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    Douglas B Johnson

    Douglas B Johnson

    5.019 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: People need a lawyer that understands their needs, a lawyer with the analytical, research, and people skills, not to mention the creativity, necessary to get the best possible outcome. That’s where I come in. My name is Douglas Johnson, and I am a...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Michael David Elkin

    Michael David Elkin

    5.018 reviews Attention
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: With the selection of Michael D. Elkin by the National Trial Lawyers Association to its Top 100 Trial Lawyers, (2012 through 2014) Mr. Elkin has shown that he exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a legal pro...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Ashley Marie Wilson

    Ashley Marie Wilson

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Bio: I enjoy traveling, within the United States and abroad, especially to America's National Parks. I often attend concerts and sporting events on the weekends. My passion is sports. I graduated from Marquette Law School with a concentration in sports...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael Thomas Navigato

    Michael Thomas Navigato

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation
    Review: "We really like having Micheal as our lawyer he always returns calls and takes the time to explain things to you .. I have used him for real estate transaction , defense for a DUI for a family member and one other time .. He is never to busy to cal..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Vongchouane Mary Baccam

    Vongchouane Mary Baccam

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The staff team here at Sexner are truly amazing i couldn't ask for A BETTER lawyer from the way they talk to you and come up with great ideas its like a dream come true i was dealing with some really horrible court things i thought nobody could ge..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher Matt Robert Wright

    Christopher Matt Robert Wright

    5.020 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Christopher has been instrumental in facilitating positive outcomes for criminal and civil cases. With well over half a decade of industry experience, Christopher is the sole principal owner of the Law Office of Christopher M.R. Wright. Most notab...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Frank T Scarpino

    Frank T Scarpino

    4.324 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Attorney Frank T. Scarpino has dedicated his entire legal career to working with the Illinois Criminal, Traffic and D.U.I. laws. He worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County, Village Prosecutor for the Villages of Roselle, Glen Elly...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Glenn M. Sowa

    Glenn M. Sowa

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 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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    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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    Michael A. Perez

    Michael A. Perez

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Residential and more
    Bio: I am a native Chicagoan. I attended DePaul University in their great basketball era and travelled the world while gaining my bachelor's degree in Political Science. I attended The John Marshall Law School in downtown Chicago where I received my de...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Richard L. Salon

    Richard L. Salon

    5.021 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I have practiced law for over 40 years. In that span of time, I have handled cases ranging from petty traffic offenses to the most serious felony crimes. I am a seasoned trial attorney including bench trials, jury trials, motion hearings and post-...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jeremiah Steven Harter

    Jeremiah Steven Harter

    4.715 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Jeremy S. Harter is a Partner at Harter & Schottland, P.C., a small general practice litigation firm with a big reputation for winning. Mr. Harter is quickly becoming known for his aggressive DUI and criminal defense practice. His relentless pursu...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Eric T. Perry

    Eric T. Perry

    5.016 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "When representing clients whose needs may extend beyond the criminal justice system, Eric takes an approach of what he would want if the client was his own family member. This is what I found most admirable about his representation. He is respectf..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael Patrick Chomiak

    Michael Patrick Chomiak

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michael Chomiak has been practicing criminal defense law for over 10 years. Since leaving the State's Attorney's Office in 2003, he has defended countless clients throughout the Illinois in both State and Federal Court.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Charles Anthony Canning

    Charles Anthony Canning

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Support
    Bio: My goal for every client is simple: 1. Obtain the very best result possible 2. Keep the fees and costs to a reasonable level 3. Completete the matter in a timely fashion 4. Minimize the client's anxiety and alleviate their concerns. I want my clie...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Mark Briseno Almanza

    Mark Briseno Almanza

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more
    Bio: Mark Almanza earned his law degree from The University of Chicago Law School. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Almanza also proudly served in the United States Air Force. The military servi...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Chris Gramm

    Chris Gramm

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Chris Grammis aMcLean County native. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he majored in political science at Illinois State University (ISU) andreceived his Masters degreefrom the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attendi...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Robert T Rosenstiel

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    Robert T Rosenstiel

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I represent injured persons and help them put their lives back together at Winstein, Kavensky and Cunningham LLC in Rock Island, IL, Quad Cities, USA. I am licensed in Iowa and Illinois. When I am not practicing law, I play upright bass.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Gary Victor Johnson

    Gary Victor Johnson

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Attorney Gary is a bulldog! Highly recommended. He knows the in and outs of the Illinois Criminal system. He has no issues with what happened, just be honest with him and he will protect you."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Frederick John Schlosser

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    Frederick John Schlosser

    5.021 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. I attended Christ the King Grade School and Griffin High School (now Sacred Heart-Griffin). I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1985 with a degree in Finance and returned to Springfield ...
    Rating:  7.6
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