Monica is a legal commentator and practicing attorney with her own successful practice. She currently co-hosts The Agenda on KTAR and is KTAR's Legal Analyst. She has provided legal analysis on several national networks including HLN (shows including News Now, Happening Now In America, HLN After Dark, Evening Express, Raising America, Nancy Grace, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Dr. Drew), ABC's Good Morning America, Fox's The O'Reilly Factor, Neil Cavuto's Real World, Studio B with Shep Smith, and CNN's Headline News.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 13, 2022Legally Speaking: Arizona remains in state of confusion regarding abortions
Eventually, Arizona will have clarity on abortion law. For now, KTAR legal expert Monica Lindstrom says it is in a state of confusion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2022Legally Speaking: Abortion no longer a constitutional right, states to make decision
Roe and Casey are overturned. There is no longer a constitutional right to abortion. However, the question of whether an abortion is legal has reverted back to the states for each of them to decide on their own.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2022Legally Speaking: It will come down to the states, not Supreme Court, to rule on abortion legality
The issue of whether an abortion will be legal and any rules regarding it will revert back to the states, not the Supreme Court, for each of them to decide on their own, writes Monica Lindstrom.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 29, 2021Legally Speaking: Brnovich appeal to Arizona Supreme Court makes sense
KTAR legal analyst Monica Lindstrom thinks it's a good move by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to petition the Arizona Supreme Court to hear his appeal in a case about laws that were ruled unconstitutional.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Sep 28, 2021Legally Speaking: Why judge rejected Arizona ban on mask mandates
KTAR legal expert Monica Lindstrom explains the reasons behind a judge's decision to strike down Arizona's ban on face mask mandates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2021Legally Speaking: Police may need to be part of Phoenix oversight office
Phoenix's requirement that no current or former law enforcement be part of a new police oversight office appears to be in direct conflict with recently signed Arizona laws, writes KTAR News legal expert Monica Lindstrom.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2020
Legally Speaking: Arizona employees could be required to get virus vaccine
With coronavirus vaccines on the horizon, Arizona employers could require their employees to get the virus vaccine but there would be exceptions.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 9, 2020Legally Speaking: Maricopa County ballot lawsuit could have merit
KTAR legal expert Monica Lindstrom says the Maricopa County ballot lawsuit could have merit, whether it's for affecting ongoing races or correcting a procedural issue for the next election.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 6, 2020Legally Speaking: Why Arizona’s voter registration deadline was extended
A judge conducted a balancing test before ruling that Arizona's voter registration deadline should be extended, writes KTAR legal expert Monica Lindstrom.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Aug 13, 2020Legally Speaking: Mountainside not throwing in towel on Ducey lawsuit
In the epic legal battle of Ducey v. Mountainside, all thought Gov. Doug Ducey had won, but Mountainside Fitness is not done yet.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2020Legally Speaking: Mountainside Fitness has good case against Ducey
KTAR legal expert Monica Lindstrom believes Mountainside Fitness has a good case to remain open despite Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Mar 31, 2020Legally Speaking: COVID-19 pandemic rough on recently divorced parents
If you are a parent who has gone through a divorce during the COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty can be confusing and overwhelming.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2020Legally Speaking: Appeals decision is step closer to end of Arias legal saga
Is the end of the Jodi Arias legal saga near? Doubtful, but its end is closer after two decisions went against the convicted murderer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2020Legally Speaking: Uber/Lyft airport fees decision still up in the air
KTAR legal analyst Monica Lindstrom is torn about what the final result will be after Arizona AG Mark Brnovich said the Phoenix City Council’s decision to impose fees on pick up and drop offs at the airport by all transportation network companies might be unconstitutional.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 13, 2020Legally Speaking: Phoenix City Council has viable argument for rideshare fee
I hate to say it, but I think they will win. The Phoenix City Council has a valid enough argument for its rideshare fees at Sky Harbor Airport.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 21, 2019Legally Speaking: Reversal in Jodi Arias case possible, but not likely
Did Jodi Arias win again? The answer to that question is in the hands of three judges at the Arizona Court of Appeals. My prediction is no, but there is always a chance.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 10, 2019Legally Speaking: Indictment, arrest just start of Arizona adoption scandal
Here's what the counts mean against Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen, who has been indicted in an adoption scheme.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 20, 2019Legally Speaking: What can be done about the Mountain Pointe scandal?
Legally speaking, what are some possible outcomes of the sports cheating scandal at Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix?
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 16, 2019Legally Speaking: Brush and Nib ruling applies to very specific situation
The Arizona Supreme Court case on Brush & Nib is so fascinating because it triggers both the rights of free speech and free exercise of religion.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 22, 2019Legally Speaking: Hacienda, state need to get out their checkbooks
After the Hacienda HealthCare victim's family signaled Wednesday they intend to file a lawsuit, the state and others involved will need to get out their checkbooks.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 10, 2019
Legally Speaking: Here’s the latest on the college bribery scandal
More than a dozen parents -- including celebrities and one with Arizona ties -- were accused of paying lots of money to get their children into high-profile colleges.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 19, 2019Legally Speaking: Will FBI make a difference in Glendale stun gun case?
KTAR News 92.3 FM's legal analyst Monica Lindstrom breaks down what the FBI could find in its investigation into an incident where a Glendale officer stunned a man 11 times during an aggressive traffic stop in 2017.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2019Legally Speaking: Is DNA enough to find Hacienda suspect guilty?
Authorities identified Nathan Sutherland as the Hacienda HealthCare sexual assault suspect using DNA. But will DNA be enough to find him guilty of the crime?
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 24, 2019Legally Speaking: $235M Suns arena deal is a win-win for the team, city
The Phoenix City Council approved a $235 million renovation plan for Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday. This is why the much-scrutinized deal is a win-win.