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    Dominic J. Buttitta

    Dominic J. Buttitta

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A founding member and managing partner of Buttitta Law Group, LLC, Dominic heads the litigation practice, handling both criminal and civil cases. Dominic started his legal career in 2008 as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State’s ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Brian Keith Wright

    Brian Keith Wright

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: In 2002, Brian Wright received his Associate in Paralegal Studies from Bryant and Stratton, and in 2007, his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University; this fueled his passion for the law. Brian graduated from Northern Uni...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Hany G. Khoury

    Hany G. Khoury

    4.824 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "If your in need of legal counsel, Hany is who you need to talk to. Very professional and easy to talk to. Prompt and vey knowledgeable."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Eric William Arnquist

    Eric William Arnquist

    4.822 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Mr. Arnquist is an experienced courtroom litigator who understands what it takes to win your case. Whether you need representation for an issue related to child support, a complicated divorce case, or a contested custody dispute, Mr. Arnquist will...
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin C Sanborn

    Kevin C Sanborn

    4.49 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Kevin Sanborn is a very talented and an exceptionally talented attorney. Himself, partners, and all staff are extremely friendly, very knowledgeable in their field, and will answer any questions you have. Straight forward and to the point. I expla..."
    Rating:  8.9
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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:  8.3
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    Vadim A. Glozman

    Vadim A. Glozman

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Vadim A. Glozman represents focuses his practice on representing individuals and corporations facing state and federal prosecution, focusing on white collar and major felony criminal defense, civil and criminal asset forfeiture, and appellate repr...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Craig Daniel Tobin

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "He is an exceptional attorney. He knows what he is doing. Great service. Very good at what he does."
    Rating:  9.1
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    James L. Hoyle

    James L. Hoyle

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: If you want an attorney who will fight hard for you in the courtroom, then James L. Hoyle of Hoyle Law Office is the law firm for you. I spent the last 12 years working 60 hours per week as McDonough County's Chief Prosecutor and my office produce...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Rosemary Messineo Kostopoulos

    Rosemary Messineo Kostopoulos

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I had a different attorney before I hired Kostopoulos Law Group, I wasn't confident I had a chance winning my case. I went in to get a second opinion and Gus and his team instantly put my worries at ease. I hired them on the spot. They were very r..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Herschel Joseph Rush

    Herschel Joseph Rush

    4.730 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Rush is an excellent attorney. I should know, as I have experienced my fair share in the past and most were awful (no shows, etc.). However, Mr. Rush is not like other attorneys. Not only did he answer all of my phone calls (some even past 11p..."
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    Michael David Elkin

    Michael David Elkin

    5.018 reviews Attention
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: With the selection of Michael D. Elkin by the National Trial Lawyers Association to its Top 100 Trial Lawyers, (2012 through 2014) Mr. Elkin has shown that he exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a legal pro...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Jesse Biswanath Guth

    Jesse Biswanath Guth

    5.018 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Jesse B. Guth is a highly-experienced trial attorney who has litigated a wide array of civil and criminal cases. Jesse began his legal career serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, gaining extensive courtroom experience with hig...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Bassam S. Abdallah

    Bassam S. Abdallah

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    Bio: Sam Abdallah received his law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, in addition to obtaining his BA in Political Science from Southern Illinois University. His real world experiences and diversified background has been keys to...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Steven W. Hanna

    Steven W. Hanna

    4.427 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Defending client for 26 years in State and Federal Courts. Member of National College for DUI Defense and Graduate of DUI Harvard Session. Certified Field Sobriety Expert. Certified Breath Machine Operator for Datamaster and Intoxillyzer. Advanced...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Paul Thomas Whitcombe

    Paul Thomas Whitcombe

    3.410 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: I have 20 plus years of legal experience. In criminal law, I served both as the Lee County Public Defender and as the Lee County State's Attorney. I've tried approximately 80 criminal jury trials and hundreds of bench trials and other hearings. I ...
    Rating:  10
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    Charles Luther Bretz

    Charles Luther Bretz

    4.68 reviews Attention
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Bio: Chuck began his legal career in 1982 as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County, Illinois. He successfully prosecuted his first murder case at the age of twenty-five and won every murder case that he tried as a prosecutor thereafter, along wi...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Alana Maria De Leon

    Alana Maria De Leon

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Alana went above & beyond for my case. She was always two steps ahead of the detectives and the state. Extremely professional and knowledgeable attorney. This is the second time I hired her and I am so grateful I did. Thank you Alana."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jeffrey J. Kent

    Jeffrey J. Kent

    4.816 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired JEFFERY KENT to represent my son, when he was wrongfully arrested on a gun charge. I found MR.KENT on the internet when I was searching for a lawyer. Jeff is a very experienced crimial attorney.He knowns the law and is very knowledgeable i..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Erin Kathleen Conner

    Erin Kathleen Conner

    4.58 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Erin represents both adults and juveniles in state-level criminal matters - everything from traffic tickets to violent crimes. Her practice also includes state-level criminal appeals and post-convictions, expungements and sealments, and orders of ...
    Rating:  9.5
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