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    Jason Alan Ott

    Jason Alan Ott

    4.970 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
    Bio: My name is Jason Ott and I am the owner of Ott Law Group, P.C. I primarily handle Auto Accident and Personal Injury matters. I have offices in Chicago, Illinois and Valparaiso, Indiana. I also handle Criminal Defense and DUI matters. I am licensed...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Susan L. Stambaugh

    Susan L. Stambaugh

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, State, Local And Municipal Law and more
    Bio: Illinois-licensed attorney with an extensive litigation background in various areas of law, including criminal defense and family law, with some coverage of civil and administrative law matters; 1 year of experience as a criminal prosecutor. Repre...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Randy Kirk Johnson

    Randy Kirk Johnson

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Family, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Mr. Johnson represented myself in a family law matter. The entire process from start to finish took a little over one year and the process was pretty pricey, but.... it was worth every penny. Mr. Johnson was amazing at keeping me informed and talk..."
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    Glenn M. Sowa

    Glenn M. Sowa

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: At Law Office of Glenn M. Sowa, LLC, we are one of the oldest law firms in Illinois dedicated to criminal defense. Our criminal defense attorneys provide representation in all Illinois felonies and misdemeanors, including homicide, white-collar cr...
    Rating:  9.5
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    John Clyde Webster

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    John Clyde Webster

    1.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Rating:  7.2
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    Donald J Cosley

    Donald J Cosley

    4.121 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Donald J. Cosley has been representing Illinois residents in criminal defense and family law cases for over 20 years. He has a wealth of courtroom experience and an undying commitment to providing quality client service. He personally handles all ...
    Rating:  10
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    Charles N Ogan

    Charles N Ogan

    5.016 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I had a traffic accident in my personal vehicle ending with me getting a citation. I have a CDL and had no accidents on my record. I hired charles and we went to trial on 5/11/23. I'm glad to say the charge was dismissed."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Luke Allen Thomas

    Luke Allen Thomas

    3.97 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Banking, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I am dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome in every case for which I am retained. My wife and I both practice in the same law firm so we are able to dedicate an extraordinary amount of time to our practice and our clients. I always want...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Bryan M. Wellner

    Bryan M. Wellner

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Bryan M. Wellner was raised in Minooka, Illinois. He is a graduate of Minooka High School. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in English. While at Illinois Wesleyan, Brya...
    Rating:  9.1
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    David John Giesinger

    David John Giesinger

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: I am a solo attorney and built a law office with areas of practice in Criminal Defense, DUI/traffic, Civil Litigation, and Appeals. I handle both felony and misdemeanor as well as juvenile court cases. As a former special public defender for McHen...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Theodore Samuel Potkonjak

    Theodore Samuel Potkonjak

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ted is a seasoned and aggressive litigator with more than 42 years of experience practicing law. He began his legal career with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, where he quickly advanced to Division Chief and served as a felony trial att...
    Rating:  10
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    Joshua D. Lloyd

    Joshua D. Lloyd

    5.021 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joshua Lloyd is an experienced attorney who concentrates his practice on family law and criminal defense. He is a zealous advocate during emotional and contentious times, and works side by side with his client to advise and protect their best inte...
    Rating:  8.8
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    William Sean Stanton

    William Sean Stanton

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I am very happy I found William. After listening to my case, he took action and took care of everything for me with positive results. I have talked with, at least few, other lawyers and they were very sceptic about my case and I wasn't satisfied m..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jaye Richard Lindsay

    Jaye Richard Lindsay

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more
    Bio: A 100% veteran-owned and veteran-operated law firm right here in southern Illinois. We pride ourselves on staying small and focusing on our clients' specific needs. Any firm can tell you why they're different; we prefer to prove it. With upfront p...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Matthew J. Stanton

    Matthew J. Stanton

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: CLIENT RATING - 5 Stars!!! --- Experience, Knowledge, Integrity Criminal Defense - If you are charged with a crime, choosing the right attorney is the most important decision you will make. It could mean the difference between a conviction on your...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Katherine Kinga Levine

    Katherine Kinga Levine

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Former Cook County Prosecutor
    Rating:  9.5
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    John Edward Remus

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    John Edward Remus

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: John E. Remus has been with McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, P.C. since 2014 when he was admitted to the Iowa Bar, he was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2015. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Iowa wh...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jonathan P. Erickson

    Jonathan P. Erickson

    4.944 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Jon Erickson, known formally as Jonathan Parker Erickson, is a Decatur native and attended Decatur public schools through 12th grade. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991 and completed his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Scien...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Rick Keys

    Rick Keys

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: Rick Keys is an attorney and partner in Keys Law Offices, PC. He brings more than three decades of experience to the firm, and has dedicated his life to helping his clients seek and find justice. A 1991 graduate of Chicago’s John Marshall Law Scho...
    Rating:  7.5
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    James F DiQuattro

    James F DiQuattro

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: James F. DiQuattro is an accomplished criminal defense attorney practicing in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of experience handling both misdemeanors and felonies, he offers comprehensive representation at both the state and federal levels includ...
    Rating:  8.4
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