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    Raymond Paul Garza

    Raymond Paul Garza

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Workers Compensation
    Review: "I was referred to Mr. Garza in 2003 by a friend of the family. My friend also happened be the chief of police in suburban village. After being arrested for dui, battery, and resisting arrest. Details of the case made him truly believe we had a cha..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Terry Allen Ekl

    Terry Allen Ekl

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Zachary B. Silverstein

    Zachary B. Silverstein

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    John L Mcnamara

    John L Mcnamara

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury
    Review: "Had retain john for an Aggravated Battery case,not once did John mention a "Plea Deal"...I was found not "Not Guilty" at a bench trial......John Macmanra isnt a lawyer who pocket watch,He is very experienced and knowledgeable of the legal system....."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Dennis G. Hatch

    Dennis G. Hatch

    4.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "44 charges reduced or dismissed to 5 20 year reduced to5yr. With out date served approximately 11 months "
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    Timothy Michael Biasiello

    Timothy Michael Biasiello

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I had the pleasure of knowing Tim back when I had the displeasure of being a criminal. Tim always gave 100%, and the outcome was always the best you could hope for. But it turns out there’s more to this guy than just lawyering. He is a super nic..."
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    Julie R. Quinn

    Julie R. Quinn

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I love being a lawyer and I love helping my clients with their cases. My entire staff feels the same way. I live in Mount Vernon. I am married to an attorney (Scott Quinn, head public defender for Jefferson County). We raise our children here and ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Matthew Edward Butler

    Matthew Edward Butler

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: I was born and raised in Bloomington and graduated from Illinois State University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. In 2007 I received a Master’s of Arts degree in Spanish from Illinois State University. In 2012 I graduated from Souther...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jessica Ashley Biagi

    Jessica Ashley Biagi

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Insurance and more
    Review: "Jessica was great at keeping me informed throughout the whole process. She was a strong advocate for me at all times, but listened to my priorities and picked her battles, which helped me get exactly the outcome I was hoping for. She was easy to t..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Alexander Paul Libell

    Alexander Paul Libell

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  DUI and DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Paid Mr Libell $500 basically because I wanted him to get a probation warrant dropped. Not only did he get the warrant dropped, when we went to the court date, he was able to get me completely off probation, even though I had only been on for five..."
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    Donald Zuelke

    Donald Zuelke

    3.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Don represented me and did a great job. Beat the case and was always honest and cares about his clients."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Patrick John Crimmins

    Patrick John Crimmins

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I concentrate my practice in all forms of litigation and trial practice and I consider myself a trial lawyer. Primarily, I concentrate my practice in serious personal injury law, serious accidents, wrongful death and other serious Tort litigation....
    Rating:  8.0
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    James Edward Hartmann

    James Edward Hartmann

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business
    Bio: James Hartmann is former Chicago and New York City prosecutor and trial attorney. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, James attended the University of Kentucky on a full-tuition debate school scholarship followed by Notre Dame Law School. Aft...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Francis Bernard Baumgart

    Francis Bernard Baumgart

    3.52 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I sought Mr Baumgarts representation fro another state for my brother. Our phone conversation was rushed. Our appointments were about money as much as it was the case. Fran Made phenomenal court room appearances, and won the federal case to our sa..."
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    Alberto Agostino Altamore

    Alberto Agostino Altamore

    3.45 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I first hired Mr. Altamore in 2012. He is an excellent attorney. He is up front with pricing and what he can and can not do for you. Mr. Altamore is punctual and never missed any court dates. He communicates effectively. I've hired 3 of his associ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Gloria Virginia Mendoza Schmidt

    Gloria Virginia Mendoza Schmidt

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Review: "I first hired Gloria in 2012 to defend me in an administrative case. The year after, I brought her my custody case and a few years later she won me sole custody for my kid. In between that time she handled criminal, traffic, and landlord/tenant is..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sheldon Mitchell Sorosky

    Sheldon Mitchell Sorosky

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referred to Mr. Sorosky , by David another attorney who said he was well respected . he was very prompt getting back to me within one day with information regarding the case . he was very knowledgeable and gave me a lot of information tha..."
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    Neal Alan Connors

    Neal Alan Connors

    4.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Military Law
    Review: "Made a will for my mom ...in from France and I need it urgently having serious problems with my mom passing away her companion does not want to give us"
    Rating:  6.6
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    Donyel Perry

    Donyel Perry

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Foreclosure and more
    Bio: Firm Overview The Perry Law Office was founded with two goals in mind: 1. Keep rates competitive so that everyone can afford the advice they need; 2. Provide professional, aggressive and competent legal services for clients in their time of need. ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael Jon Gill

    Michael Jon Gill

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Intellectual Property, General Practice and more
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