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    Illinois Has 3380 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16875 Reviews

    Michael Patrick Schmiege

    Michael Patrick Schmiege

    5.080 reviews
    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%...
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    Phillip Haddad

    Phillip Haddad

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have experience providing legal advice, counsel, and representation during all stages of personal injury cases and criminal matters. Through my experience working in the legal field, I have discovered that the best results are achieved when the ...
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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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    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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    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:  7.5
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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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    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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    Kostas Kostopoulos

    Kostas Kostopoulos

    4.621 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Gus Kostopoulos is a former prosecutor with over 18 years experience successfully handling criminal law matters. As a prosecutor, Mr. Kostopoulos was nominated to first chair in the courtroom. Mr. Kostopoulos handles all criminal defense matters i...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Howard Jay Wise

    Howard Jay Wise

    4.931 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Howard J. Wise started his 21 year career as a criminal attorney working for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was assigned to the Criminal Appeals Division, Traffic Division, Misdemeanor Division, Felony Preliminary Hearings ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    David Guy Stevens

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    David Guy Stevens

    5.012 reviews
    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
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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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    Allan Michael Milan

    Allan Michael Milan

    5.013 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Allan M. Milan focuses his practice on zealously and aggressively representing individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor DUI offenses and traffic citations. He also has the knowledge and experience to help the injured and their fami...
    Rating:  10
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    Jason S Dreifuss

    Jason S Dreifuss

    5.017 reviews
    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Theodore Samuel Potkonjak

    Theodore Samuel Potkonjak

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ted is a seasoned and aggressive litigator with more than 42 years of experience practicing law. He began his legal career with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, where he quickly advanced to Division Chief and served as a felony trial att...
    Rating:  10
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    Zaid Mahmoud Abdallah

    Zaid Mahmoud Abdallah

    4.618 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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    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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    Paul F. Serkland

    Paul F. Serkland

    5.030 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Paul F. Serkland is an Attorney at The Davis Law Group, P.C. with offices located in Waukegan, Northfield and Chicago. Mr. Serkland is a former prosecutor who provides high-quality, aggressive criminal defense to individuals who have been charged ...
    Rating:  9.9
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