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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: I have worked as a criminal defense attorney throughout my entire legal career. After graduating from DePaul Law School in 2007, I opened a law firm as a sole practitioner and represented clients in criminal defense, DUI and expungement cases in C...

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Former highly decorated Police Officer, Police Detective, and Police Supervisor, Illinois Private Detective and Accident Investigator. Worked with numerous Associate Attorneys and Law Firms.

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois

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

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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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Health Care, Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "I have used Nick in the past for my own real estate transactions, now referring him to my clients has grown our relationship, both professional and personally. He is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the law and will be my go-to source for f..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Power Of Attorney and more

Bio: Honored to provide legal advice on a one-on-one level, guided by education, experience, and faith.

Rating: 7.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more

Review: "This was my first time having a lawyer for anything and Andrea made me feel so comfortable. She explained everything to me down to smallest detail, knew her stuff and reassured me that she would do her best to represent me well. She said "I'm a gr..."

Rating: 6.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice and more

Bio: At the Law Offices of Ryan N. Hejmanowski the needs of my clients become my needs. I am dedicated to bringing justice to those clients in need of counsel. When you need an attorney to protect your interests, let me help you. I am a Will County att...

Rating: 7.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Child Custody and more

Bio: I served on active duty in the USAF JAG Corps for 4 years before entering into the reserves. I am married to Michael Dixon and together we have 1 son, a cat, and a dog. I look forward to representing the civilian and military communities in the ar...

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Nick really got me through a very hard time in my life. He always showed up and dazzled the courtroom with his good looks, wit, and wisdom. Next time I get arrested, he will be the FIRST person I call!"

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Review: "I hired Ms. Lawson-Weaver for a traffic matter. She really fought hard to get good results for me. I was very happy with the outcome. I would hire her again and I trust her to go to bat for me."

Rating: 7.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime

Review: "I had no prior experience with legal traffic matters and was stopped/arrested for DUI in January 2016. I retained Ed Piraino's services based upon word of mouth. Initial communication was light but he was busy negotiating with the state's attorney..."

Rating: 6.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor

Review: "I recently settled a case and was represented by Attorney Cohen. The case spanned over a few years which did require much patience on my part, however, I was really impressed on how Attorney Cohen frequently updated me as to the status of my case ..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: I have been licensed since 1991, and have worked in various fields, including Federal section 1983 actions and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Counselor's Office. For the past 14 years I have specialized in Family Law. I am married with 3...

Rating: 7.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

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

Review: "Mr. Deadman was far more than an attorney, he was honest, compassionate, and forthright. From the very moment I first spoke to him about my legal issue he instantly instilled in me a measure of confidence that never failed during my court appearan..."

Rating: 6.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Family

Review: "Melinda is a very thorough, astute attorney. Great communication, and great knowledge of law/the legal system. Very happy with our outcome!"

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: We opened Zuma Law in order to obtain great results for our clients at fair prices. After working at a non-profit and a for-profit law firm, we have seen the positives and negatives of both approaches. Our office melds the positives and discards t...

Rating: 7.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Rating: 7.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 8.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Doug Wexler handled a very important case for me and he was very professional and achieved a fantastic outcome. I highly recommend him!"

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Rating: 7.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: At the core of my practice is a client-centric philosophy. I understand that legal matters can be daunting, and my goal is to demystify the process, offering clear and comprehensive guidance every step of the way. I prioritize open communication, ...

Rating: 6.4

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