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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Employment and Labor, Criminal Defense

Review: "I hired Mike in 2002 to handle a company harrasment suit, he handled it with a strong ethic and helped me. I was referred to him by the ABA."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

Bio: Sturgis E. Chadwick III graduated John Marshal Law School at the top of his class in 1984, and in 1986, just a year and a half later, started his own law firm with James G. Lakerdas. Together, Chadwick and Lakerdas began providing top-tier legal s...

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: As a family law attorney, I will be a strong advocate for you and your family in times of crisis. Whether you need a dissolution, a post-decree action such as modification of child support or parenting time, I will be by your side and fighting for...

Rating: 8.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Alex interceded on my behalf to represent me with no prior knowledge of my background or character. He was victorious and I was judged innocent. I was in a rough spot in my life and told him a conviction would seriously damage my career aspirati..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. I love my hometown and I'm proud to be practicing law here. I started my legal career at the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office as an Assistant State's Attorney. There I learned what it meant to...

Rating: 8.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Juan C. Martinez started as an paralegal/interpreter for the Law Office of Chuck Bretz & Associates and later for the Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C. while attending Law School. Juan graduated from Robert Morris College in Orland Park, IL wit...

Rating: 6.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Joseph Peter M. Urgo is a excelent attorney in law... I really liked his way of working and his expirience in the field that he represents... He's a really knowledgeable attorney.... My family is very appreciated in all of what he did for us!!! I ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 8.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "Skilled and fair attorney - either as a former ASA or criminal defense counsel"

Rating: 7.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I used mr metoyer services a few years ago. I was impressed with his knowledge He is very smart and will fight for you. Worth every dollar. I cant think of anyone Better for the job. I was extremely happy with his services.."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Attorney Rosario M. Spaccaferro is a graduate of DePaul University (where he was awarded a Presidential Scholarship and inducted as a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars) and IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in Chicago (where he w...

Rating: 7.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "Atty Brandon McRoyal, Atty "McRoyal" helped me in a extremely long custody case. As a father it was a very difficult case. He fought for sole custody of two little girls and won the case ! I would recommend this Atty for his ability to maintain hi..."

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Review: "I was referred to Mr. Malin by a VERY reputable criminal defense attorney in both McLean and Livingston Co (Illinois) whom recently retired. He assured me that Mr.Malin would be excellent council to represent me. He stated that “I would need someo..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI and DWI

Review: "Ernie is a great guy to have by your side no matter what you’re facing. I have hired him for cases in my youth, referred friends and family to him and every time he was outstanding. He knows the law and how to help in your defense. "

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(844) 651-5623

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Carrie L. Clark is admitted to practice in Illinois, Iowa, and the Federal Court of the Central District of Illinois. Carrie is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Rock Island County Bar Association....

Rating: 6.6

Call for a FREE consultation(309) 722-2214

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Review: "This man gave me new hope after I thought all was lost. The states attorney had it out for me, and Brendan won on a motion to suppress. He can beat the police, the sleazeball lawyers and make the Judges think twice. One of the best motion writers ..."

Rating: 6.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "Atty Michael Cavanaugh is the best accident lawyer I've ever known. He takes care of his clients with a personal touch that you almost feel like you are friends. Atty Cavanaugh has been our chosen lawyer since my son's vehicular accident. Then a s..."

Rating: 6.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more

Review: "I hired David for two cases I had in the same year. Both were felony cases. I was looking at jail time but David knew what to do and guided me thru it all. I ended up with drug class and probation on one case and probation on the the other. He rea..."

Rating: 6.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more

Bio: Attorney Eduardo J. Gil is a native of Argentina. He concentrates in all areas of law, including Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Worker’s Compensation, Real Estate, Criminal/Traffic and Family Law. Attorney Gil is a 1990 Juris Doctorate grad...

Rating: 7.5

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