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    Anthony Robert Burch

    Anthony Robert Burch

    4.517 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Criminal Defense
    Review: " Mr Burch is every bit of Genuine, Honest, Straight forward and very Professional! Mr Burch did not hesitate to take on my sons case when I called for help. I must say his representation of my son was Awesome!, Anthony Burch Got the results we ..."
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    Matthew Scott Wilzbach

    Matthew Scott Wilzbach

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Matt is very good and will help in any way he can. He has been very good to my family. He puts up a good fight and listens to anything you tell him and is very respectful. He has saved me from a long time in jail as well been very amazing!! I high..."
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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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    Eugene Charles Ognibene

    Eugene Charles Ognibene

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I had multiple cases pending in multiple counties, all the while I was on probation. I walked on all the new arrests. I am a free man thanks to Gene.""
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jennifer C. Healy

    Jennifer C. Healy

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jennifer C. Healy is the ultimate dynamo as a lawyer. Fast, thorough, knowledgeable and relentless until the job is done. She represents my professional Athletes when they need any assistance. Jennifer is the best!"
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    James C. Bertucci

    James C. Bertucci

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "He’s been my family’s lawyer for a long time. Great person and even better lawyer. High recommend."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Marc A. Bessette

    Marc A. Bessette

    5.024 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Professional, knowledgeable and helpful through every aspect of your legal experience. Marc truly cares about your case and those he represents. Would not hesitate to refer him to family or anyone that is looking for any sort of legal representati..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Phillip Aaron Brigham

    Phillip Aaron Brigham

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "As a consultant that deals with family abductions I deal with a lot of Family law attorneys nationwide. My experience with Mr. Brigham was exceptional. Mr. Brigham knew his stuff and made it easy for me to do my job, by doing his. I cant say enoug..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    James Phillip Steinman

    James Phillip Steinman

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Review: "I was in a lengthy marriage and I needed a skilled lawyer to represent me. He provided the experience I needed to help me keep my house and still maintain a reasonable standard of living. If I need an attorney, I will contact J. Phillip Steinman."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Stephen William Bush

    Stephen William Bush

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Steve Bush has been an attorney since 1981. He has vast experience in handling family and criminal law as well as reinstatement work at the Secretary of State’s Office. Steve worked as a construction worker prior to becoming an attorney and brings...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Matthew Paul Schutte

    Matthew Paul Schutte

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Rating:  8.5
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    Andrea I. Bergstrom

    Andrea I. Bergstrom

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation and more
    Review: "Andrea was knowledgeable and excellent in handling my case and managing the entire process digitally. Great partner."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Richard A. Anderson

    Richard A. Anderson

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Mr. Anderson kept me informed the entire time, was very personable, reasonably priced, and personally returned my calls in a timely manner. I highly recommend his services!"
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    Douglas E. Zeit

    Douglas E. Zeit

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Doug has been my personal lawyer for over 30 years. He has represented me in all levels of law from divorces and child support to criminal cases. I have recommended him to many people over the years. He has always been available for me sometimes a..."
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    Jason David Majer

    Jason David Majer

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "He did a great job! He did exactly what he was supposed to do! He’s a great lawyer and easy to talk to!"
    Rating:  6.9
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    David J. O'Connor

    David J. O'Connor

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Dave did an outstanding job in both preparing and trying my case. He was able to bring the key facts to light that ultimately impacted the decision. Win or lose, I was comfortable that my case was presented in a thorough and professional manner. I..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Richard Henry Schmack

    Richard Henry Schmack

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Richard Schmack was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Berwyn, Illinois. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois in 1977 with double majors in Political Science and History. In 1980 he received his Juri...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Neil Jerome Levine

    Neil Jerome Levine

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Immigration, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend attorney Neil Levine. He is very informative and thorough with his work. I am very pleased with the way he handled our case. I appreciate the fact that he walked us through every step and kept us informed about everything. He al..."
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    Loren A. Seidner

    Loren A. Seidner

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Loren was a former Asst State's Attorney. He knows the judges. That's what matters, so he's a solid choice for criminal representation. Mine was a pretty simple affair but he handled it well through expungement."
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    William H. Laws

    William H. Laws

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr laws will not beat around the bush with you and if he knows your in a good situation he will let you know, If not he will most defiantly tell you where you messed up at and or get it straightened out with no problem. You want a guy that listens..."
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    Theodore Joseph Adams

    Theodore Joseph Adams

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "good honest lawyer. this is the case that hurt me a lot in my life because i was falsely accuse of something and Theodore J Adams took me out of this problem by making sure the judge knew the truth that i was innocent. He was able to beat my case ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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