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    Harold Mark Garfinkel

    Harold Mark Garfinkel

    4.899 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: If it's experience, knowledge of the law, aggressive strategies, accessibility and affordability you are looking for in a Chicago criminal defense attorney, you will find all of those attributes and more at the law offices of Hal M. Garfinkel. For...
    Rating:  10
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    Jesse Valentino Barrientes

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    Jesse Valentino Barrientes

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Prompt , Attentive, And Caring Family Law Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Patrick Bolger

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    Kevin Patrick Bolger

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Kevin Has been an attorney for over 45 years. He worked his way through college and Law school as a Chicago Police Officer. After serving for 7 years and obtaining his license, he became an Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County. He culminated...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Sami Ziad Azhari

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    Sami Ziad Azhari

    4.937 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Through hard work and advanced trial skills, Sami fights for the rights of his clients.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Nicole Renee Sartori

    Nicole Renee Sartori

    4.956 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: After leaving the Will County State's Attorney's office, I have focused a majority of my practice on criminal defense. I handle everything from simple traffic matters to complex felony cases in a variety of different collar counties. I also enjoy ...
    Rating:  10
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    David Lee

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    David Lee

    4.958 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Aurora, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jessica J. Koester

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    Jessica J. Koester

    4.19 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile
    Fighting For The Best Possible Outcome In Your Case. Free Consultation.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Alexander M. Ivakhnenko

    Alexander M. Ivakhnenko

    5.061 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    Bio: We represent legal interests professionally, efficiently and vigorously with traffic violations, state and federal criminal charges. We handle immigration cases and specialize in preparing asylum claims. You may reach us directly to discuss your i...
    Rating:  10
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    Stavri Vako

    Stavri Vako

    5.0138 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: After graduating with honors from DePaul University in 2009, Mr. Vako attended Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale. There, his constant pursuit of excellence allowed him to succeed academically, as well as compete as a member ...
    Rating:  10
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    Vadim Shifrin

    Vadim Shifrin

    5.041 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
    Rating:  10
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    Evan Stanley Bruno

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    Evan Stanley Bruno

    5.042 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    I provide strategic legal representation in serious felony and misdemeanor cases.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Salim John Sheikh

    Salim John Sheikh

    4.9121 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Chicago Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients. "I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomic backgrounds. E...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Haney

    Steven Haney

    5.039 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Born - Chicago, Illinois 1960 Married to Jane with 3 sons, Kyle, Colin, and Cameron Resides in Plainfield, Illinois.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Louis Joseph Meyer

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    Louis Joseph Meyer

    4.936 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Wrongful Death and more
    Do not talk to the police until you have talked to us.
    Rating:  10
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    Wayne B. Addis

    Wayne B. Addis

    5.045 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, State, Local And Municipal Law
    Bio: Wayne B. Addis is a founding member of Addis Greenberg, L.L.C. His practice emphasizes Criminal Defense, DUI/ Traffic and Municipal Law. He represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters before State Courts, Arbitration and Mediation P...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Edward David Johnson

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    Edward David Johnson

    4.976 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    TOP Ranked Criminal Defense Lawyer in IL & Nominated to Superlawyers.com
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Charles Meyers

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    Paul Charles Meyers

    4.712 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Diane M. Ainsworth

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    Diane M. Ainsworth

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Litigation and more
    Need help for a loved one and you don't know where to turn? Ainsworth & Associates is ready and able
    Rating:  10
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    Cary Dohman

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    Cary Dohman

    5.038 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Premium DUI & Traffic Defense Attorneys - Over 40 Years of DUI and Traffic Defense Excellence
    Rating:  10
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    Howard Jay Wise

    Howard Jay Wise

    4.931 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 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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