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    Ken Wang

    Ken Wang

    4.938 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Former President of the McDonough County Bar Association, and named as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40. CALI award for excellence winner for tr...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven H. Mevorah

    Steven H. Mevorah

    4.994 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Steven H. Mevorah is the founder of the Illinois law firm Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, with offices in Lombard, Bloomingdale, and Naperville (by appointment only). With a legal career that began in 1979, Mr. Mevorah brings significant experience ...
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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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    Jeremy Wayne Sackett

    Jeremy Wayne Sackett

    4.913 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My practice focuses on criminal defense and representation in orders of protection, landlord evictions, and expungements. I spent 6 years as a prosecutor for the Madison County State's Attorney's office and bring that courtroom-intensive experienc...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Matthew David Keenan

    Matthew David Keenan

    4.928 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education
    Review: "Attorney Matt Keenan was the lead attorney in my criminal defense. I had my career and family life at risk as a result of the criminal charge and he put me in touch with a therapist so I can handle the mental stress while Matt and my other attorne..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Michael Earl Brandt

    Michael Earl Brandt

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Trial experience for your case: I'm a former prosecutor, former public defender, and former state court judge. Over 45 years legal experience. I've handled thousands of cases litigating over 150 jury trials to a verdict.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Joshua Bateman Kutnick

    Joshua Bateman Kutnick

    5.016 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights
    Bio: Josh’s greatest ability is to analyze the strengths and weakness of both sides of a case, and to determine the best path that is in the client’s best interest. His personal style and courtroom acumen have been noted by many clients as his stronges...
    Rating:  9.2
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    John Patrick Casey

    John Patrick Casey

    4.49 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Attorney John P. Casey was born and raised in Naperville, Illinois. He graduated from Chicago Kent Law School with Distinction, then spent nearly a decade defending persons charged with crimes in the Public Defender’s office in Kane and DuPage Cou...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Lynn T. Palac

    Lynn T. Palac

    4.311 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Former Prosecutor with more than 15 years experience in working criminal cases including federal crimes, violent crimes, and white collar crimes. Currently focused on Effectively Fighting For You in DUI and Criminal cases. I'm available to work wi...
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick Michael O'Brien

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    Patrick Michael O'Brien

    4.318 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Are you facing criminal charges? Have you been injured? Call Lawson & O'Brien today.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Rosa Alexander Eliades

    Rosa Alexander Eliades

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: I am a criminal defense lawyer that has specialized in criminal defense since I graduated law school, over 22 years. I have practiced criminal defense both in Houston, Texas and in the Chicago area, where my main focus is federal law. I attended t...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Barton Sperry

    Matthew Barton Sperry

    4.619 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Bio: I am a passionate advocate who is dedicated to protecting the rights and advancing the interests of my clients. When asked to review any legal problem, I will provide my clients an honest assessment of the legal problem, present strategies designe...
    Rating:  10
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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 ...
    Rating:  10
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    Peter George O'Connor

    Peter George O'Connor

    5.024 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney and former Army veteran, Peter O'Connor has handled nearly every type of criminal case, leveraging his insight into prosecutorial strategies to effectively defend his clients. Prior to founding his firm, he gained su...
    Rating:  10
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    Kristine M. Honiotes

    Kristine M. Honiotes

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: As a former Will County Assitant Public Defender, Attorney Kristine Honiotes has defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses and other serious felony offenses. Attorney Honiotes has ov...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Teresa Ann Mcadams

    Teresa Ann Mcadams

    4.629 reviews
    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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    Daniel Loring Hodgkinson

    Daniel Loring Hodgkinson

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Criminal Defense of Adult Felony, DUI, Misdemeanor, and all Juvenile Delinquency Cases;Including the Defense of Adults and Minors charged with: First Degree Murder;Reckless Homicide and/or DUI (felony and misdemeanor) allegations; All Sex Offense ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Thomas Touchstone Glasgow

    Thomas Touchstone Glasgow

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Schaumburg, Illinois, Criminal Defense Law Firm Before opening the Law Offices of Thomas Glasgow, Ltd. in Schaumburg, Illinois, our lead attorney, Thomas Glasgow was a Cook County State's Attorney who prosecuted cases ranging from DUI, to multi-ki...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Edward J. Austin

    Edward J. Austin

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "A straight shooter, will work the personal relationships on behalf of his client. Strong appearance in the court room commands the attention of states attorney and confidence of the judge to gain the advantage defendant is looking for in a lawyer."
    Rating:  10
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