	October 24, 1912 Portland, Oregon
Occupation	Lawyer
Spouse	Daniel Leonard

Mary Leonard (c. 1845–October 24, 1912) was an American attorney and accused murderer in the state of Oregon. A native of France, she was acquitted for the murder of her husband that many believed she had committed. After her trial, she studied law and became the first female lawyer admitted to the bar in the Washington Territory and in the state of Oregon.