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    Patrick A. O'Byrne

    Patrick A. O'Byrne

    2.213 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Pat successfully helped my mother for years. And he helped me after my dad died - free of charge. Hey pat - its Denise's daughter and I need to hire you. How can I find you?"
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    Melanie Susanne Fialkowski

    Melanie Susanne Fialkowski

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have been an attorney for just over twenty years, all spent practicing criminal law. The first thirteen years of my career were spent as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. During my years as a prosecutor,...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael Robert Epton

    Michael Robert Epton

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Licensing and more
    Review: "I was blown away from Michael's performance from day 1. He is THE go to guy when it comes to DUI. I work with lawyers on a daily basis in my field of work- which includes corporate, litegation, to technology. I knew no one in area of criminal defe..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Louis Aaron Berns

    Louis Aaron Berns

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Car Accident and more
    Review: "I am writing this review for Mr. Berns. Mr Berns is an excellent attorney and I recommend that if you have a criminal case that he be hired. Mr Burns was always available and showed a ton of passion for me and my cases . No other attorney coul..."
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    Gerald Joseph Niewoehner

    Gerald Joseph Niewoehner

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

    Not yet reviewedReview Jeanette
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Entertainment
    Bio: Jeanette “Sam” Samuels has a proven track record of fighting for justice. A distinguished trial attorney, Sam has achieved a remarkable degree of success in state and federal courtrooms throughout the midwest. As a first year associate, Sam was pa...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Marvin Leavitt

    Marvin Leavitt

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, General Practice, Family and more
    Review: "Marvin is the most superior attorney you can have to represent you. The combination of his experience and unsurpassable knowledge made his representation second to none in my high profile/high net worth support and custody case. Marvin carries wit..."
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    Joseph Gerard Howard

    Joseph Gerard Howard

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Howard and his associate, Mr. Mergenthaler were patient, kind, and understanding even though my case had to do with my dog. Before I found Mr. Howard's law firm through a friend of a friend, I had called other attorneys who were not interested..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Thomas J. Frederick

    Thomas J. Frederick

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more
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    Jane M. Lawinger

    Jane M. Lawinger

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "My experience was very good. She won my case and she was always willing to help me understand the steps of the divorce and what to expect next."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Ray Wesley

    Michael Ray Wesley

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident and more
    Review: "Wow, we couldn't of asked for a better lawyer. He went in being aggressive and got things done. We are very pleased and recommend him to everyone. He was recommended to us by a friend, who also won his case as well. Thank you so much."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Harry Charles Smith

    Harry Charles Smith

    3.410 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, State, Local, and Municipal Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Harry knows how to get the job done!!! I would recommend Harry to anyone who wants the painful process of a divorce to be handled with class."
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    Brian C. Papo

    Brian C. Papo

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "We hired Brian to help with our son's mistake. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He guided us through everything we needed to know and alleviated our fears. His communication was excellent and he got us a result we think was more than fair. We wo..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Julie R. Quinn

    Julie R. Quinn

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I love being a lawyer and I love helping my clients with their cases. My entire staff feels the same way. I live in Mount Vernon. I am married to an attorney (Scott Quinn, head public defender for Jefferson County). We raise our children here and ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jerome Allen Zienty

    Jerome Allen Zienty

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Employment and Labor and more
    Review: "Attorney Jerome Zienty has represented me in a number of areas of expertise. One dealing with a construction company that was shady and handled all final paperwork and made sure all waivers of lien were proper, before final payment was made. Also..."
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    Louis Edward Gasperec

    Louis Edward Gasperec

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Land Use and Zoning, Landlord or Tenant
    Review: "I recently needed Attorney Gasperec's assistance with some legal troubles and was pleased with his attentive services. First, he was honest and fair about expectations while striving for the best outcome. Further, he promptly returned my telepho..."
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    Gary Fredric Felicetti

    Gary Fredric Felicetti

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: We understand that when you are facing a legal issue such as criminal charges or divorce, you are undergoing an intense amount of stress. Our goal is to work with you in finding the optimal resolution for your legal matter. We'll handle your case ...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Katherine J Cozzani

    Katherine J Cozzani

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: A life long educator and small business owner who values communication and being treated with respect. Clients deserve a commitment to personalized service by a driven attorney who shows compassion, accountability and timeliness in their represent...
    Rating:  6.9
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    George Mueller

    George Mueller

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more
    Review: "Excellent attorney - smart, professional, strategic, personable, knowledgeable and trustworthy"
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    Joseph Charles Corsino

    Joseph Charles Corsino

    1.33 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Review: "This lawyer never conversed with me directly, never met with me until the day I was to be in front of a hearing officer for drivers license reinstatement. There was mistakes in my paperwork that he should have caught and these were some of the rea..."
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