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    Michael Patrick Gillespie

    Michael Patrick Gillespie

    4.611 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referrred to Mike by a family friend, he came highly recommended and after our first meeting I knew why. He didn’t provide any false hope, he just stuck with the cases as they meandered through the court system keeping us informed all the w..."
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    Krisann J. Kuecher

    Krisann J. Kuecher

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law for over 15 years in both State and Federal Courts. I am licensed in Illinois (IL), South Dakota (SD) and California (CA) and before the US District Court for Northern Illinois, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and t...
    Rating:  6.7
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    William Jeffrey Margolin

    William Jeffrey Margolin

    4.510 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: With over twenty (20) years of criminal courtroom experience, attorney William Margolin, started his career as an assistant state’s attorney prosecuting all types of cases ranging from charges of driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs to vio...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Philip Robert Nathe

    Philip Robert Nathe

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: At The Law Office of Philip R. Nathe, our criminal defense attorney brings exceptional experience to the aid of our clients. Attorney Philip Nathe began in the DuPage County criminal courts as courtroom clerk more than three decades ago. Attorney ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Kevin A. Halverson

    Kevin A. Halverson

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Kevin is truly a very knowledgeable attorney. He does not mince words -- he will tell you the truth (whether it is good or bad news) as he has worked both the prosecution and defense of many cases. And when you call -- you will always get a call b..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Benjamin Todd Stephens

    Benjamin Todd Stephens

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: I have been with Johnston Law Offices, P.C. for almost 20 years as both a law clerk, associate attorney, and now partner. My practice specializes in personal injury, criminal defense and workers' compensation law.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Bryan M. Wellner

    Bryan M. Wellner

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Bryan M. Wellner was raised in Minooka, Illinois. He is a graduate of Minooka High School. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in English. While at Illinois Wesleyan, Brya...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Henry Brian Samuels

    Henry Brian Samuels

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Henry B. Samuels has an outstanding reputation as knowledgeable, experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney producing positive outcomes for his clients. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Samuels is one of Chicago’s top criminal defense ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Peter Warren Lewis

    Peter Warren Lewis

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Review: "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 I highly recommend Peter Lewis. From start to finish, I was impressed by his relentless effort, organization, and attention to detail when handling my case. He was extremely thorough and prepared, especially during trial, where his det..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Clark Alan Walker

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    Clark Alan Walker

    3.07 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
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    Rating:  7.3
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    Troy James Parrish

    Troy James Parrish

    4.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I have over 22 years' experience. I provide aggressive representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Driver's License Reinstatement and Personal Injury/Wrongful Death. I am a former Felony Prosecutor and veteran Criminal Defense At...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Kelly Ann Vecchio

    Kelly Ann Vecchio

    4.818 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I got very lucky finding such an amazing attorney to represent me in my divorce. She was kind and understanding in my time of need and would recommend her to anyone who is in need of any kind of counsel."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Daniel Robert Zeit

    Daniel Robert Zeit

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I needed expert help for my son who had serious felony charges filed against him that were unfair (really) but complicated. Dan used his knowledge of the law, as well as familiarity with every prosecutor/judge/lawyer and the system in Waukegan, to..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    John Paul Schwulst

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    John Paul Schwulst

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning
    Bio: John Schwulst is a seasoned litigator, having tried cases from Antitrust to Zoning over the years. Of particular note are seven Murder trials, numerous Child Custody trials and many civil trials in Contract, Property, Leasehold and Estate proceedi...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Reem Odeh

    Reem Odeh

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Reem H. Odeh is a dedicated litigation attorney who concentrates in a range of law areas including immigration, personal injury, criminal defense, family, medical malpractice, social security, commercial, bankruptcy, and disability law. T...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Jayne Anne Ingles

    Jayne Anne Ingles

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jayne is an excellent lawyer. She was recommended to me and I have already referred several more people to her. She is extremely knowledgeable and seems to actually care about people and not just money. She has great pricing and keeps you informed..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Robert Lewis Elovitz

    Robert Lewis Elovitz

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: 27 years experience is the defense of serious criminal cases such as: 1st Degree Murder Attempted 1st Degree Murder Arson Conspiracy to Manufacture Controlled Substance Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substance Sexual Assualt Child Pornography...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Amy Melton

    Amy Melton

    4.531 reviews
    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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    Stefan K. Fenner

    Stefan K. Fenner

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Fenner is a partner at the law firm of Giovannini Olshansky.Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1977, Mr. Fenner was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2005 and joined the Federal General Bar for the Northern District of Illinois in 2006.Mr. Fenne...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Brian Russel Freiman

    Brian Russel Freiman

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I had hired Mr. Freiman for a dui case. I was offered many offers but Brian didn't stop fighting for me until we got an offer that was fair. He was even ready for a trial if it had to come to that point. Brian Freiman will fight for you every step..."
    Rating:  7.7
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