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    James C. Bertucci

    James C. Bertucci

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "He’s been my family’s lawyer for a long time. Great person and even better lawyer. High recommend."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Marc A. Bessette

    Marc A. Bessette

    5.024 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Professional, knowledgeable and helpful through every aspect of your legal experience. Marc truly cares about your case and those he represents. Would not hesitate to refer him to family or anyone that is looking for any sort of legal representati..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    James Phillip Steinman

    James Phillip Steinman

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Review: "I was in a lengthy marriage and I needed a skilled lawyer to represent me. He provided the experience I needed to help me keep my house and still maintain a reasonable standard of living. If I need an attorney, I will contact J. Phillip Steinman."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Blaise Ryan Rogers

    Blaise Ryan Rogers

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Blaise communicated very well with me through this difficult time. The most important thing for me is "staying in the loop" and I never had to worry about this with Mr. Rogers. He will be honest with you, even if it is something you do not want to..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Richard A. Anderson

    Richard A. Anderson

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Mr. Anderson kept me informed the entire time, was very personable, reasonably priced, and personally returned my calls in a timely manner. I highly recommend his services!"
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    Arthur Robert Winstein

    Arthur Robert Winstein

    4.256 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Art explained things very well to me and made me feel at ease as the court date approached. He was very thorough in filing motions and fought hard for me. I've since recommended him to a friend, who has retained him and has nothing but praise for ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Reid Joshua Schar

    Reid Joshua Schar

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Jack R. Bierig

    Jack R. Bierig

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Antitrust and Trade Law, Government, Criminal Defense and more
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    Carl David Sporny

    Carl David Sporny

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Carl was the most capable and compassionate Attorney I have ever met!! Unfortunatly I have met my share of them and he is amazing!!! Strongly reccommend him to anyone who needs a GREAT lawyer!!!"
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    Ryan Patrick Schuenke

    Ryan Patrick Schuenke

    4.69 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: Ryan P. Schuenke is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney serving clients in Missouri and Illinois, including Quincy, Hannibal, and surrounding areas. He provides practical, results-driven representation tailored to each cli...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Douglas E. Zeit

    Douglas E. Zeit

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Doug has been my personal lawyer for over 30 years. He has represented me in all levels of law from divorces and child support to criminal cases. I have recommended him to many people over the years. He has always been available for me sometimes a..."
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    Jason David Majer

    Jason David Majer

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "He did a great job! He did exactly what he was supposed to do! He’s a great lawyer and easy to talk to!"
    Rating:  6.9
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    David J. O'Connor

    David J. O'Connor

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Dave did an outstanding job in both preparing and trying my case. He was able to bring the key facts to light that ultimately impacted the decision. Win or lose, I was comfortable that my case was presented in a thorough and professional manner. I..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Richard Henry Schmack

    Richard Henry Schmack

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Richard Schmack was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Berwyn, Illinois. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois in 1977 with double majors in Political Science and History. In 1980 he received his Juri...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Nathan Philip Eimer

    Nathan Philip Eimer

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Antitrust & Trade Law, Litigation and more
    Rating:  10
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    William Gaston McLean

    William Gaston McLean

    4.816 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Bio: I am William Gaston McLean III, an immigration attorney from Ocala, Florida. I have fought for the rights of immigrants all over the world ever since I entered law school, and I have been an immigration attorney ever since I received my license to...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Neil Jerome Levine

    Neil Jerome Levine

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Immigration, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend attorney Neil Levine. He is very informative and thorough with his work. I am very pleased with the way he handled our case. I appreciate the fact that he walked us through every step and kept us informed about everything. He al..."
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    Loren A. Seidner

    Loren A. Seidner

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Loren was a former Asst State's Attorney. He knows the judges. That's what matters, so he's a solid choice for criminal representation. Mine was a pretty simple affair but he handled it well through expungement."
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    William H. Laws

    William H. Laws

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr laws will not beat around the bush with you and if he knows your in a good situation he will let you know, If not he will most defiantly tell you where you messed up at and or get it straightened out with no problem. You want a guy that listens..."
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    Donna S. Polinske

    Donna S. Polinske

    4.58 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I have been licensed since 1991, and have worked in various fields, including Federal section 1983 actions and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Counselor's Office. For the past 14 years I have specialized in Family Law. I am married with 3...
    Rating:  7.3
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