Top Rated Chicago, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chicago Has 1538 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6621 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Park Ridge)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: When I started my own practice, my goal was to provide my clients with compassionate, competent legal representation, and open, effective communication. That was and continues to be my goal with each and every client. My practice focuses mainly on...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Skokie)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Land Use and Zoning and more

Review: "I have used Kim for a very long time for my own use and my real estate business. I found her to possess the knowledge and the ability to see things through to the end with honesty and success."

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chicago, IL

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 Attorney near Chicago (Chicagoland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "Tom is a great attorney. He really helped me a lot. Tom is also very reasonable with his pricing. When he finished up my case, one of the lady's came up to me and told me I have a great attorney based on what he did for me. Thanks man."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (South Holland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate

Review: "Help my son out of a difficult marriage and it was at a great price. Took a bit longer then expected but we are happy with the results. We sent her referrals and her and her staff took care of them. She does great traffic court and all in her offi..."

Rating: 6.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Palos Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Nicholas W. Karas is a Former Assistant State's Attorney with over 15 years of experience, who has concentrated his practice in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law He represents those charged with criminal offenses, both Misdemeanor (includin...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Niles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Workers Compensation and more

Review: "When i fisrt walk in is office i was so confuse and not hope off what will we happen whit the case. So i remenber very clearly when Phil ask me and i explain everything to him he look at me and said we have a case and we will figth to get what is ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Homewood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family

Review: "I never imagined I’d be in a situation where I needed a DUI attorney, but when it happened, I felt lost and overwhelmed. A friend told me to call McDermott Law Group, and from the first conversation, I knew I was in good hands. He didn't judge me—..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Northlake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, General Practice, Car Accident and more

Review: "I am writing this review for Mr. Berns. Mr Berns is an excellent attorney and I recommend that if you have a criminal case that he be hired. Mr Burns was always available and showed a ton of passion for me and my cases . No other attorney coul..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Evanston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Addison)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Barry did a excellent job for me. I was denied a pension from the police department that I worked for based on a prior case that my department dug up. Barry did such a great job and won the case for me and basically changed IL pension law for poli..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Palos Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Trusts and more

Review: "Very good with clients and deep knowledge of the law"

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Addison)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more

Review: "Jay Reese handled a business case for me. After a very dishonest business refused to pay for services, Mr. Reese was successful at the trial in building a case and I received the money owed. Not only did he do a great job, but he is a great person..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Addison)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

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

Review: "I have known and used Frank as an attorney for over 20 years. I had him defend me in a criminal case and my divorce. He was always there to answer my questions truthfully and expeditiously. I have read all of his reviews and the bad one is so far ..."

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chicago (Evanston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney George Pfeifer is the founding member of Pfeifer & Pfeifer, Attorneys at Law. For more than 35 years, Attorney George Pfeifer has been representing people charged with criminal cases. Mr. Pfeifer has garnered a reputation as being a fair,...

Rating: 7.1

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