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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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    Matthew Scott Arthur

    Matthew Scott Arthur

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "I met with Matt for an expert consultation while negotiating a real estate property settlement during my divorce. He walked me through my rights under the law and various options and even offered some creative suggestions that my divorce attorney ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Joseph Cervantez

    Joseph Cervantez

    4.47 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Government and more
    Bio: Joseph A. Cervantez is a Graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law. Joseph had the privilege of beginning his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office where he gained valuable court ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Mark Andrew Nickel

    Mark Andrew Nickel

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Outside of work I am an avid outdoorsman. I enjoy fishing, hiking and camping. My other interests include music and exercise, particularly running.
    Rating:  7.7
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    William Wytte Phillip Atkins

    William Wytte Phillip Atkins

    3.97 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I prosecuted criminal cases and defended civil lawsuits against County government for twenty years and now I am bringing that experience to my private practice. I handle a wide variety of legal matters affecting individuals, including employment l...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Justin James Sather

    Justin James Sather

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Justin is a great lawyer! He was very up front and honest. I hired him for a DUI case and through out the whole process he made sure that I understood what was going on & what the next steps would be. I am very satisfied with his services. I would..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Gran M McKerlie

    Gran M McKerlie

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Growing up with a single mother in a low income area Gran McKerlie takes pride in assisting local underprivileged persons in need of legal help. While in law school, Gran interned as an Illinois Supreme Court 711 licensee at the Kane County Public...
    Rating:  6.6
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    James Michael Bailey

    James Michael Bailey

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Real Estate
    Bio: As you can see, I have just retired from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office where I was a senior attorney in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions. I have experience in dealing with very complex issues, judges and fellow attorneys. I have t...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jawayria Zarreen Kalimullah

    Jawayria Zarreen Kalimullah

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation
    Review: "What a wonderful job Jawayria accomplished for me. She is extremely detail oriented, diligently earnest and will keep obtaining information to ensure she has learned everything there is to know about your case. She worked tirelessly and at the mos..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    David Michael Smith

    David Michael Smith

    5.019 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Founding Attorney & CEO | Chicago Trusted Attorneys® As the Founding Attorney and CEO of Chicago Trusted Attorneys®, David brings over a decade of criminal defense litigation and trial experience representing clients facing both felony and misdeme...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Patrick Eugene Halliday

    Patrick Eugene Halliday

    4.47 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Mr. Halliday was born and raised in Peoria, IL, and he is the founder and owner of Halliday Law, LLC. The opening of his own office in central Illinois was a process that started at the end of 2017 after having been a partner in a major Chicago ba...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Adam Michael Altman

    Adam Michael Altman

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection
    Bio: Every accused person is entitled to a defense. The government has virtually unlimited resources at its disposal, which can make any defendant feel that the odds are stacked against them. However, a defense team that diligently challenges the gover...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Paul Deluca

    Paul Deluca

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referred to Mr. DeLuca from a close family friend who used his services in the past. I was extremely pleased with Mr. DeLuca's professionalism in Court and how readily available he was to answer any questions I had concerning my case. I'd re..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jayne Anne Ingles

    Jayne Anne Ingles

    5.05 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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    Michael D. Baker

    Michael D. Baker

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Michael performed top level work on my immigration case through prompt communication and high level professionalism. He performed extensive research into my case and looked at all of the details and facts when making his decisions. I was prepared ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Allan Abel Ackerman

    Allan Abel Ackerman

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 64 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
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    James C. Ten Ten Broeck

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    James C. Ten Ten Broeck

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: James C. Ten Broeck Jr. combines an extensive legal background with a global perspective, guiding clients through some of the most complex challenges in criminal, civil, and immigration law. Originally from Rogers Park, Chicago, he studied ancient...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robert Bernard Ramirez

    Robert Bernard Ramirez

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Commercial and more
    Review: "When my young adult grandson was arrested, his girl friend was given an order of protection and he was advised to get a lawyer. We hired Robert Ramirez who gave my grandson expert advice and represented him in court. There were a couple of continu..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jeffrey Ryan Brown

    Jeffrey Ryan Brown

    4.17 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jeff Brown is an experienced trial lawyer. Due to his extensive jury trial experience, he has a broad and deep knowledge of the Illinois legal system. You can trust his advice and make informed decisions that are right for you.
    Rating:  9.0
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    Robert Allan Loeb

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    Robert Allan Loeb

    5.01 review
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Rating:  6.9
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