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    Eryk Wachnik

    Eryk Wachnik

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Eryk Wachnik is the founder of Wachnik Law LLC and has been practicing law for over 10 years. Eryk concentrates his practice in the areas of traffic and DUI defense, criminal defense, personal injury and real estate transactions. ​Prior to startin...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Paul B. Wharton

    Paul B. Wharton

    5.025 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Client Rating 5 Stars !!! I have been a Trial Lawyer for more than 40 years and have tried more than 150 cases to a Jury Verdict and handled hundreds of others. The most important thing that I ALWAYS do my BEST to NEVER FORGET is that although I m...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Linda Jeananne Martin Watson

    Linda Jeananne Martin Watson

    4.324 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more
    Review: "I am not quite sure where to begin...I had originally hired a previous lawyer to represent me for my divorce (which started in 2019). The previous lawyer did not seem to be doing much work on my case nor did did I feel heard when I explained my ca..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jeremy Todd Pfeifer

    Jeremy Todd Pfeifer

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney in Evanston, you have come to the right place. Look no further than Pfeifer & Pfeifer, Attorneys at Law. This law office has earned its highly-respected reputation, and you can have confidence tha...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Michael Steven Fritz

    Michael Steven Fritz

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have spent a majority of my legal career in the courtroom as a litigator. Before becoming partner at Hall, Rustom & Fritz, I was fortunate enough to work as an associate for various attorneys in all fields of law which allowed my the opportunity...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Ayah A. Sarsour

    Ayah A. Sarsour

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My family is extremely grateful for the outstanding work Ayah Sarsour did for my brother. While he is currently incarcerated, Ayah took on his case with professionalism, determination, and genuine compassion. Thanks to her hard work and legal expe..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Daniel Q. Herbert

    Daniel Q. Herbert

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Former Chicago Police Officer- Born and raised on Chicago’s Northside, Dan followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a Chicago police officer and working as a member of Chicago’s Police Department for nearly ten years receiving numerous awards,...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Steven Michael Levin

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Representing victims and family members who have suffered serious injuries or death
    Rating:  10
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    William Karl Gullberg

    William Karl Gullberg

    4.52 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Debt Collection
    Bio: I am an avid bicyclist. This year I did the Ragbrai, approx. 436 miles accross the State of Iowa, and I plan on doing it again this year. I endeavor to serve the public as the President of the village where I live, as President of the Henderson Co...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Gregory Michael Reeder

    Gregory Michael Reeder

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: For 15 years, Gregory Reeder has been a vigorous advocate for his clients and public servant throughout the State of Illinois. Greg is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively fights for his clients whether they are charged with a felony or...
    Rating:  7.8
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    John Paul Dickson

    John Paul Dickson

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Dickson Law Group is a full service law firm serving individuals and small businesses in McHenry, Kane, Lake, DuPage, and Cook counties.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jerry A. Tuffentsamer

    Jerry A. Tuffentsamer

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: The Tuffentsamer Law is committed to providing top-notch legal representation to all of its clients. Personal hands-on attention and communication combined with meticulous preparation paid to every case is what sets the Tuffentsamer Law Firm aside...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Shannon Max Lynch

    Shannon Max Lynch

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Please contact me directly at my office. It is unlikely I will see any messages left on this site.
    Rating:  7.5
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    Louis Milton Pissios

    Louis Milton Pissios

    4.511 reviews Attention
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: The Law Office of Louis M. Pissios has 36 years of experience and is a strong advocate for your rights. Dealing with the criminal justice system can be daunting for the average person. Lou will work diligently to obtain the best possible results f...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Matthew Paul Prengaman

    Matthew Paul Prengaman

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Attorney Prengaman is licensed and experienced in both federal and state courts. No matter the severity of the alleged crime or legal matter, the Law Office of Matthew Prengaman can help. His respectful attitude toward opposing counsel is part of ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Matthew James Haiduk

    Matthew James Haiduk

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Matthew Haiduk concentrates his practice in the area of Criminal Defense including DUI, traffic and Juvenile Cases.
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Vincent C. Machroli

    Vincent C. Machroli

    4.820 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Vincent C. Machroli, P.C. is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services, at a reasonable cost. We are engaged in the general practice of law, representing individuals and families. Our goal is to handle your legal ...
    Rating:  8.6
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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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    Adam Harris

    Adam Harris

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am extremely passionate about the law and I absolutely love making a difference in people's lives - sometimes a HUGE difference. So many of my clients are in tough situations that they don't deserve to be in and most of our clients need all the ...
    Rating:  6.5
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