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    Vadim Shifrin

    Vadim Shifrin

    5.041 reviews
    Shifrin Law Group
    900 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 5E, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Vadim Shifrin, Principal and Founder of Shifrin Law Group, is a respected trial attorney with a history of success representing clients in the personal injury and criminal law fields. Mr. Shifrin has been recognized yearly as an Illinois Super Law...
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    Zaid Mahmoud Abdallah

    Zaid Mahmoud Abdallah

    4.618 reviews
    Abdallah Law P.C.
    875 N. Michigan Suite 3100, Chicago, IL
    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...
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    Steven Howard Fine

    Steven Howard Fine

    5.036 reviews
    Law Office of Steven Fine
    53 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1263, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: For 20 years, Steven Fine has been practicing law. As a Chicago criminal defense attorney, he knows how to handle all types of charges, from sex crimes to theft offenses. Steven understands the complex nature of the criminal justice system and kno...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Howard Jay Wise

    Howard Jay Wise

    4.931 reviews
    The Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates
    22 W. Washington St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL
    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:  9.8
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    Paul Charles Meyers

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    Paul Charles Meyers

    4.712 reviews
    Law Office of Robert J. Callahan
    53 W. Jackson, Suite 1615, Chicago, IL
    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
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    Jeffrey Michael Moskowitz

    Jeffrey Michael Moskowitz

    5.06 reviews
    J. Moskowitz Law LLC
    53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1401, Chicago, IL
    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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    Leonard Crown Goodman

    Leonard Crown Goodman

    5.09 reviews
    Goodman Law Offices
    53 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
    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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    Saani Mohammed

    Saani Mohammed

    5.023 reviews
    MohammedLaw
    73 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 103, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am the founder and Managing Partner of Mohammed-Law LLC. Prior to starting this law firm, I was an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State Attorney’s Office. I worked extensively in matters invol...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Phillip Haddad

    Phillip Haddad

    5.03 reviews
    Phil Haddad Law
    5113 S Harper Ave #2c, Chicago, IL
    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 ...
    Rating:  10
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    Blaire Caitlin Dalton

    Blaire Caitlin Dalton

    5.08 reviews
    Dalton Law, LLC
    53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1550, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Blaire Dalton is the leading lawyer at the Chicago criminal defense firm, Dalton Law, LLC. Dalton is known to be compassionate and dedicated to her clients, while also aggressive and creative in the courtroom. Attorney Dalton was selected as a Ris...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Patrick Schmiege

    Michael Patrick Schmiege

    5.080 reviews
    Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege
    53 West Jackson Blvd., #1515, Chicago, IL
    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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    Michael S O'Meara

    Michael S O'Meara

    5.027 reviews
    O'Meara Law LLC
    53 W Jackson Blvd, Ste 919, Chicago, IL
    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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    Michael Alan Johnson

    Michael Alan Johnson

    4.912 reviews
    Michael A. Johnson and Associates
    415 North La Salle Drive, Suite 300A, Chicago, IL
    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:  9.5
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    Christopher C. Syregelas

    Christopher C. Syregelas

    5.05 reviews
    Law Offices of Christopher C. Syregelas
    312 N. May Street, Suite 104, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Attorney with experience from both sides of the courtroom. My experience as a prosecutor has helped prepare me to provide the best legal representation for individuals who have been arrested. I handle all types of criminal ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Christopher Lorenz

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    Kenneth Christopher Lorenz

    5.012 reviews
    Law Offices of Kenneth C. Lorenz, PC
    641 W. Lake Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL
    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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    David Guy Stevens

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    David Guy Stevens

    5.012 reviews
    Driver Defense Team
    53 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1401, Chicago, IL
    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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    Jon Forrest Erickson

    Jon Forrest Erickson

    4.415 reviews
    Erickson & Oppenheimer
    223 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 200, Chicago, IL
    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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    Edward J. Austin

    Edward J. Austin

    5.04 reviews
    Edward J. Austin, P.C.
    650 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 750, Chicago, IL
    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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    Brandon Brown

    Brandon Brown

    5.07 reviews
    Law Office of Brandon Brown
    4659 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Suite 202, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Brandon Brown is an aggressive, no-nonsense, experienced trial lawyer. Mr. Brown's practice is devoted primarily to matters within the Criminal Justice system. Since entering private practice Mr. Brown has served, led and/or assisted in the succes...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven J. Weinberg

    Steven J. Weinberg

    4.912 reviews
    Weinberg Law Office
    53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1460, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Steven J. Weinberg is the founder of Weinberg Law. As a criminal defense attorney in Chicago for over 27 years, Weinberg has been consistently recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also five star pre-emin...
    Rating:  10
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