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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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 29, 2018Legally Speaking: Arizona voters sue lawmakers over McCain’s Senate seat
A group of Arizona voters have sued Gov. Doug Ducey and Sen. Jon Kyl in an effort to have an election to fill late Sen. John McCain’s seat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Legally Speaking: Could Trump change immigration law over caravan?
President Donald Trump tried to deny asylum based on where migrants entered the country, but the courts shut it down. KTAR News 92.3 FM's legal analyst Monica Lindstrom breaks it down.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 30, 2018Legally Speaking: Could Trump really end birthright citizenship?
KTAR News 92.3 FM's legal analyst Monica Lindstrom breaks down whether President Donald Trump could end birthright citizenship with an executive order.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 24, 2018
Legally Speaking: Explaining Sandra Day O’Connor’s Supreme Court legacy
KTAR News 92.3 FM's legal analyst Monica Lindstrom breaks down the legacy of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who recently announced she has dementia.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 18, 2018Legally Speaking: How could Arpaio win his libel lawsuit against NYT?
KTAR News 92.3 FM's legal analyst Monica Lindstrom breaks down former Sheriff Joe Arpaio's libel lawsuit against the New York Times and one of its writers.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 27, 2018Legally Speaking: Here’s what happened at Kavanaugh hearing
The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh continued Thursday with the testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and judge Kavanaugh, and here is a recap.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 26, 2018Legally Speaking: Arizona prosecutor has right tools for Kavanaugh hearing
Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh has traveled a difficult road since he was nominated by President Donald Trump in early July and it is about to get even more so on Thursday.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 25, 2018
Legally Speaking: Could claims derail Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court bid?
Allegations of sexual misconduct back in Brett Kavanaugh's high school and college days are swirling around the Supreme Court justice nominee.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 20, 2018Legally Speaking: Breaking down ACLU’s lawsuit against Phoenix police
The ACLU filed a lawsuit against Phoenix police over excessive force used against protesters during a visit from President Donald Trump. But what does that mean? KTAR News 92.3 FM's legal analyst Monica Lindstrom breaks it down.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Aug 1, 2018
Legally Speaking: What is the situation regarding 3D-printed guns?
Monica Lindstrom breaks down the situation regarding 3D-printed guns after a federal judge stopped the State Department from allowing 3D blueprints for weapons to be published.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 30, 2018
Legally Speaking: How much privacy can you expect from ride-share driver
Can a ride-share driver record or livestream you without you knowing about it? From a legal standpoint, it's a complicated issue.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 19, 2018Legally Speaking: #PlaneBae is a cautionary tale of privacy in social media age
The recently-viral #PlaneBae incident demonstrates how easily privacy can be violated -- and the consequences from it -- in today's social media age.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 13, 2018Legally Speaking: What is next for Steve Keim following DUI arrest?
Arizona Cardinals' General Manager Steve Keim's DUI arrest earlier this month has led many to wonder what Arizona DUI laws are and the price he might have to pay.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2018Legally Speaking: How could legalized sports betting affect Arizona?
Sports betting is still illegal in Arizona, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that gave states the right to legalize it. But could that change soon? KTAR News 92.3 FM's legal analyst Monica Lindstrom breaks it down.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 11, 2018Legally Speaking: Employers can’t justify wages based on prior salaries
If you are an employer in Arizona you should make it a habit, better yet, a rule, to no longer ask about an applicant’s salary history.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 2, 2018Legally Speaking: D-backs, Chase Field deal a win for both sides
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County became closer to settling their landlord/tenant lawsuit over Chase Field this week. KTAR News 92.3 FM's legal analyst Monica Lindstrom explains why the settlement is a win for both sides.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 23, 2018Legally Speaking: Breaking down what walking out could mean for teachers
It's happening. Teachers are one step closer to a strike, err I mean a walkout. Fifty-seven thousand teachers voted last week, which resulted in 78 percent voting to continue with the walk-ins and schedule a walkout.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2018Legally Speaking: Yes, Arizona HOAs could fine you for speeding
Can Arizona HOAs actually fine members for speeding in neighborhoods? Legally speaking, yes they can. It could be in your contract.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 22, 2018Legally Speaking: Why Arpaio is wasting no time appealing conviction
Why would former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio appeal his conviction? It doesn't mean anything after a presidential pardon, right? Not exactly.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 29, 2017Legally Speaking: What you need to know about sexual harassment claims
With so many prominent people being accused of sexual harassment recently, here's what you need to know about this claims, legally speaking.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 3, 2017Legally Speaking: Trump tweets could slow prosecution of NYC suspect
President Donald Trump tweeted the New York City terror attack suspect should get the death penalty, but that may slow his prosecution.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 27, 2017Legally Speaking: Could Jodi Arias come out on top in latest lawsuit?
Convicted murder Jodi Arias has sued her former defense attorney Kirk Nurmi for writing a book about the case. But could she win this lawsuit?
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 16, 2017Legally Speaking: Kaepernick faces tough road in NFL collusion case
Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has filed a grievance against the NFL alleging collusion because no one will hire him. Good luck.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 4, 2017Legally Speaking: One step left for Trump’s full pardon of Arpaio
A judge has upheld President Donald Trump's pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, but there is still one more step to go.