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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Alexander B. Blum graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, with a B.A. in Psychology in 2004. He graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing MIchigan, J.D. in 2009, and received Deans List Hila...

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Throughout my lifetime, I've been acquainted with numerous attorneys for a variety of different reasons. Jerry is quite frankly, the best attorney I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with. He genuinely cares about his clients, is very kno..."

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal Defense

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and more

Bio: Dustin began his legal career as a prosector with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his career as a prosecutor, Dustin has worked on all aspects of felony cases including grand jury indictments, bond hearin...

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

Bio: A founding member and managing partner of Buttitta Law Group, LLC, Dominic heads the litigation practice, handling both criminal and civil cases. Dominic started his legal career in 2008 as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State’s ...

Rating: 9.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "When hiring a lawyer, it's most often never a "great" moment in your life. David Franks has stood by me through the most awful moments of my life. Never once have I felt that Mr. Franks is "in it for the money". I honestly believe Mr. Franks CARES..."

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

I've handled hundreds of Cook County Criminal & DUI cases.

Rating: 7.1

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 692-1679

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Kevin Sanborn is a very talented and an exceptionally talented attorney. Himself, partners, and all staff are extremely friendly, very knowledgeable in their field, and will answer any questions you have. Straight forward and to the point. I expla..."

Rating: 8.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate

Bio: Over thirty-four years of extensive trial experience. Previously served as an assistant State's Attorney for Cook County for 15 years. Responsible for the prosecution of several high-profile felony cases, served as Supervisor of the Felony Review ...

Rating: 8.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Brian R. Erwin is a highly regarded and skilled criminal defense attorney with over 12 years of top level criminal trial experience. As a former State prosecutor he was well known for his analytical style and methodical preparation which he now de...

Rating: 8.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

Review: "I almost never write reviews and when Mr. Minkus just finished representing my brother and I looked for him online I felt like I had to write this. Yes, he is not the cheapest lawyer around but he did exactly what he said he would do. My brother w..."

Rating: 8.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more

Bio: For approximately the last 25 years, I have participated in the DuPage County Bar Association's annual fundraiser to benefit Legal Aid known as Judges' Nite in a variety of capacities, primarily as a guitarist for The Judges' Nite Band, as well as...

Rating: 9.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: For more than 30 years I have handled DUI cases and domestic battery cases, I have appeared in Federal Court, State Appellate Court and have presided at local Arbitration Hearings. I handle criminal charges from retail theft to murder. I happily t...

Rating: 9.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Mr. Smit is known for giving clients attentive, client-first service, careful attention to detail, and the legal knowledge and experience needed to pursue their goals. He approaches each case with the understanding that listening to the client is ...

Rating: 9.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals

Bio: I am dedicated to my clients and bring my extensive knowledge and experience to help them in their time of need.

Rating: 8.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: Melanie K. Fairman practices in all areas of personal injury law on behalf of plaintiffs, with an emphasis on medical malpractice, products liability, vehicular collisions and general negligence. One hundred percent of her practice is devoted to l...

Rating: 8.7

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 490-8616

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Juvenile and more

Bio: Pierina "Rina" Infelise was a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney prosecuting criminals on counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery, armed robbery, aggravated DUI, and more. Ms. Infelise also has extensive experience working with victims ...

Rating: 8.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "Elder not only treats you as a human being and not just a number but he is not just collecting a pay check. He takes pride in winning every case and will give you the attention you deserve unlike many other lawyers. I wish I had had Elder as my at..."

Rating: 8.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Bio: Attorney J. Samuel Worley has over ten years experience prosecuting and defending child support, traffic, DUI, and criminal cases on the misdemeanor and felony levels, both as a private criminal defense and family law attorney and a former Cook Co...

Rating: 8.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: From a legal standpoint, I have done it all. Starting as a Chicago Police Officer in the Cabrini Green Housing Project and ending up here, at the Cosgrove Law Firm LLC, I have an unmatchable range of experience. As a Cook County prosecutor, I gain...

Rating: 9.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Immigration and more

Bio: Languages: Speaks Assyrian (Not on the list of languages)

Rating: 9.2

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