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    Michael R. Botti

    Michael R. Botti

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Michael Botti earned his Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University and his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from Michigan State University in 2001. Soon after graduating from Michigan State, Mr. Botti began working as an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuP...
    Rating:  8.8
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    James J. Laraia

    James J. Laraia

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "Jay, is not only a good attorney but also a good counselor. He did a great job in representing me in my divorce, he was transparent and always explained things and presented me with options. I trust him and his expertise."
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick Louis Costa

    Patrick Louis Costa

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Patrick Costa is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law. He began his career in private practice representing clients in a variety of areas including family, dissolution, criminal, and civil matters. He was later appointed as an ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Christopher Joseph Taylor

    Christopher Joseph Taylor

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: CHRISTOPHER J. TAYLORP.O. Box 72, Oswego, IL 60543 | | Highly effective communicator with more than twenty-five years of experience in persuading judges, juries, parties and sometimes victims as a litigator of cases in both criminal and civil appl...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Aaron L Wiener

    Aaron L Wiener

    5.035 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: As the managing partner at Wiener Law Group, LLC, Aaron focuses his practice on criminal defense work. No matter the nature of the charges you are facing, Aaron will work with you to determine the best defense strategy and minimize the consequence...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Timothy Foster Lloyd

    Timothy Foster Lloyd

    3.02 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "Tim did an AMAZING job handling my case I will recommend him to anyone looking for a defense attorney. I was looking at going to prison for 7-14 years. Instead, I have a bright future. I am in my 2nd year of college, recently got married and thing..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    James Kassir

    James Kassir

    4.931 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I’ve been fortunate to have incredible parents and mentors who taught me how to treat those facing adversity with compassion. I’ve spent my entire career fighting for those stuck in our complex legal system. I haven’t spent my career financially e...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Kevin Daniel McHugh

    Kevin Daniel McHugh

    4.912 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Kevin concentrates his practice on family law, criminal and DUI/traffic cases, real estate, probate, and estate planning matters. Kevin represents individuals and families during times of crisis and peace. Kevin is a seasoned litigator handling co...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Juneitha Shambee

    Juneitha Shambee

    4.910 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: A Chicago native, Juneitha Shambee has shown passion and dedication to law since a young age. Working vigorously to make strides in her education, she uses that same tenaciousness to achieve results in every case she touches. She has taken on chal...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Cory Edward Easton

    Cory Edward Easton

    4.816 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: I began my career in 1994 at the St. Clair State's Attorney Office while in Law School, then worked at the St. Clair County Public Defender's office until 1999. I branched out into Family Law while continuing to practice Criminal Law. I have parti...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Elizabeth Marie Vonau

    Elizabeth Marie Vonau

    4.224 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more
    Bio: I have practiced law in McHenry County for about 20 years. I grew up in the community and still make it my home today. I am a Partner in KRV Legal, Inc. which means I and my 2 business partners own the company. I am proud to live and work in this ...
    Rating:  10
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    Brad Scott Telander

    Brad Scott Telander

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation and more
    Review: "Brad helped me out of a very sticky situation with a traffic ticket that could have landed me a ton of trouble. He was professional, compassionate and overall great. I would recommend him to anyone in a similar situation!"
    Rating:  8.4
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    Lisa L. Dunn

    Lisa L. Dunn

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. I then attended DePaul University College of Law and earned a Juris Doctor. While in college and law school, I wor...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Michael Levin

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Representing victims and family members who have suffered serious injuries or death
    Rating:  10
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    Timijanel Boyd Odom

    Timijanel Boyd Odom

    4.86 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family
    Bio: Experience, Quality, Affordable I have been licensed to practice law for 30 years. After graduating from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1989, I worked with Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago handling Landlord/tenant, Eviction, Disability A...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Randy Kirk Johnson

    Randy Kirk Johnson

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Family, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Mr. Johnson represented myself in a family law matter. The entire process from start to finish took a little over one year and the process was pretty pricey, but.... it was worth every penny. Mr. Johnson was amazing at keeping me informed and talk..."
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    Angela Reaney

    Angela Reaney

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Drug Crime and more
    Review: "Angela was very responsive and informed. I appreciate her proactive approach."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Susan L. Stambaugh

    Susan L. Stambaugh

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, State, Local And Municipal Law and more
    Bio: Illinois-licensed attorney with an extensive litigation background in various areas of law, including criminal defense and family law, with some coverage of civil and administrative law matters; 1 year of experience as a criminal prosecutor. Repre...
    Rating:  7.4
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    James Patrick Nelson

    James Patrick Nelson

    4.814 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I believe that representing clients is a great responsibility and privilege. I take a personal approach to each client and to each case. You will have direct contact with the attorney handling your case, never having your legal matters handled by ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Luke Allen Thomas

    Luke Allen Thomas

    3.97 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Banking, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I am dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome in every case for which I am retained. My wife and I both practice in the same law firm so we are able to dedicate an extraordinary amount of time to our practice and our clients. I always want...
    Rating:  9.6
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