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    Isabelle S. Abbott

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    Isabelle S. Abbott

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Isabelle began her career in public defense, representing clients in misdemeanor and traffic cases with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. She later joined the Illinois Commerce Commission, serving as a Staff Attorney in the Office of Gener...
    Rating:  5.4
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    Viviana Ramirez

    Viviana Ramirez

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Bio: When you're facing a legal issue, you want an attorney that not only knows the law and has a track record of success, but also someone who will take the time to explain your rights, and make sure you understand exactly what's being done on your be...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Dimitrios Jim Dimeas

    Dimitrios Jim Dimeas

    4.810 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a 26-year veteran litigator with extensive trial experience who works on complex criminal cases. I have the unique distinction of never having lost a case in DuPage County. I have represented clients in cases involving serious state and feder...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Richard Louis Fenbert

    Richard Louis Fenbert

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Richard is the founding member of Fenbert & Associates, LLC. He worked at a nationally recognized criminal law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, before moving back to his hometown. Richard represented celebrities, physicians, and athletes. He also lectured...
    Rating:  10
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    Marshall Curtis Libert

    Marshall Curtis Libert

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: As a Experienced Chicago area Criminal Attorney, Marshall Libert attended Northern Illinois College of Law, graduating in 1982. I am also a licenced Commercial Pilot, and Flight instructor. I served for 29 years as an Assistant State's Attorney wi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Cosmo Joseph Tedone

    Cosmo Joseph Tedone

    5.013 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Cosmo J. Tedone was born on December 13, 1966 in Manchester, Connecticut. Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Christopher J. Zaruba

    Christopher J. Zaruba

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Christopher J. Zaruba is a founding partner at Smit Zaruba, P.C. Before co-founding the firm, he spent twelve years at a well-known suburban law firm representing clients in family law matters involving parentage, child support, guardianship, diss...
    Rating:  10
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    Jerry David Bischoff

    Jerry David Bischoff

    5.056 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Throughout my lifetime, I've been acquainted with numerous attorneys for a variety of different reasons. Jerry is quite frankly, the best attorney I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with. He genuinely cares about his clients, is very kno..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Justin M Bougher

    Justin M Bougher

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a graduate of the University of Iowa where I received a degree in English. I then attended DePaul University where i received my J.D. From there I worked briefly in Chicago as a criminal defense attorney. In May of 2011 I accepted a position ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Anthony Scott Villalobos

    Anthony Scott Villalobos

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Personal Injury
    Bio: Experience, With Energy: I believe the right attorney for your case is the attorney with the experience to know what he is doing, but the energy to relentlessly attack. Many attorneys are reactionary, meaning they wait for the other side’s attorne...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Michael Patrick O'Donnell

    Michael Patrick O'Donnell

    5.011 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Michael P. O'Donnell worked at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office for over 11 years, handling all types of felony, misdemeanor and traffic cases. Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Mr. O'Donnell served as a clerk at the State’s Atto...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Raul A. Villalobos

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    Raul A. Villalobos

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Immigration and more
    Bio: With nearly five decades of experience, Raul Villalobos is a distinguished attorney and the founder of Villalobos & Associates. His journey began as a Cook County State’s Attorney, where his vigorous pursuit of justice and impressive trial work ea...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Larry Michael Amoni

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    Larry Michael Amoni

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "Larry was great to work with. He handled every aspect of my case in a timely manner and kept me up to date through the entire process. Highly recommend!"
    Rating:  9.6
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    Richard Joseph Albanese

    Richard Joseph Albanese

    5.098 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My name is Richard Albanese and I am a Traffic and Criminal Defense Attorney uniquely geographically located to provide exceptional representation to residents of Illinois and Wisconsin. I am fully licensed and actively practicing in both Illinois...
    Rating:  10
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    Saul Ferris

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    Saul Ferris

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    THREE SUPREME COURT VICTORIES! ZERO LOSSES. CONTACT THE LAW FIRM OF FERRIS & THOMPSON, LTD. IN ALL MATTERS OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE & PERSONAL INJURY TODAY.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Ara Joseph Kernan

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    Ara Joseph Kernan

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I had an unfortunate set of circumstances come my way and I needed legal help. Mr. Kernan was extremely helpful and took the time to explain to me details I wanted to know and answered my questions. I would highly recommend Mr. Kernan to anyone wh..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    J. Nicolas Albukerk

    J. Nicolas Albukerk

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more
    Bio: Nick Albukerk is the founder and principal attorney of Albukerk & Associates. He leads our firm in representing clients who struggle with a wide range of litigation and trial matters throughout Chicagoland. His confidence and effectiveness in the ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Darrell Keith Seigler

    Darrell Keith Seigler

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Commercial and more
    Review: "Our working relationship with Mr. Seigler spanned over 4 years. It was not associated with criminal defense, but with civil problems regarding an easement. Mr. Seigler was contacted & hired after another local lawyer was paid to get resolution to ..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Katherine Kinga Levine

    Katherine Kinga Levine

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Former Cook County Prosecutor
    Rating:  9.5
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    Raymond M. Flavin

    Raymond M. Flavin

    5.023 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For more than 30 years I have handled DUI cases and domestic battery cases, I have appeared in Federal Court, State Appellate Court and have presided at local Arbitration Hearings. I handle criminal charges from retail theft to murder. I happily t...
    Rating:  9.2
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