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    Brendan Shiller

    Brendan Shiller

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "This man gave me new hope after I thought all was lost. The states attorney had it out for me, and Brendan won on a motion to suppress. He can beat the police, the sleazeball lawyers and make the Judges think twice. One of the best motion writers ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Michael T. Cavanaugh

    Michael T. Cavanaugh

    5.04 reviews
    This lawyer is deceased
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Atty Michael Cavanaugh is the best accident lawyer I've ever known. He takes care of his clients with a personal touch that you almost feel like you are friends. Atty Cavanaugh has been our chosen lawyer since my son's vehicular accident. Then a s..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    David S Kim

    David S Kim

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "I hired David for two cases I had in the same year. Both were felony cases. I was looking at jail time but David knew what to do and guided me thru it all. I ended up with drug class and probation on one case and probation on the the other. He rea..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Eduardo Javier Gil

    Eduardo Javier Gil

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Bio: Attorney Eduardo J. Gil is a native of Argentina. He concentrates in all areas of law, including Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Worker’s Compensation, Real Estate, Criminal/Traffic and Family Law. Attorney Gil is a 1990 Juris Doctorate grad...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Joseph E. Polenzani

    Joseph E. Polenzani

    4.25 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Illinois State University. In 1987, I received a Juris Doctor degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. From 1987 to 1993 I served as an assistant state’s ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Daniel H. Wolff

    Daniel H. Wolff

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My first contact with Mr. Wolff was during the worst time in my life. My son was facing a difficult and special case within the federal court system. Mr. Wolff ensured me that he would handle my son's case, just as he would as if it was his own so..."
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    Marc Richard Campagna

    Marc Richard Campagna

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I am a litigator with substantial trial experience in a variety of complex matters. My focus is on work related injuries, personal injury and criminal defense. I also have substantial experience handling business litigation and transactional work ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Tania Dimitrova

    Tania Dimitrova

    4.618 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Review: "I dont even know where to start. I was given multiple drug charges. I looked around for a lawyer and found Miss Tania. She was very helpful and accommodating. Made me feel like everything was going to be ok from the very start. She was very unders..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Blaise Ryan Rogers

    Blaise Ryan Rogers

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Blaise communicated very well with me through this difficult time. The most important thing for me is "staying in the loop" and I never had to worry about this with Mr. Rogers. He will be honest with you, even if it is something you do not want to..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Lindsay Beth Coleman

    Lindsay Beth Coleman

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Review: "I am delighted to provide a high recommendation for Attorney Lindsay Coleman. From our very first meeting, it was evident that Lindsay is a sheer professional with a deep understanding of the law and a genuine dedication to clients. She navigated ..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Frank Pete Kostouros

    Frank Pete Kostouros

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have extreme confidence in Frank Kostouros helping get the lightest possible results in the courtroom. He has helped me with traffic cases and one other criminal defense, and I have no absolutely no complaints. He also has a great sense of humor..."
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    Ubi O. O'Neal

    Ubi O. O'Neal

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I don’t like lawyers but Mr. O’Neal made me to have change of heart by the way he treated me and handled my case. Actually, most of the lawyers I approached told me that I did not have a case and treated me with benign neglect. Mr. O’Neal treated..."
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    David M. Fahrenkamp

    David M. Fahrenkamp

    3.324 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have had Dave represent me twice. The first time he did a great job. We are in the middle of a child custody case. He genuinely cares about the well being of my child. It is taking a while but understand these things don't happen overnight. Dave..."
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    Guy Papa

    Guy Papa

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Review: "I utilized Guy Papa as an attorney about 2 months ago to broker through a personal matter that required a lot of paperwork and filings that frankly I don't understand. I have know Guy for many years and I know that he is a very busy person. Even t..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Carl David Sporny

    Carl David Sporny

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Carl was the most capable and compassionate Attorney I have ever met!! Unfortunatly I have met my share of them and he is amazing!!! Strongly reccommend him to anyone who needs a GREAT lawyer!!!"
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    Miangel Christina Cody

    Miangel Christina Cody

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I heard around town that she is one of the best criminal defense lawyers who specializes in federal cases. She represented a family member in a major federal prosecution. Attorney Cody is very aggressive and very smart. She kept us informed and he..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Aaron B. Goldstein

    Aaron B. Goldstein

    1.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI
    Rating:  8.3
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    David R. Imielski

    David R. Imielski

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I retained David Imielski and his firm to represent me on a very sensitive felony case. After being charged, I felt devastated because I knew I was innocent and that it would be difficult to find a criminal lawyer to fight every step of the way. D..."
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    William Wytte Phillip Atkins

    William Wytte Phillip Atkins

    3.97 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I prosecuted criminal cases and defended civil lawsuits against County government for twenty years and now I am bringing that experience to my private practice. I handle a wide variety of legal matters affecting individuals, including employment l...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Brian Stuart Shields

    Brian Stuart Shields

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Brian is a very good lawyer i have used him for cases and my brother as well i would highly recommend him to fight for you in court thanks brian Riccardo A Bradley"
    Rating:  7.0
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