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    James Eric Pittman

    James Eric Pittman

    3.712 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Eric on the recommendation of another attorney for my 4 and 5th DUIs. He beat both at the trials. I was looking at significant jail time for convictions on these offenses. He flat out won and I walked away with my license in tact. I can't ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Charles Luther Bretz

    Charles Luther Bretz

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Bio: Chuck began his legal career in 1982 as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County, Illinois. He successfully prosecuted his first murder case at the age of twenty-five and won every murder case that he tried as a prosecutor thereafter, along wi...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Richard A. Kayne

    Richard A. Kayne

    3.76 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The best in business highly recommend for dupage county and rest............"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Daniel Thomas Hofmann

    Daniel Thomas Hofmann

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Mr. Hofmann was able to very quickly outline my steps needed for my defense."
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    James G. Grimaldi

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    James G. Grimaldi

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Areas of Practice DUI Felony Charges Misdemeanor Expungements Driver's License Reinstatement Traffic Tickets Bar Admissions National College for DUI Defense - Member National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys - Member Illinois Bar Associat...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Lawrence S. Beaumont

    Lawrence S. Beaumont

    3.511 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "You can trust this man in the hardest predicaments in the federal court room. Do not question his years of expertise he knows where you stand and will navigate you through anything!!! I am greatful to him. He us a great person whose patience and ..."
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    Robert Howard Shindler

    Robert Howard Shindler

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: From the very beginning, we made the decision to specialize in helping Spanish speaking people and their families with their legal problems. When someone you love has had their life turned upside down, whether arrested, a victim of medical malprac...
    Rating:  7.0
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    John Steven Beckett

    John Steven Beckett

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
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    Daniel Alan Huffman

    Daniel Alan Huffman

    2.76 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Daniel Huffman is a licensed practicing attorney in Whiteside County since 1999. While residing in Sterling Illinois, Mr. Huffman has focused his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI, Traffic, Drug Offenses and Major Felony cases. Mr. Hu...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Madelyn J. Daley

    Madelyn J. Daley

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I serve Southern Illinois in all traffic, misdemeanor and felony matters. Please visit my website:
    Rating:  6.6
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    Anthony Dijohn

    Anthony Dijohn

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Guy was amazing. I hired him for a DUI and couldn't ask for a better lawyer"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Katina Haloulos Baker

    Katina Haloulos Baker

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "I have been working with Mrs. Baker for a few years now. She has represented me both personally and professionally on many different capacities. We have referred her services to friends and family and have all shared the same experiences we have h..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Michael Jay Marovich

    Michael Jay Marovich

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mike is a very skilled attorney, helped me out when others wouldn’t, very knowledgeable and aggressive. Highly recommend."
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    James Carlton Dedman

    James Carlton Dedman

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Mr. Deadman was far more than an attorney, he was honest, compassionate, and forthright. From the very moment I first spoke to him about my legal issue he instantly instilled in me a measure of confidence that never failed during my court appearan..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Spiros S. Nicolet

    Spiros S. Nicolet

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Earned his Law Degree from Marquette University in 1991. Attorney Nicolet worked at Madgrigrano, Gagliardi, Zievers & Aiello during Law School and then worked for Westlaw the premier provider of legal research materials for law firms. After 13 yea...
    Rating:  7.3
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    John Malvik

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    John Malvik

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: John Malvik (Senior Attorney) was admitted to the bar in 1974. He is licensed to practice in the state of Illinois, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts of Northern and Central Illinois. He received his Bachelor of Arts f...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Adam N. Stillo

    Adam N. Stillo

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Uncontested Divorce and more
    Bio: Dear Prospective Client, I hope you contact me and give me the opportunity to represent you. I have been practicing law in Illinois since 1978. As a prosecutor, criminal and DUI defense lawyer, and family law advocate, I have tried or settled over...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Kyle A Korkus

    Kyle A Korkus

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: I have a passion for criminal defense and family law. I also have experience in business law, estate planning and probate, and real estate law, with an emphasis on civil litigation.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Cathleen M. Macelroy

    Cathleen M. Macelroy

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I have hired her for criminal and family law which was combined and i was very satisfied with her work, her price is fair and you get what you pay for , she is not out to take your money which i had to fire another attorney for that reason, she wi..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    John Joseph Downey

    John Joseph Downey

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "We have obtained his council in several issues of different natures. From dog citations,traffic,and neighborhood harrassment so far the case that have been ruled we have been very satified with the outcome and trust his advice and knowledge greatly."
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