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    Frank Max Valenti

    Frank Max Valenti

    3.45 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    Review: "I have known and used Frank as an attorney for over 20 years. I had him defend me in a criminal case and my divorce. He was always there to answer my questions truthfully and expeditiously. I have read all of his reviews and the bad one is so far ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    George S. Pfeifer

    George S. Pfeifer

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney George Pfeifer is the founding member of Pfeifer & Pfeifer, Attorneys at Law. For more than 35 years, Attorney George Pfeifer has been representing people charged with criminal cases. Mr. Pfeifer has garnered a reputation as being a fair,...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Dorothy Bertram Johnson

    Dorothy Bertram Johnson

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Rating:  7.5
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    Kelly R. Harms

    Kelly R. Harms

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense
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    Elisabeth Regine Pollock

    Elisabeth Regine Pollock

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Corporate and Incorporation, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more
    Review: "I had the misfortune to be wrongly accused and prosecuted by an unethical USAO attorney, and tried before a judge who engaged in misconduct with the USAO. The process traumatized me, and destroyed any faith I had in our justice system. However, Ms..."
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    Nancy Stingle Perkoski

    Nancy Stingle Perkoski

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Adoption, Child Custody, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Nancy got me out of court for the first time in almost 9 years. I had other attorneys and no one would stand up for me and my kids and stand behind the laws the way Nancy did for us. She and her team sees where the system fails us in family court ..."
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    James Scott Schwarzbach

    James Scott Schwarzbach

    2.98 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My family couldn’t have chosen a better lawyer. Quick efficient and communicates well. Thank you. "
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    Bruce Michael Rafalson

    Bruce Michael Rafalson

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Land Use and Zoning, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "He is not only the best attorney he is also considered by me as a friend. I would highly recommend him to any and everyone I know who could use his service, A Super Attorney A Super Lawyer"
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    Klaudia Jasinski

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
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    Rating:  6.3
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    Mark Richard Steffen

    Mark Richard Steffen

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense, Land Use and Zoning and more
    Review: "Atty. Steffens courtroom manner and integrity were in my opinion second to none. I was very happy with the results of my divorce decree which is ongoing and willbe for several more years."
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    Daniel P. Madigan

    Daniel P. Madigan

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Daniel P. Madigan is the founding and managing partner of Lake Cook Legal Solutions, LLC. He is an experienced attorney who provides customized assistance to every client he represents. He is ready to take his years of experience and put them to w...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Craig Michael Grummel

    Craig Michael Grummel

    3.713 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Carrollton, Craig Grummel understands the legal needs within his community and has been providing superior services to clients since he was licensed in 2007. Craig earned his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University’s S...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robin Valentina Waters

    Robin Valentina Waters

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Civil Rights, Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Criminal Defense
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    Massiel Tarango

    Massiel Tarango

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
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    Curtis Matthew Dawson

    Curtis Matthew Dawson

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Dawson walked me thru what to expect and advised me on how we could proceed to get the best possible outcome. He walked me thru everything step-by-step. He checked on my progress and kept me informed via email & letters. His staff was able t..."
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    James Kenneth Jenks III

    James Kenneth Jenks III

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Land Use and Zoning and more
    Review: "I just wanted to thank you for being there to represent . Sean Paul Rias and everyone else that stands for our Freedom. Great job "
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    Courtney Elizabeth Jakobsen

    Courtney Elizabeth Jakobsen

    1.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "She forgot to get an interpreter. Did not respond my multiple emails regarding to my case. Always said that she will contact state attorney and be back to me. She never has. She got me in more trouble than it should be. It could be resolve easily ..."
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    Scott Patrick Williams

    Scott Patrick Williams

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Count on attorney Scott P. Williams for knowledgeable legal advice when you need it most. An experienced attorney for more than 30 years, Scott has dedicated his Lake County Illinois law practice to defending and asserting his clients’ rights, in ...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Gerald L. Timmerwilke

    Gerald L. Timmerwilke

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Family, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Gerald Timmerwilke is a great lawyer. It's definitely worth it to have him as your defense in any type of criminal case for sure. He's awesome, carefully explains to you everything about the situation in your in case, after carefully listening to ..."
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    April Dominique Preyar

    April Dominique Preyar

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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