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    Vadim Shifrin

    Vadim Shifrin

    5.041 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Vadim Shifrin, Principal and Founder of Shifrin Law Group, is a respected trial attorney with a history of success representing clients in the personal injury and criminal law fields. Mr. Shifrin has been recognized yearly as an Illinois Super Law...
    Rating:  10
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    Joe Pioletti

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    Joe Pioletti

    4.912 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more
    Too much debt? Bankruptcy may be the answer. Call me today for a free consultation.
    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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    Diane M. Ainsworth

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    Diane M. Ainsworth

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Litigation and more
    Need help for a loved one and you don't know where to turn? Ainsworth & Associates is ready and able
    Rating:  10
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    Louis Joseph Meyer

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    Louis Joseph Meyer

    4.936 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Wrongful Death and more
    Do not talk to the police until you have talked to us.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy S. Karlin

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    Jeremy S. Karlin

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Large firm resources. Small firm service. Call me today for a consultation, 309-981-7225
    Rating:  8.5
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    Audriana Tina Anderson

    Audriana Tina Anderson

    5.016 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: Audrey Anderson is an experienced, dynamic, and accomplished trial attorney. She is a 20-year veteran of the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office who has conducted over 250 trials to verdict and received numerous commendations from law enforcem...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Fakhoury

    Matthew Fakhoury

    5.0141 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury, LLC is a Chicago based Criminal Defense Firm with offices in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows, IL. Attorney Matthew Fakhoury represents clients in the greater Chicago metro area who seek the aggressive d...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Charles Meyers

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    Paul Charles Meyers

    4.712 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: There is no greater feeling than standing next to your client and hearing the words "Not Guilty." After over 11 years of practicing criminal defense, I've come to know that feeling well. In my short legal career, I've tried over 80 cases, ranging ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Kevin Patrick Bolger

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    Kevin Patrick Bolger

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Kevin Has been an attorney for over 45 years. He worked his way through college and Law school as a Chicago Police Officer. After serving for 7 years and obtaining his license, he became an Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County. He culminated...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Daniel Thomas Calandriello

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    Daniel Thomas Calandriello

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Your best defense is retaining a skilled lawyer to help you navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. As a former prosecutor, I know every angle to look for to defend your case and fight for the best outcome for your case.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael John Young

    Michael John Young

    5.051 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR CLIENTS AND WINNING. REVIEWS BEAT MY DUI!!5.0 STARSGreat and easy person to talk to doesn’t beat around the bush and doesn’t tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear very professional very educat...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Sarah E. Toney

    Sarah E. Toney

    5.035 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Sarah has been representing defendants in cases ranging from misdemeanors through reckless homicides for the past 18 years. She was an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law for 13 years where she taught Legal Writing, as ...
    Rating:  10
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    Brendan Damien Bukalski

    Brendan Damien Bukalski

    4.718 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I turn major roadblocks into minor speed bumps by providing aggressive representation with great results. This helps you move on with your life by being able to put your case behind you. I do this by providing: • The right focus: I begin every cas...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Joseph Irsuto

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    Robert Joseph Irsuto

    4.934 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    26 years of trial experience. Call now for a free consultation
    Rating:  9.8
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    Stephanie M. Kemen

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    Stephanie M. Kemen

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    We provide amazing service and get great results for drivers who were ticketed or arrested in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Lake County, Illinois.
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Mitchell Alpert

    Kenneth Mitchell Alpert

    5.044 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: If you want to get to know me, take a look at what my peers and my former clients say about me. For example, Mr. Eugene Lee on Linkedin said: “My recommendation for Ken Alpert can be summed up in one simple word…EASY. He’s easy to talk too, makes ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Kendall D. Hartsfield

    Kendall D. Hartsfield

    4.825 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Attorney Hartsfield was knowledgeable and supportive throughout my entire case. He really fought for me and was able to get my charges dismissed. I'm really grateful that I had a lawyer like him in my corner."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Robert Duke Bas

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    Robert Duke Bas

    4.978 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime
    Not guilty -- Jury Trial -- first degree murder https://madisonrecord.com/stories/604854326-not-guilty-jurors-find-defendant-acted-in-self-defense-in-2019-granite-city-shooting
    Rating:  7.5
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    Steven Howard Fine

    Steven Howard Fine

    5.036 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: For 20 years, Steven Fine has been practicing law. As a Chicago criminal defense attorney, he knows how to handle all types of charges, from sex crimes to theft offenses. Steven understands the complex nature of the criminal justice system and kno...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Howard Jay Wise

    Howard Jay Wise

    4.931 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Howard J. Wise started his 21 year career as a criminal attorney working for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was assigned to the Criminal Appeals Division, Traffic Division, Misdemeanor Division, Felony Preliminary Hearings ...
    Rating:  9.8
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