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    Roger A. Malavia

    Roger A. Malavia

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Review: "I have hired Roger more than once in my past years for multiple Felonys and Misdemeanors through out my life.He is well educated and knows how the system can play . He will DEFEND you as a great lawyer ...I have hired a lot of attourneys in the pa..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sussethe Renteria

    Sussethe Renteria

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Expungement
    Review: "Sussethe Renteria is the best lawyer in all Illinois she is reasonable, understanding and I highly recommend her she is an amazing lawyer"
    Rating:  6.0
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    David Drwencke

    David Drwencke

    2.813 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney David R. Drwencke brings an aggressive, nuanced approach to every file that he works on and will do his best to find creative solutions to resolve clients’ legal matters. When you work with Attorney Drwencke, you will be working with an e...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joel James Degrazia

    Joel James Degrazia

    4.915 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: my goal is to treat each client honestly and experience as a prosecutor for 10 years allowed me to develop my trial skills,so that im very comfortable at trial situations.
    Rating:  8.3
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    James Patrick Kelly

    James Patrick Kelly

    3.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: Prior to becoming an attorney I was on active duty in the United States Army. I am a Member of the Illinois Bar Association and am a former member of the Illinois Bar AssociationGeneral Assembly and the Local Government Section. In addtion, Iprovi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Peter J. Shayman

    Peter J. Shayman

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Review: "Working with Mr. Shayman was, without a doubt, the most professional experience, I’ve had with an attorney. he answered all my questions and concerns in terms that I could comprehend. Frequently asked if I had any questions about anything that was..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Kevin Tzee Yen

    Kevin Tzee Yen

    4.85 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I involve my clients at every phase of their injury claim from start to finish. They are never "in the dark" about their case. I value their input and keep them up-to-date on the progress of their case. The best service we can offer our clients is...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Ernest A. Dibenedetto

    Ernest A. Dibenedetto

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI and DWI
    Review: "Ernie is a great guy to have by your side no matter what you’re facing. I have hired him for cases in my youth, referred friends and family to him and every time he was outstanding. He knows the law and how to help in your defense. "
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    David Edward Liberty

    David Edward Liberty

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business
    Review: "He is verry good at what he dose he fights for. every thing u ask of him hes a great public defenter."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jeffry T. Mandell

    Jeffry T. Mandell

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Attorney Jeffry Mandell has been practicing Criminal Defense and Real Estate law in the Chicagoland area for over 35 years. His knowledge of the law, years of experience and dedication to hard work is a great benefit to all his clients. Mr. Mandel...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Richard A. Kayne

    Richard A. Kayne

    4.25 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The best in business highly recommend for dupage county and rest............"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Michael F. Clancy

    Michael F. Clancy

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Clancy is a great lawyer he beats all my cases with flying colors. highly highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Steven B. Skelton

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    Steven B. Skelton

    1.01 review
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Todd Brandt McCartney

    Todd Brandt McCartney

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Todd McCartney, founder of McCartney Law Group, LLC, has been a dedicated attorney for nearly 35 years, focusing extensively in DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. A native of Chicago’s western suburbs, Mr. McCartney graduated from G...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Gabrielle Rose Sansonetti

    Gabrielle Rose Sansonetti

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.8
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    Dawn Projansky Lavin

    Dawn Projansky Lavin

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Dawn is excellent and she took my case to a very personal level. She not only handled my case but since resolved she has followed up with me insuring things were going the way they should be. Even went as far as helping me straighten a few things ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Nicholas John Lagattuta

    Nicholas John Lagattuta

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Lagatutta was hired to handle a matter for a friend, based upon my recommendation. The client contacted me to express his appreciation because he was impressed by Mr. Lagatutta's professionalism, ethics and ability to resolve the case swiftly...."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael F Carroll

    Michael F Carroll

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Sole practitioner at The Law Offices of Michael F. Carroll, with offices in Orland Park, IL. Previously partner in the Orland Park law firm of Carroll & Truesdale, P.C. Past (2007-2008) President of the Southwest Bar Association. Member of the Wil...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Joseph Richard Barbaro

    Joseph Richard Barbaro

    4.25 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I am in Idaho but I needed an attorney in Illinois to represent me in the sale of a commercil building. Joe Barbaro was recommended by my realtor and I'm so glad. He did a great job on the sale of the building. In the midst of that ransaction, my ..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Eric Steven Reyes

    Eric Steven Reyes

    4.117 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration
    Review: "Eric did a great job helping my mom fight an accident ticket she did not deserve. He was able to get it dismissed for her. Thank you again Eric."
    Rating:  6.6
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