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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Jon exceeded my expectations. I was guilty as could be, but somehow he had my charges dismissed. I avoided a conviction, jail and a fine. He was professional and returned my all my calls promptly. I would not hire anyone but him if I were charged ..."

Rating: 7.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "My son was arrested for felony drug possession We talk to one experienced Lawyer and we were told my son would get 4-6 years in prison. Matt Paulson told us if he took the case how he would defend my son and try to get no prison time. Mr. Paulson ..."

Rating: 7.0

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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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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more

Bio: As a premier Chicago criminal lawyer, attorney Joel A. Whitehouse was trained and attended Kent College of Law where he received his Jurist Doctor with High Honors and received the American Jurist Prudence Award in Criminal Procedure. After Law Sc...

Rating: 7.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Attorney Amy Melton helps people and families with family law, criminal defense law, and bankruptcy law. We serve Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, Channahon, Crest Hill, New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Morris, Naperville, Romeoville, Bollingbrook, Bra...

Rating: 9.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Representing clients who have suffered serious or catastrophic personal injuries

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: My clients are my top priority. Every client is treated with courtesy and respect. I am dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client. As your attorney, your best interests will not be compromised.

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: Jon Erickson, known formally as Jonathan Parker Erickson, is a Decatur native and attended Decatur public schools through 12th grade. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991 and completed his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Scien...

Rating: 9.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: CLIENT RATING - 5 Stars!!! --- Experience, Knowledge, Integrity Criminal Defense - If you are charged with a crime, choosing the right attorney is the most important decision you will make. It could mean the difference between a conviction on your...

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: I have aggresively and successfully represented people charged with crimes all over the United States. I have an incredible success rate at trial and have taken on the most difficult cases. I have gained a tremendous amount of respect with the Jud...

Rating: 7.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Rating: 7.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Residential, Education

Review: "Mr. Petrakis is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I am a senior on disability and was falsely charged by the Cary Illinois Police Department with several domestic felonies and misdemeanors. At the end of my bench trial, my judge was fair and..."

Rating: 7.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "This is the best lawyer anyone can ask for he helped my older brother tremendously with keeping his sentence from 25 years to 10 and only having to serve half. I absolutely love him he is straightforward and funny."

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Insurance Fraud and more

Bio: Our firm aggressively litigates high end cases nationwide. We will handle high end litigation such as: False Claims Act Whistleblower Rights Class Actions Collective Actions (FLSA) I have had the honor and privilege of serving the country as an FB...

Rating: 9.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more

Review: "Other attorneys said i needed to take a deal that was ending up with time. Down to 30 months. He informed me what trial would cost and due to officer statements and other statements forced out of a witness in writing most likely not being able to ..."

Rating: 9.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Civil Rights

Bio: I am an attormey in Lake County, IL. My practice areas include criminal defens, civil rights litigation and family law (with a focus on dad's rights). I am an owner and partner at the Bur-Men Law Group PC. I have worked in my field for over 8 year...

Rating: 7.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "My wife and I are parents to a special needs child. We have a long history of partnering with the administrators in the school district and the special education teachers at the school. Despite this an inexperienced teacher, with little knowledge ..."

Rating: 7.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: The Law Office of Vincent C. Machroli, P.C. is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services, at a reasonable cost. We are engaged in the general practice of law, representing individuals and families. Our goal is to handle your legal ...

Rating: 8.6

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