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    Steven Paul McCollum

    Steven Paul McCollum

    5.015 reviews
    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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    Jenet Gonzalez Pequeno

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    Jenet Gonzalez Pequeno

    4.323 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I enjoy practicing in the area of family law very much. I get to engage with my client's and really put myself alonside them in the trenches. I can empathize with my client's and I can also lay out a strategy for which we will be taking on some of...
    Rating:  9.8
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    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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    Haytham Faraj

    Haytham Faraj

    4.817 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Commercial
    Bio: There are a lot of lawyers who know the law and are good lawyers. Unfortunately, there are very few great lawyers. A great lawyer is someone who not only knows the law but also takes the time to listen to the client, understand the client's proble...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Stephen M. Komie

    Stephen M. Komie

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Stephen M. Komie is the founder of Komie and Associates and brings more than four decades of litigation experience to his clients. He has represented individuals and businesses in state, federal, and international courts, handling both trial and a...
    Rating:  10
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    Katherine Anne Drummond

    Katherine Anne Drummond

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Katherine A. Drummond (Partner) was admitted to the bar in 2007. She is licensed to practice in the states of Illinois and Iowa and the U.S. District Court of the Central District of Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Knox...
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Christopher Lorenz

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    Kenneth Christopher Lorenz

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Expungement and more
    An experienced trial attorney with the insider knowledge of a former prosecutor.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jeffrey Michael Moskowitz

    Jeffrey Michael Moskowitz

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Real Estate
    Review: "Jeff not only researched my personal information, he provided me with pertinent actions to take prior to appearing in court. At my court date, Jeff was prompt, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He conducted himself professionally, and he displayed..."
    Rating:  10
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    James T. Hyun

    James T. Hyun

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: James T. Hyun for the last 30 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...
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    Jon Forrest Erickson

    Jon Forrest Erickson

    4.415 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jon F. Erickson has been a successful lead trial attorney in some of Chicago’s most challenging courtrooms for the past 24 years. As an author, litigator and advisor, Jon F. Erickson has developed an expertise in criminal defense and civil rights ...
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    Jerald Novak

    Jerald Novak

    4.9134 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am Jerry Novak and I opened Jerry Novak Associates to help people deal with the stress and legalities associated with DUI and criminal defense. I provide legal advice and representation for people charged with their first DUI or people who have ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Henry Donald Kass

    Henry Donald Kass

    4.929 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Henry D. Kass is a partner at MKFM Law focusing primarily in the areas of domestic relations and criminal law. Henry formerly prosecuted domestic violence and felony cases as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s ...
    Rating:  10
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    Sara A. Garber

    Sara A. Garber

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Warren J. Breslin

    Warren J. Breslin

    4.65 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Preeminent Legal Ability Warren Breslin is honored to be listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. He holds the highest preeminent legal ability rating bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the authoritative resource for info...
    Rating:  10
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    Kendall D. Hartsfield

    Kendall D. Hartsfield

    4.825 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Attorney Hartsfield was knowledgeable and supportive throughout my entire case. He really fought for me and was able to get my charges dismissed. I'm really grateful that I had a lawyer like him in my corner."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael John Young

    Michael John Young

    5.051 reviews
    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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    Omer Jaleel

    Omer Jaleel

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor and Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County, IL, one of the largest prosecutorial offices in the world. As a prosecutor and Assistant State’s Attorney, I earned a reputation for persistence and toughness while having dri...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Marissa Rivera Hanson

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    Marissa Rivera Hanson

    5.03 reviews
    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
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    Valeria E. Corral

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    Valeria E. Corral

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed less than a year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Valeria has joined Pissetzky Law after graduating from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Valeria brings the discipline and analytical rigor expected from Pissetzky Law to her representation of clients facing serious criminal charge...
    Rating:  5.5
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    Ernest Richard Blomquist

    Ernest Richard Blomquist

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 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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    Michael Alan Johnson

    Michael Alan Johnson

    4.912 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 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:  9.4
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