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    Melinda Longford Power

    Melinda Longford Power

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am interested in issues of social justice. I will do my best to represent you. I think we live in a racist society and that often people of color are arrested not because of what they did but because of who they are. I do not get intimidated and...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Robert Syo Tumminaro

    Robert Syo Tumminaro

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Robert was great and easy to work with. He went out of his way to help me and charges at a great price. He managed to drop my speeding ticket to a petty offensive and make my punishment much less severe. Overall very happy and great experience"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Thomas William Moyer

    Thomas William Moyer

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tom is the only lawyer that has ever cared about me and my love meeting he always protected my rights and was very adamant against the police and their illegal actions he will defend you tooth and nail and he is the best attorney in the area"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ryan Michael Wharrie

    Ryan Michael Wharrie

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had been referred to by another work employee. I had a pretty high speeding ticket let’s just say (jail time, lose my car, or suspended license, high fine). Let’s just say none of that happened , Ryan was very professional in explaining everythi..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Charles Daniel Allen

    Charles Daniel Allen

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When arrested without Probable Cause I went to Attorney Allen for help. He listen to what happened. Then he asked me questions that helped me remember more details. He didn't asked if I did it or not, he said it was important that the law was foll..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jeffrey S. Vollen

    Jeffrey S. Vollen

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have known Vollen over 20 odd years and he has done a remarkable job on every case that I've had along with a few family and friends that I recommend him too. They were just as pleased as I was thanks for the great work and if I run into any p..."
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    Jerry A. Lund

    Jerry A. Lund

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was facing a class x felony and a class 1 felony.Jerry worked with the judge and the prosecutor to come up with a awesome plea deal.At the end of a 3 yr and 11 month court battle my class x was dismissed and my class 1 was amended down to a clas..."
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    William Henry Bertram

    William Henry Bertram

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Sometimes I feel like Atticus Finch. I grew up in asmall town in Livingston County and came back to practice here when I graduated. I have a general law practice in Pontiac, Illinois. I am also a contract public defender for Livingston County. I e...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Ian Stewart Kasper

    Ian Stewart Kasper

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Review: "I made a mistake and wound up in some trouble, so I had to find a lawyer. I didn't think they existed, but I found out there are lawyers out there that aren't scum bags. Ian was always upfront with me, explained my options and treated me with re..."
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    Douglas G. Deboer

    Douglas G. Deboer

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I work closely with my clients who are going through one of the most important events of their lives. I am a sole practitioner who takes my job very seriously. Whether it's a matter of coming to an agreed resolution...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Bruce E. Brandwein

    Bruce E. Brandwein

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Review: "I hired Mr. Brandwein to represent my son 34 yrs. old who was arrested for being the only male of color around when the police arrived in Lincoln Park in response to a 23 yr. old who was intoxicate acting up. Mr. Brandwein obtained the tapes from ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Charles Sklarsky

    Charles Sklarsky

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Jason Philip Ramos

    Jason Philip Ramos

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Jason is a dedicated Defense attorney for DUI, traffic and criminal cases. Jason has taken the NTSA Field Sobriety Testing Course. This is the same course in that police officers receive their training, so he knows what they are supposed and not s...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Christopher A. Derango

    Christopher A. Derango

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The ONLY local member of the merit based National College for DUI Defense, I make it my priority to keep abreast of all developments in the defense of criminal and DUI cases so that I can use that knowledge to make certain my clients get the best ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Dennis Allan Harrison

    Dennis Allan Harrison

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "I used Dennis for a traffic violation I did not commit. Dennis was knowledgeable, patient and did an excellent job explaining my options and helping to decide what we would do. My case was dismissed and I'm super pleased with his expertise and exp..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Leah E. Selinger

    Leah E. Selinger

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "Leah Selinger is an exceedingly intelligent and competent lawyer. Selinger served as my attorney in an automotive incident. Her involvement and knowledge saved me thousands of dollars. She has also reviewed various leases on my behalf and has prov..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Nicholas Robert Recchia

    Nicholas Robert Recchia

    5.013 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Nicholas R. Recchia has recovered in excess of $1,000, on behalf of his clients from both personal injury and worker's compensation settlements and verdicts. My firm has also tried several jury trials and in excess of 50 bench trials to verdict in...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Stacey Elizabeth Lynch

    Stacey Elizabeth Lynch

    4.816 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Stacey has over twenty years of litigation experience, most of which is in representing injured people in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. She spent the past 4 years as the head of the litigation department of a small real estate fir...
    Rating:  8.0
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    John Patrick Carbon Jr.

    John Patrick Carbon Jr.

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "john kept my son out of jail on many different times is is the best lawyer to deal with on any legal matters he has gone so far as to give me his cell phone number in case i need to call him great lawyer always kept me and my sons on what was g..."
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    Zachary M. Bravos

    Zachary M. Bravos

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I approached Zachary for a consultation on an upcoming trial at Dupage County. He entertained my call on reference from another lawyer. He looked up the details of the case while on the call and provided very helpful advice on next steps. He was v..."
    Rating:  6.5
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