Top Rated Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more

Bio: I am a Southern Illinois University School of Law alumni who has been practicing is Southern Illinois since 2010. I was a prosecutor with the Williamson County State's Attorney office. I handled a variety of criminal cases ranging from drug posses...

Rating: 7.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate

Review: "I hired Mr. Brandwein to represent my son 34 yrs. old who was arrested for being the only male of color around when the police arrived in Lincoln Park in response to a 23 yr. old who was intoxicate acting up. Mr. Brandwein obtained the tapes from ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois

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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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "I really appreciate this women with all of my heart. She was so nice understanding and patient with me. I haven’t had a license in 6 years …I now have a license . I have over 6 traffic tickets with dupage county she represented me and even when I ..."

Rating: 7.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I can't say enough great things about the positive experience we had with the professional way Mr. Toner handled our case. He was incredibly easy to reach, he represented himself professionally with the State of Illinois, and he offered us caring ..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense

Review: "Matt is very good and will help in any way he can. He has been very good to my family. He puts up a good fight and listens to anything you tell him and is very respectful. He has saved me from a long time in jail as well been very amazing!! I high..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more

Review: "I used Dennis for a traffic violation I did not commit. Dennis was knowledgeable, patient and did an excellent job explaining my options and helping to decide what we would do. My case was dismissed and I'm super pleased with his expertise and exp..."

Rating: 7.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Review: "Leah Selinger is an exceedingly intelligent and competent lawyer. Selinger served as my attorney in an automotive incident. Her involvement and knowledge saved me thousands of dollars. She has also reviewed various leases on my behalf and has prov..."

Rating: 8.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more

Review: "Art explained things very well to me and made me feel at ease as the court date approached. He was very thorough in filing motions and fought hard for me. I've since recommended him to a friend, who has retained him and has nothing but praise for ..."

Rating: 7.4

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Nicholas R. Recchia has recovered in excess of $1,000, on behalf of his clients from both personal injury and worker's compensation settlements and verdicts. My firm has also tried several jury trials and in excess of 50 bench trials to verdict in...

Rating: 6.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Stacey has over twenty years of litigation experience, most of which is in representing injured people in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. She spent the past 4 years as the head of the litigation department of a small real estate fir...

Rating: 8.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "john kept my son out of jail on many different times is is the best lawyer to deal with on any legal matters he has gone so far as to give me his cell phone number in case i need to call him great lawyer always kept me and my sons on what was g..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I approached Zachary for a consultation on an upcoming trial at Dupage County. He entertained my call on reference from another lawyer. He looked up the details of the case while on the call and provided very helpful advice on next steps. He was v..."

Rating: 6.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

Review: "Where do I start, this man is powerful. I hired Mr.Sterba on the spot. If I could give him 100 stars I would! He should be famous! 100% Chicago version of the OJ Simpson dream team! He is powerful!!!"

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "Pat Blegen is a true believer in the rights of the accused. He knows the law and he knows courtrooms and judges. He is an excellent lawyer."

Rating: 8.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Speeding and Traffic Ticket

Review: "Chris Bemben is by far the best attorney I've ever had the pleasure of working with. After a terrifying arrest and holding by Chicago Police Department on a DUI charge, I knew I needed a lawyer. I also knew I needed a former prosecutor who could n..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care, Life Sciences and Biotechnology and more

Review: "Honest and forthright. Mr. Lemker is the best attorney I have have ever used."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: Alexander Gruzmark was born in Lvov, Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States in 1978, where he was raised and educated. Mr. Gruzmark graduated from Loyola University in 1992, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, and then completed...

Rating: 8.3

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