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    Melinda Jane Jacobson

    Melinda Jane Jacobson

    3.76 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family
    Review: "Melinda is a very thorough, astute attorney. Great communication, and great knowledge of law/the legal system. Very happy with our outcome!"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Entertainment
    Bio: Jeanette “Sam” Samuels has a proven track record of fighting for justice. A distinguished trial attorney, Sam has achieved a remarkable degree of success in state and federal courtrooms throughout the midwest. As a first year associate, Sam was pa...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Donald Nicholas Novelle

    Donald Nicholas Novelle

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "worked with Don on other business matters, tremendous attorney and business man"
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    Nathaniel Holcomb

    Nathaniel Holcomb

    3.410 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: As an Illinois attorney and graduate of The John Marshall Law School, Nathaniel V. Holcomb brings both practical experience and academic excellence to his legal practice. Mr. Holcomb is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of legal service...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Bruce Edgar Mattea

    Bruce Edgar Mattea

    4.311 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: The Mattea Law Firm is a general practice firm specializing in personal injury and criminal felony and misdemeanor for over 35 years. The firm was established in a community in which Bruce Mattea grew up and has always supported - Collinsville, Il...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Asheesh Goel

    Asheesh Goel

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Securities and Investment Fraud, Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Bradford A. Rau

    Bradford A. Rau

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Debt Collection and more
    Review: "I hired Mr Rau in a child custody case...it had been ongoing....Mr Rau won my case when two other attorney's could not...it put a end to suffering of my daughter and I both...Mr Rau is brilliant!!"
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    Brian Jacob Kholodovsky

    Brian Jacob Kholodovsky

    4.312 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Bio: Having grown up in the Chicagoland area as the child of immigrants, I have always been in touch with Chicago's many immigrant communites. As such, Immigration Law provided a perfect fit. My mission as an attorney is to ensure I provide the highest...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Donna A. Rotunno

    Donna A. Rotunno

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My husband and I found had to quickly find an attorney after having another one fall asleep through a couple of hearings in court. We found Donna Rotunno, she was always on top of everything that was going on with our son's case. Being in Illino..."
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    Dennis George Steeves

    Dennis George Steeves

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Dennis was a great attorney. He helped my son with his traffic ticket. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a caring responsive attorney."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Charles Adam Nagreski

    Charles Adam Nagreski

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate and more
    Bio: Adam Nagreski opened his firm, Nagreski Law, in his hometown of Benton, Illinois. It was always his dream to be able to help the members of the community that he grew up in. Adam's practice allows him the ability to strive daily to help the people...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Gretchen Vetter Scavo

    Gretchen Vetter Scavo

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Litigation and more
    Review: "Gretchen Scavo represents excellence, dedication, trust and intelligence in their truest forms. She comes highly recommended. "
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    Robert Patrick Cummins

    Robert Patrick Cummins

    1.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 63 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "HE STARTED OUT SEEMINGLY FINE. THEN HE SUDDENLY CHANGED VENUE ON ME BY NOT WORKING ON WHAT I HAD HIRED HIM TO DO AND WHICH HE PUT IN WRITING THAT HE WOULD DO FOR ME. INSTEAD, HE TOLD ME TO WITHDRAW A LAWSUIT OF A LAWYER WHO HAD LOST ME MILLIONS OF..."
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    William Robert Stanczak

    William Robert Stanczak

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am in my 19th year of the practice of law. I spent my first two years of my career as a prosecutor with the Lake County State’s Attorneys Office. For the last 17 years I have almost exclusively practiced in the area of workers compensation. I do...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Jeffery James Nutschnig

    Jeffery James Nutschnig

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Welcome to The Law Offices of Jeffery J. Nutschnig, LLC. I opened my own law practice in Libertyville in August of 2019. Since then, I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve my new and my existing clients. Please keep me in mind for your legal need...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Clay J. Mitchell

    Clay J. Mitchell

    4.17 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Residential, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Clay gave me great representation! He was available before my court appearance to explain the charges and the possible outcomes before the judge. He also explained the ramifications of my actions succinctly, explaining the dangers breaking the law..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    James Anthony Payonk

    James Anthony Payonk

    5.01 review Attention
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident
    Bio: I was born on the south side of Chicago. My wife and I raised our family in the southwest suburbs. My firm brings downtown skill and expertise to the suburbs.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Anthony Mark Lombardo

    Anthony Mark Lombardo

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "Mr. Lombardo was knowledgeable, direct and kept me informed of all the possibilities along the way. He was available when I had questions & I feel that he worked to get the best possible outcome for my situation."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Adrian L. Laurean

    Adrian L. Laurean

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joshua Phillip Rinker

    Joshua Phillip Rinker

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody and more
    Rating:  7.5
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