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    Stefan K. Fenner

    Stefan K. Fenner

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Fenner is a partner at the law firm of Giovannini Olshansky.Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1977, Mr. Fenner was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2005 and joined the Federal General Bar for the Northern District of Illinois in 2006.Mr. Fenne...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Brian Russel Freiman

    Brian Russel Freiman

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I had hired Mr. Freiman for a dui case. I was offered many offers but Brian didn't stop fighting for me until we got an offer that was fair. He was even ready for a trial if it had to come to that point. Brian Freiman will fight for you every step..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Daniel Christopher Kay

    Daniel Christopher Kay

    4.510 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Review: "To you and your staff, thank you for all the help during a long and difficult process."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Amanda Lynn Chase

    Amanda Lynn Chase

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: It is a humbling privilege to guide someone through our legal systems. I take great pride in our service to our clients. I also value civic engagment. Before joining Strellis Firm, I volunteered as a Mock Trial Coach. I created this website for my...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Matthew Scott Arthur

    Matthew Scott Arthur

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "I met with Matt for an expert consultation while negotiating a real estate property settlement during my divorce. He walked me through my rights under the law and various options and even offered some creative suggestions that my divorce attorney ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Bridget Ann Clark-Castrejon

    Bridget Ann Clark-Castrejon

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Bridget A. Clark-Castrejón is a trial attorney. She has more than 10 years of experience trying cases in front of juries in Cook County. Ms. Clark-Castrejón also serves as an arbitrator with the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration program. In additi...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Garth Nathaniel Bernard

    Garth Nathaniel Bernard

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Nathaniel Bernard is the Senior Partner at the Bernard Law Group. He received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a major in criminal justice at the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2012. After completing college, Nathaniel obtained his Juris D...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Isioma Ebiringah

    Isioma Ebiringah

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My name is Isioma Victor Ebiringah and I attended Northern Illinois University. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a Minor in History. I entered into law school with the goal of acquiring and honing the skills necessa...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mark Andrew Nickel

    Mark Andrew Nickel

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Outside of work I am an avid outdoorsman. I enjoy fishing, hiking and camping. My other interests include music and exercise, particularly running.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Justin James Sather

    Justin James Sather

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Justin is a great lawyer! He was very up front and honest. I hired him for a DUI case and through out the whole process he made sure that I understood what was going on & what the next steps would be. I am very satisfied with his services. I would..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Adam Michael Altman

    Adam Michael Altman

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection
    Bio: Every accused person is entitled to a defense. The government has virtually unlimited resources at its disposal, which can make any defendant feel that the odds are stacked against them. However, a defense team that diligently challenges the gover...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Matthew Patrick Young

    Matthew Patrick Young

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Matt Young was born and raised in Belleville, Illinois. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, with honors, Mr. Young received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2006. Following law school, Mr. Young conce...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Patrick Eugene Halliday

    Patrick Eugene Halliday

    4.47 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Mr. Halliday was born and raised in Peoria, IL, and he is the founder and owner of Halliday Law, LLC. The opening of his own office in central Illinois was a process that started at the end of 2017 after having been a partner in a major Chicago ba...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Mary Lu Cole

    Mary Lu Cole

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Mary Cole is a Gurnee, Illinois based criminal defense attorney. She has years of experience handling many issues in criminal law including DUIs, drug possession, murder, theft and more. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, she wa...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jeffrey Ryan Brown

    Jeffrey Ryan Brown

    4.17 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jeff Brown is an experienced trial lawyer. Due to his extensive jury trial experience, he has a broad and deep knowledge of the Illinois legal system. You can trust his advice and make informed decisions that are right for you.
    Rating:  9.0
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    James Michael Bailey

    James Michael Bailey

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Real Estate
    Bio: As you can see, I have just retired from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office where I was a senior attorney in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions. I have experience in dealing with very complex issues, judges and fellow attorneys. I have t...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jonathan Singh Bedi

    Jonathan Singh Bedi

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Bedi and his partner Dena Singer ably represented me in three cases. I was acquitted of one charge, and received probation and time served for the other two. I dealt primarily with Mr. Bedi. Without his guidance and efforts I believe the outco..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    David Edward Liberty

    David Edward Liberty

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business
    Review: "He is verry good at what he dose he fights for. every thing u ask of him hes a great public defenter."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Paul Deluca

    Paul Deluca

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referred to Mr. DeLuca from a close family friend who used his services in the past. I was extremely pleased with Mr. DeLuca's professionalism in Court and how readily available he was to answer any questions I had concerning my case. I'd re..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jayne Anne Ingles

    Jayne Anne Ingles

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jayne is an excellent lawyer. She was recommended to me and I have already referred several more people to her. She is extremely knowledgeable and seems to actually care about people and not just money. She has great pricing and keeps you informed..."
    Rating:  7.1
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