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    Philip Lowe Kroovand

    Philip Lowe Kroovand

    4.99 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Very good. He knows the system and all the loopholes. Helped me out numerous times for everything from speeding tickets to record expungement."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Cory Edward Easton

    Cory Edward Easton

    4.816 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: I began my career in 1994 at the St. Clair State's Attorney Office while in Law School, then worked at the St. Clair County Public Defender's office until 1999. I branched out into Family Law while continuing to practice Criminal Law. I have parti...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Patrick Louis Costa

    Patrick Louis Costa

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Patrick Costa is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law. He began his career in private practice representing clients in a variety of areas including family, dissolution, criminal, and civil matters. He was later appointed as an ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    James F DiQuattro

    James F DiQuattro

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: James F. DiQuattro is an accomplished criminal defense attorney practicing in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of experience handling both misdemeanors and felonies, he offers comprehensive representation at both the state and federal levels includ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Theodore Samuel Potkonjak

    Theodore Samuel Potkonjak

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    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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    Stephanie M. Wong

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    Stephanie M. Wong

    4.714 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Alimony and more
    Review: "She is very detailed and knowledgeable about the law. Explains the procedure. I felt like I had someone in my corner. I first got her name from another attorney who did not do criminal law but then I got her name again from a second attorney."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Susan L. Stambaugh

    Susan L. Stambaugh

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, State, Local And Municipal Law and more
    Bio: Illinois-licensed attorney with an extensive litigation background in various areas of law, including criminal defense and family law, with some coverage of civil and administrative law matters; 1 year of experience as a criminal prosecutor. Repre...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jason T Brown

    Jason T Brown

    4.615 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Insurance Fraud and more
    Bio: Our firm aggressively litigates high end cases nationwide. We will handle high end litigation such as: False Claims Act Whistleblower Rights Class Actions Collective Actions (FLSA) I have had the honor and privilege of serving the country as an FB...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Randy Kirk Johnson

    Randy Kirk Johnson

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Family, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Mr. Johnson represented myself in a family law matter. The entire process from start to finish took a little over one year and the process was pretty pricey, but.... it was worth every penny. Mr. Johnson was amazing at keeping me informed and talk..."
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    L. ReneaRose Amen

    L. ReneaRose Amen

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am an attormey in Lake County, IL. My practice areas include criminal defens, civil rights litigation and family law (with a focus on dad's rights). I am an owner and partner at the Bur-Men Law Group PC. I have worked in my field for over 8 year...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Ilene Beth Goldstein

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    Ilene Beth Goldstein

    2.65 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Ilene Goldstein is an outstanding attorney. I was very impressed with her knowledge of the law and her ability to anticipate issues that could impact my case. It seemed as if she was one step ahead. In addition, I was impressed by Ilene's compassi..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Paul Chatzky

    Paul Chatzky

    5.013 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Mr. Chatzky enjoys the recognition of the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and an "AV" Peer Review Rating. Mr. Chatzky is also listed among Illinois "Super Lawyers". Mr. Chatzky dedicates himself to resolving disputes for his ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jamie Alyssa Propps

    Jamie Alyssa Propps

    2.33 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jamie A. Propps joined Meyer Capel in February of 2021 and earned shareholder status in January of 2022. She is a significant contributor to the firm’s litigation services practice group, focuses the majority of her practice on criminal and traffi...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Rick Keys

    Rick Keys

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: Rick Keys is an attorney and partner in Keys Law Offices, PC. He brings more than three decades of experience to the firm, and has dedicated his life to helping his clients seek and find justice. A 1991 graduate of Chicago’s John Marshall Law Scho...
    Rating:  7.5
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    James Kassir

    James Kassir

    4.931 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I’ve been fortunate to have incredible parents and mentors who taught me how to treat those facing adversity with compassion. I’ve spent my entire career fighting for those stuck in our complex legal system. I haven’t spent my career financially e...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Charles N Ogan

    Charles N Ogan

    5.016 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I had a traffic accident in my personal vehicle ending with me getting a citation. I have a CDL and had no accidents on my record. I hired charles and we went to trial on 5/11/23. I'm glad to say the charge was dismissed."
    Rating:  6.9
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    John Clyde Webster

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    John Clyde Webster

    1.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jacqueline Marie Aldrich

    Jacqueline Marie Aldrich

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Aldrich and Siedlarz Law firm and its associates offer impeccable and professional service. Jacqueline, Jennifer, and Marlene have been providing and advocating me and my family with absolutely nothing but the best performance. I strongly encourag..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Vincent C. Machroli

    Vincent C. Machroli

    4.820 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Vincent C. Machroli, P.C. is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services, at a reasonable cost. We are engaged in the general practice of law, representing individuals and families. Our goal is to handle your legal ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    David John Giesinger

    David John Giesinger

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: I am a solo attorney and built a law office with areas of practice in Criminal Defense, DUI/traffic, Civil Litigation, and Appeals. I handle both felony and misdemeanor as well as juvenile court cases. As a former special public defender for McHen...
    Rating:  8.0
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