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    Angela Lockett

    Angela Lockett

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "She was excellent Very nice and understanding with the whole process with my case didn't have to go through anything extra and didn't over charge"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jay Morton Reese

    Jay Morton Reese

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Jay Reese handled a business case for me. After a very dishonest business refused to pay for services, Mr. Reese was successful at the trial in building a case and I received the money owed. Not only did he do a great job, but he is a great person..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Terry David Slaw

    Terry David Slaw

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "I contacted Terry with questions about a legal matter. He took his time to explain the issue to me. He did not jump onto how much I need to pay him first like so many attorneys do these days. Not only was his advice sound it was also cost-effectiv..."
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    Alberto Agostino Altamore

    Alberto Agostino Altamore

    3.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I first hired Mr. Altamore in 2012. He is an excellent attorney. He is up front with pricing and what he can and can not do for you. Mr. Altamore is punctual and never missed any court dates. He communicates effectively. I've hired 3 of his associ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robert Charles Owen

    Robert Charles Owen

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.6
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    Dennis G. Hatch

    Dennis G. Hatch

    4.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "44 charges reduced or dismissed to 5 20 year reduced to5yr. With out date served approximately 11 months "
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    Tia L. Haywood

    Tia L. Haywood

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Real Estate and more
    Bio: "Zealous Immigration, Real Estate, Criminal Defense and Civil Rights attorney with general practice area specialties only in family law, wills, trusts & estate planning for small estates and small business incorporation. For a free consultation, c...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Sarah Nicole Perry

    Sarah Nicole Perry

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Stephen Wham Cary

    Stephen Wham Cary

    4.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Cary has been working on my fiance case since Feb. of 2011. He is very attentive, and does all he can to rectify any unjust situations. He's currently still our attorney, so I will post more later, but just an fyi, I love his new age appr..."
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    Paul Edmund Wieck

    Paul Edmund Wieck

    2.33 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Litigation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Paul wieck is very easy to approach. He is very responsible in attending court appearances. He will take care of your case with immense care. I personally felt satisfied with paul wiecks work! He is a trustworthy lawyer. I strongly recommend hi..."
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    Todd M. Schultz

    Todd M. Schultz

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Matthew Aaron Katz

    Matthew Aaron Katz

    3.17 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Matthew A. Katz, Esq., MSW, MBA, grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and has spent his career helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions with clarity and care. He earned his first degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    George Peter Berbas

    George Peter Berbas

    4.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Speeding and Traffic Ticket, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "I recently had a need for an attorney in Cook County. I found George through my husband's business. He was very helpful in explaining the process we had to go through and was a very calm voice of reason. The situation was remedied quickly and i..."
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    Jay Wallace Ferguson

    Jay Wallace Ferguson

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "We have had the pleasure of working with Jay Ferguson for the past couple years, and we highly recommend him. Jay has consistently provided knowledgeable, thorough, and professional legal counsel. What sets him apart is his dedication to long-term..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Stacy Anne Howard

    Stacy Anne Howard

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Commercial Real Estate, Litigation
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    Thomas J. Brosnan

    Thomas J. Brosnan

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Tom is a great attorney. He really helped me a lot. Tom is also very reasonable with his pricing. When he finished up my case, one of the lady's came up to me and told me I have a great attorney based on what he did for me. Thanks man."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Kelly E. Vaclavek

    Kelly E. Vaclavek

    1.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Rating:  7.5
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    Nicholas William Karas

    Nicholas William Karas

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Nicholas W. Karas is a Former Assistant State's Attorney with over 15 years of experience, who has concentrated his practice in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law He represents those charged with criminal offenses, both Misdemeanor (includin...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Omar Jafri

    Omar Jafri

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Appeals, Class Action and more
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    Rodolfo Jalil Rios

    Rodolfo Jalil Rios

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: At the Law Office of Rudy J. Rios, I work directly with my clients to ensure personalized attention and clear communication. With over 16 years of experience, I specialize in DUI, criminal defense, divorce, and domestic battery cases. Serving Elgi...
    Rating:  6.5
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