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    Dennis Allan Harrison

    Dennis Allan Harrison

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "I used Dennis for a traffic violation I did not commit. Dennis was knowledgeable, patient and did an excellent job explaining my options and helping to decide what we would do. My case was dismissed and I'm super pleased with his expertise and exp..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Ryan Francis Parker

    Ryan Francis Parker

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Adoption
    Review: "I hired Mr. Parker as my defense lawyer on a DUI charge. Ryan worked extremely hard in finding evidence to that weakened the state's case enough to where we worked out an excellent plea deal that I could not pass up. Had a great chance of winning ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jennifer B. Wagner

    Jennifer B. Wagner

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I really appreciate this women with all of my heart. She was so nice understanding and patient with me. I haven’t had a license in 6 years …I now have a license . I have over 6 traffic tickets with dupage county she represented me and even when I ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Robin Lorain Berry

    Robin Lorain Berry

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Robin is a great lawyer & person. She strives to make sure you’re happy in the end. She’s very smart and caring. She went above and beyond to get my case resolved and fast. She does not give up! Highly recommend!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Patrick R. Fagan

    Patrick R. Fagan

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "excellent lawyer, honest and hard working"
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    Catharine Downard O'Daniel

    Catharine Downard O'Daniel

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was represented by Catherine in a federal drug conspiracy and her professionalism and care was unmatch, she is by far and hands down the best!"
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    John Arthur Logan

    John Arthur Logan

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Expungement and more
    Review: "We called John, and after explaining what had happened, we met with him. He accepted our case and reassured us every thing would be fine. We cannot thank him enough for his professionalism and hard work."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Ingrid Linnea Nierman

    Ingrid Linnea Nierman

    4.113 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Ms Nierman and her team were very easy to work with and very understanding and sympathetic to our situation. She was very responsive and did a great job with laying out our options to us. Thank you for the great assistance."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Kyle James Worby

    Kyle James Worby

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Review: "I will recommend Kyle to anyone looking for a lawyer. He is very professional, knowledgeable and, kept me informed throughout my case. Even when my employer was a little more than demanding, he pressed on until we had the outcome we wanted. I am v..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Dale Robert Thomas

    Dale Robert Thomas

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
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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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    Arthur Robert Winstein

    Arthur Robert Winstein

    4.256 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Art explained things very well to me and made me feel at ease as the court date approached. He was very thorough in filing motions and fought hard for me. I've since recommended him to a friend, who has retained him and has nothing but praise for ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Colin A. Gage

    Colin A. Gage

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Rating:  6.9
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    David William Lawler

    David William Lawler

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: I am a Southern Illinois University School of Law alumni who has been practicing is Southern Illinois since 2010. I was a prosecutor with the Williamson County State's Attorney office. I handled a variety of criminal cases ranging from drug posses...
    Rating:  7.8
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    David Harold Kerstein

    David Harold Kerstein

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He Truly cares about his clients and doing what is best for them. He is professional and I knew from day one that I could trust him and that he would do a good job for me. He was honest with me, he got me exactly the deal that I wanted, and most i..."
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    Jessica Marie Schreiber

    Jessica Marie Schreiber

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jessica is a very professional attorney who has her clients best interest on the top of her mind. She is very knowledgeable and answered every question I had thoroughly. She went out of her way in helping me with my situation, and exceeded any exp..."
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    Daniel James McCreary

    Daniel James McCreary

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Estate Planning
    Bio: Dan speaks, reads, and writes Spanish fluently. After working as an Associate at several prominent law firms, Dan opened McCreary Law Offices, P.C. in May of 2015. He has extensive experience representing clients in family-based immigration, depor...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jeffrey T. Page

    Jeffrey T. Page

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was a translator in a divorce case, which Jeffrey handled. He was very professional, respectful, and responsive to the client's needs. Jeffrey achieved the desired results. "
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    Thomas C. Hallock

    Thomas C. Hallock

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Mr. Hallock is a great attorney. Tom handled my case with sincerity, empathy, and put me at ease throughout the legal process. He kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me great peace of mind. I highly reccomend hiring Mr. Hallock t..."
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    Tamara Nora Holder

    Tamara Nora Holder

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Tamara N. Holder is an Illinois defense attorney, TV/radio legal analyst and political blogger. Tamara Holder is the principal of The Law Firm of Tamara N. Holder, LLCand founder of . Her work includes: expungement andclemency, criminal defense (f...
    Rating:  6.8
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