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    Erin Renee Zweigart Dixon

    Erin Renee Zweigart Dixon

    5.01 review
    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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    Nicholas John Kournetas

    Nicholas John Kournetas

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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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    Dragan Ivetic

    Dragan Ivetic

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Trademark Application, Business and more
    Bio: I received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Northwestern University in 1996 and then got my JD at the University of Illinois College of Law in 1999. I have been a lawyer helping people with legal issues in the United States and International...
    Rating:  9.0
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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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    Mark Herbert Remus

    Mark Herbert Remus

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Patent Application, Intellectual Property, Criminal Defense and more
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    Sherry Lawson-Weaver

    Sherry Lawson-Weaver

    5.02 reviews
    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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    Caryn Ann Barone

    Caryn Ann Barone

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Litigation
    Review: "Caryn is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable and gives strong advocacy with outstanding ethical standards. She stands for truth and justice and does not back down. She sees through the clutter, distraction and manipulation brought by o..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Edwin K. Piraino

    Edwin K. Piraino

    5.01 review
    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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    Adam Richard Wirtz

    Adam Richard Wirtz

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Wirtz was born and raised in the western suburbs. He began his career as a Mechanical Engineer and then transitioned to Law to further his education. Mr. Wirtz gained experience and a passion for the law during law school by practicing with th...
    Rating:  7.6
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    James Carlton Dedman

    James Carlton Dedman

    4.04 reviews
    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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    Eduardo Javier Gil

    Eduardo Javier Gil

    5.05 reviews
    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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    Jeffrey M. Middlesworth

    Jeffrey M. Middlesworth

    5.04 reviews
    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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    James Patrick Steed

    James Patrick Steed

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Rating:  7.9
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    Patrick John Crimmins

    Patrick John Crimmins

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I concentrate my practice in all forms of litigation and trial practice and I consider myself a trial lawyer. Primarily, I concentrate my practice in serious personal injury law, serious accidents, wrongful death and other serious Tort litigation....
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kevin Edward Penrhyn-Lowe

    Kevin Edward Penrhyn-Lowe

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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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    Douglas Barry Wexler

    Douglas Barry Wexler

    5.01 review
    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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    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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    Shavez Devon Rosenthal

    Shavez Devon Rosenthal

    4.610 reviews
    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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    Nathaniel Holcomb

    Nathaniel Holcomb

    3.79 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: As an Illinois attorney and graduate of The John Marshall Law School, Nathaniel V. Holcomb brings both practical experience and academic excellence to his legal practice. Mr. Holcomb is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of legal service...
    Rating:  6.8
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    David Arthur Fewkes Jr.

    David Arthur Fewkes Jr.

    3.813 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "There is no doubt in my mind that David Fewkes is the best lawyer you can have on your side! I had estate and legal document issues that needed to be taken care of during a very stressful time in my life. However, from our very first meeting to re..."
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