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    Clyde Guilamo

    Clyde Guilamo

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Clyde Guilamo is a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois. The Law Office of Clyde Guilamo, LLC. handles juvenile, criminal, and order of protection cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Elliot A. Pinsel

    Elliot A. Pinsel

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "Have used Elliot multiple times and every time he walks into the court room he gets things done. Usually always the first one to see the judge and he knows all the DA's. You can't go wrong by picking Elliot to represent you."
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Daniel Lawrence Giudice

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    Daniel Lawrence Giudice

    4.515 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more
    Tenacious. Compassionate. Dedicated. Providing Skill, Advocacy & Compassion to Clients for over 30 year.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Brian Keith Wright

    Brian Keith Wright

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: In 2002, Brian Wright received his Associate in Paralegal Studies from Bryant and Stratton, and in 2007, his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University; this fueled his passion for the law. Brian graduated from Northern Uni...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Dominic J. Buttitta

    Dominic J. Buttitta

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A founding member and managing partner of Buttitta Law Group, LLC, Dominic heads the litigation practice, handling both criminal and civil cases. Dominic started his legal career in 2008 as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State’s ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jeffrey Allen Fagan

    Jeffrey Allen Fagan

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Jeff graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. He earned his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago Illinois. Jeff left college before completing his undergraduate degree, ...
    Rating:  10
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    Hany G. Khoury

    Hany G. Khoury

    4.824 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "If your in need of legal counsel, Hany is who you need to talk to. Very professional and easy to talk to. Prompt and vey knowledgeable."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Elder Granger

    Elder Granger

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Elder not only treats you as a human being and not just a number but he is not just collecting a pay check. He takes pride in winning every case and will give you the attention you deserve unlike many other lawyers. I wish I had had Elder as my at..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Brian Kingston Stevens

    Brian Kingston Stevens

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Over my extensive 29 year, courtroom based career I have handled the gamut of criminal cases, including First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Burglary, Arson, Class X and Super X drug offenses, DUI and many more. My firm has handled over...
    Rating:  8.4
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    John Aaron Singer

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    John Aaron Singer

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I just finished a four day divorce trial with John. I'd consulted with many attorneys and had a previous attorney. John took on my case and essentially inherited a crazy, messy case smack dab in the middle. The opposing side had 9 4 inch binders o..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Donald John Ramsell

    Donald John Ramsell

    5.038 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Called a Top DUI Attorney by the media, my firm has handled over 15,000 DUI, criminal and traffic cases since 1986. I am an 12-time Super Lawyer. I am a published author and speaker on Traffic, criminal and DUI Defense. I have argued before the Su...
    Rating:  10
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    John Jay Eannace

    John Jay Eannace

    4.715 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Over thirty-four years of extensive trial experience. Previously served as an assistant State's Attorney for Cook County for 15 years. Responsible for the prosecution of several high-profile felony cases, served as Supervisor of the Felony Review ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Paul W. Plotnick

    Paul W. Plotnick

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Paul Plotnick established his Law Firm in 1979 to provide expert counsel to clients requiring legal assistance with Criminal Law, Real Estate, Divorce and Civil Litigation. Now recognized by Martindale Hubbell with the highest legal ability rating...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Michael J. Gilmartin

    Michael J. Gilmartin

    4.932 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Debt Collection and more
    Bio: Michael Gilmartin is a trusted advocate and the first call many make when legal representation is needed. Whether in the court room or in the conference room, Michael offers over twelve years of legal experience earned in the trenches as an assist...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Camille Maceolla Hicks

    Camille Maceolla Hicks

    4.619 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law
    Bio: Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Hearing Officer (City of Country Club Hills, IL) Hearing Officer (City of Riverdale, IL) Prosecutor,(City of Hazel Crest, IL) Extensive experience ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jeremiah Steven Harter

    Jeremiah Steven Harter

    4.715 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Jeremy S. Harter is a Partner at Harter & Schottland, P.C., a small general practice litigation firm with a big reputation for winning. Mr. Harter is quickly becoming known for his aggressive DUI and criminal defense practice. His relentless pursu...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Craig Daniel Tobin

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    Craig Daniel Tobin

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "He is an exceptional attorney. He knows what he is doing. Great service. Very good at what he does."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Michael Thomas Navigato

    Michael Thomas Navigato

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation
    Review: "We really like having Micheal as our lawyer he always returns calls and takes the time to explain things to you .. I have used him for real estate transaction , defense for a DUI for a family member and one other time .. He is never to busy to cal..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Paul Thomas Whitcombe

    Paul Thomas Whitcombe

    3.410 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: I have 20 plus years of legal experience. In criminal law, I served both as the Lee County Public Defender and as the Lee County State's Attorney. I've tried approximately 80 criminal jury trials and hundreds of bench trials and other hearings. I ...
    Rating:  10
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    Ana M. Guzman

    Ana M. Guzman

    5.014 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Ana Guzman LaScola attended University of California, Riverside, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in International Relations and French, before attending DePaul University, College of Law, in Chicago Illinois....
    Rating:  9.9
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