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    Samie Ata

    Samie Ata

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Samie was my public defender 4 years ago. I will never forget him because he went the extra mile in every aspect of my case. He really cares about his clients and wants nothing but the best for them!"
    Rating:  8.0
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    Oscar H. Brown

    Oscar H. Brown

    4.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: ACCUSED OF A CRIME? ----Your cleared name is our top priority. Our commitment to the law and the practice of law is superior work, superior service, superior strategy for the fulfillment of the promise of the United States Constitution, and both F...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Trent Steven West

    Trent Steven West

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: I am the owner and sole attorney with Law Offices of Glenn & West, LLC - a general practice law firm. We handle most areas of law throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Nokomis & Litchfield offices allow us to serve a wider area, including Mont...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jerry A. Lund

    Jerry A. Lund

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was facing a class x felony and a class 1 felony.Jerry worked with the judge and the prosecutor to come up with a awesome plea deal.At the end of a 3 yr and 11 month court battle my class x was dismissed and my class 1 was amended down to a clas..."
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    Michael J. Conway

    Michael J. Conway

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: With more than 29 years of legal experience and a track record of success to commend my Waukegan law firm, I formulate practical solutions to complex criminal law and family law matters. My reputation as a lawyer was built on an in-depth investiga...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Kevin F. Sullivan

    Kevin F. Sullivan

    3.29 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kevin was courteous and professional. He met with us before trial and discussed our case. At the end of our meeting he said he could help us. Kevin called the day of the court hearing to tell us charges were dropped! Kevin did fantastic and surpas..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    R. Tamara De Silva

    R. Tamara De Silva

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: Attorney R Tamara de Silva De Silva, founded the De Silva Law Offices, to bring unmatched financial market expertise and unyielding and aggressive advocacy for appeals, complex litigation and white-collar defense.
    Rating:  7.3
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    John Manuel Montelongo

    John Manuel Montelongo

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have tried criminal felony cases in Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Will, Du Page and Cook County. In 2011 I co-counseled a First Degree Murder Trial at 26th & California and my client was found not guilty. I also conducted an Armed Robbery bench trial...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Thomas Sean McLaughlin

    Thomas Sean McLaughlin

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Me and my wife used Tom before for our case and he was excellent and very informative. he is reasonbly priced and even did a pymt. arrangement with me with his already low fees. i recommend Tom to all my friends and will use him in future."
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    Gregory Thomas Reed

    Gregory Thomas Reed

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Review: "Insightful and personable, Gregory has a quick mind and a profound knowledge of the law. Mine was a complicated divorce case and he guided it through with careful attention to details for an outcome that was more than acceptable."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Douglas Rhodes Roberts

    Douglas Rhodes Roberts

    4.25 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Roberts helped me in early 2000's. He won my case and it was dismissed because of his smart representation. He told me I was lucky the cop told the truth but either way he saved me a ton of time and money. It is because of him I am driving now..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Michael E. Hastings

    Michael E. Hastings

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Michael E. Hastings is the founding attorney of Hastings Law Firm, LLC, a boutique general law practice in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
    Rating:  6.9
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    Aljonon Coleman

    Aljonon Coleman

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Business and more
    Bio: The Coleman Law Firm, Ltd. is committed to serving the needs of clients going through a divorce, adopting a child, enforcing a custody order or related family law matters. We also serve the needs of those facing criminal proceedings for driving un...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Scott Howard Romanek

    Scott Howard Romanek

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  DUI and DWI, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Scott Romanek was the best choice for me. He's beat 3 D.U. I's when the Rolling Meadows, Itasca, and Chicago Police Department had me dead to rights. He's a "Great Aggressive Defense Attorney" and never go to court without him."
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    Daniel James McCreary

    Daniel James McCreary

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Estate Planning
    Bio: Dan speaks, reads, and writes Spanish fluently. After working as an Associate at several prominent law firms, Dan opened McCreary Law Offices, P.C. in May of 2015. He has extensive experience representing clients in family-based immigration, depor...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Anthony Robert Burch

    Anthony Robert Burch

    4.517 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Criminal Defense
    Review: " Mr Burch is every bit of Genuine, Honest, Straight forward and very Professional! Mr Burch did not hesitate to take on my sons case when I called for help. I must say his representation of my son was Awesome!, Anthony Burch Got the results we ..."
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    Eugene Charles Ognibene

    Eugene Charles Ognibene

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I had multiple cases pending in multiple counties, all the while I was on probation. I walked on all the new arrests. I am a free man thanks to Gene.""
    Rating:  7.4
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    Scott Alan Bentley

    Scott Alan Bentley

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law with a J.D. in 1985. During my stay at SIU, I was involved in the formation of the Sigma Pi fraternity. In 1986, I was hired as a partner of the firm Taradash & Bentley, where I practiced...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Douglas E. Zeit

    Douglas E. Zeit

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Doug has been my personal lawyer for over 30 years. He has represented me in all levels of law from divorces and child support to criminal cases. I have recommended him to many people over the years. He has always been available for me sometimes a..."
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    Jennifer C. Healy

    Jennifer C. Healy

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jennifer C. Healy is the ultimate dynamo as a lawyer. Fast, thorough, knowledgeable and relentless until the job is done. She represents my professional Athletes when they need any assistance. Jennifer is the best!"
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