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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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    Danielle Elizabeth Giannola

    Danielle Elizabeth Giannola

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "My Personal Experience Working with Four Divorce Lawyers After two years of navigating my divorce, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a lawyer the “right fit.” I hope my experience helps others starting this process. In the beginning, I didn’t kn..."
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Isioma Ebiringah

    Isioma Ebiringah

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My name is Isioma Victor Ebiringah and I attended Northern Illinois University. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a Minor in History. I entered into law school with the goal of acquiring and honing the skills necessa...
    Rating:  7.2
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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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    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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    Jonathan P. Erickson

    Jonathan P. Erickson

    4.944 reviews
    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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    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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    Ann Marie Lampariello-Perez

    Ann Marie Lampariello-Perez

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  9.6
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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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    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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    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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    Peter C. Wachowski

    Peter C. Wachowski

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Peter Wachowski is a well-rounded lawyer who takes great pride in his work and has a passion for helping people in need. He is constantly looking for ways to improve, and won’t stand for complacency. Peter is well educated and versed in his field,...
    Rating:  8.6
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    David Drwencke

    David Drwencke

    2.813 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney David R. Drwencke brings an aggressive, nuanced approach to every file that he works on and will do his best to find creative solutions to resolve clients’ legal matters. When you work with Attorney Drwencke, you will be working with an e...
    Rating:  7.8
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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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