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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Personal Injury

Bio: As a former prosecutor who worked in all ares of the State's Attorneys Office for 13 years, I have a very rounded knowledge of the criminal justice system. I've worked with thousands of police officers over the course of my career, and feel that I...

Rating: 9.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR CLIENTS AND WINNING. REVIEWS BEAT MY DUI!!5.0 STARSGreat and easy person to talk to doesn’t beat around the bush and doesn’t tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear very professional very educat...

Rating: 9.8

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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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Criminal Defense

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 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for about 30 years. I have found that my clients want an attorney that is not only competent and aggressive, but one that will listen to them. I spend as much time with my clients as they want and need. The last thing I ...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: My staff and I have been serving the counties of DuPage and Cook for years, concentrating in Criminal and Traffic/DUI Defense. I have kept this entry simple and to the point. I like to speak to people in person rather than tell people "how good I ...

Rating: 8.5

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 785-5640

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Bio: James T. Hyun for the last 25 years has been senior partner at Hyun Law Group focusing his practice on criminal defense and complex civil litigation. Mr. Hyun is also currently a Cook County Administrative Law Judge since May of 2010 and is an adj...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: As one of Cook County’s most respected criminal defense attorneys, Attorney Zaid Abdallah is the Co-Founder of Abdallah Law. Mr. Abdallah graduated from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago with his Juris Doctor degree. He has committed his leg...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Mr. Messineo received his bachelor’s degree in communications from DePaul University, Chicago, IL and his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law. During law school, Mr. Messineo was a 711 law clerk at the Cook County Sta...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Firm represents persons charged with serious crimes in state and federal courts throughout the Midwest. Appellate practice is nationwide. Firm has the rare distinction of having won major criminal cases at every level of the state and federal cour...

Rating: 7.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Bio: McCollum Hodgkinson, P.C. is a criminal and juvenile defense law firm, formerly known as Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C., and has been in business since 1995. Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Steve McCollum was the Chief Deputy S...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "I had Teresa mcadams as my attorney for a criminal case and she did an amazing job my case was taking care of she did a good job of researching and filing all the needed documents. I dont believe I would of got the same results with any other atto..."

Rating: 9.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

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

Bio: Before choosing a lawyer, I believe it is appropriate for prospective clients to know a little bit more about the counsel they select. I am very proud of my reputation in the legal community, as evidenced by the professional awards and recognition...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Abuse and more

Bio: Audrey Anderson is an experienced, dynamic, and accomplished trial attorney. She is a 20-year veteran of the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office who has conducted over 250 trials to verdict and received numerous commendations from law enforcem...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: There is no greater feeling than standing next to your client and hearing the words "Not Guilty." After over 11 years of practicing criminal defense, I've come to know that feeling well. In my short legal career, I've tried over 80 cases, ranging ...

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(346) 586-0888

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Bio: Jason S. Dreifuss believes that there is only one way to represent clients who are locked up, charged, or under investigation: fight with the same ferocity as if he were representing a member of his own family. That means tireless work to keep you...

Rating: 9.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Driver Defense Team: The Law Firm For Drivers

Rating: 8.7

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 348-3574

Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Michael Schmiege is the leading lawyer at the Chicago criminal defense firm, the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege. Attorney Schmiege was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ Editions of 2009-2013; recognition that only 2.5%...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Thoughtful. Aggressive. Determined--all for you. Call now.

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(312) 635-5789

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Class Action

Bio: I have been a practicing criminal defense attorney since 1982. I am also licensed in Minnesota. I have handled cases in both State and Federal Courts in, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, as well as a military...

Rating: 9.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Determined, Energetic and Compassionate Family and Criminal Attorney.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(844) 623-3215

Marissa Rivera Hanson's Website

Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Michael O’Meara, a former Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, defends individuals who have been charged with all types of felonies and misdemeanors, including murder, sexual assault, drug possession, weapon possession, theft, battery, burglary...

Rating: 9.5

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