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    Sergio Enrique Acosta

    Sergio Enrique Acosta

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Shannon P. O'Malley

    Shannon P. O'Malley

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Shannon P. O'Malley, Ltd. When faced with serious legal challenges, having an experienced and compassionate attorney can be life-changing. With over 25 years of legal experience, including serving as a former Illinois Circuit Court Judge, I am com...
    Rating:  7.4
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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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    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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    Aaron L Wiener

    Aaron L Wiener

    5.037 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: As the managing partner at Wiener Law Group, LLC, Aaron focuses his practice on criminal defense work. No matter the nature of the charges you are facing, Aaron will work with you to determine the best defense strategy and minimize the consequence...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Mamie A. Alexander

    Mamie A. Alexander

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "The best lawyer in Chicago! Crafty and very witty. She sees things from a unique perspective. I recommend you put her on retainer. She cleared my peers and I on numerous cases. If I knew her in my younger life I would be felon free!"
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    Erin Kathleen Conner

    Erin Kathleen Conner

    4.58 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Appeals and more
    Bio: Erin K. Conner is a former St. Clair County Assistant Public Defender and a former St. Clair County Assistant State's Attorney. In the latter role, she served as both the supervisor of the Violent Crimes Unit and the chief of the Criminal Bureau. ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jerald Novak

    Jerald Novak

    4.9134 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am Jerry Novak and I opened Jerry Novak Associates to help people deal with the stress and legalities associated with DUI and criminal defense. I provide legal advice and representation for people charged with their first DUI or people who have ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Thomas Patrick Naughton

    Thomas Patrick Naughton

    4.614 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Attorney Naughton is a TRUE patriot, and as such is a true fighter and advocate for his clients. What does that mean? A TRUE patriot fights for the people whose rights have been violated. A TRUE patriot defends the U.S. Constitutional rights of ot...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Bryan M. Wellner

    Bryan M. Wellner

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Bryan M. Wellner was raised in Minooka, Illinois. He is a graduate of Minooka High School. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in English. While at Illinois Wesleyan, Brya...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Matthew P. Paulson

    Matthew P. Paulson

    4.911 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "My son was arrested for felony drug possession We talk to one experienced Lawyer and we were told my son would get 4-6 years in prison. Matt Paulson told us if he took the case how he would defend my son and try to get no prison time. Mr. Paulson ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Joel Alan Whitehouse

    Joel Alan Whitehouse

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: As a premier Chicago criminal lawyer, attorney Joel A. Whitehouse was trained and attended Kent College of Law where he received his Jurist Doctor with High Honors and received the American Jurist Prudence Award in Criminal Procedure. After Law Sc...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Matthew J. Stanton

    Matthew J. Stanton

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: CLIENT RATING - 5 Stars!!! --- Experience, Knowledge, Integrity Criminal Defense - If you are charged with a crime, choosing the right attorney is the most important decision you will make. It could mean the difference between a conviction on your...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Robert Andrew Willis

    Robert Andrew Willis

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This lawyer was very knowledgeable about the laws.these are words that Willis spoke to me. No matter the situation never let your emotions overpower your intelligence. Thank you sir"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Sara A. Garber

    Sara A. Garber

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Brunell Latrice Donald

    Brunell Latrice Donald

    5.014 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Mrs Brunell donald is awsom,she was in the court room like she's there every day.she pays attention to detailed information,she calls it as she see's it. the truth shall set you free.i would reccomend her to anyone who need a criminal attorney.the..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Bayarjargal T. Sereenen

    Bayarjargal T. Sereenen

    5.064 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Although I specialize and focus in Immigration Law, I do provide legal services for my clients in Criminal Defense, DUI & Traffic, Real Estate, and Family Law, areas. Also, I advise clients on all types of contracts, business transaction, and busi...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Peter Thomas Petrakis

    Peter Thomas Petrakis

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Residential, Education
    Review: "Mr. Petrakis is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I am a senior on disability and was falsely charged by the Cary Illinois Police Department with several domestic felonies and misdemeanors. At the end of my bench trial, my judge was fair and..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Nichole Massarello

    Nichole Massarello

    5.020 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Appeals
    Bio: Nichole Massarello is the Managing Partner and founder of Massarello Law, LLC, where she channels over a decade of criminal defense experience into a dedicated practice for the accused. Since 2022, Nichole has been lauded for her zealous client ad...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ted V Parker

    Ted V Parker

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Residential, Personal Injury
    Review: "One of the best lawyers around. Just starting out I hired him and from the start he came in putting in motions to dismiss and break the case down. We were going against the number 2 state’s attorney in Dupage County. This state's attorney had neve..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Marie Joanna Taraska

    Marie Joanna Taraska

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My wife and I are parents to a special needs child. We have a long history of partnering with the administrators in the school district and the special education teachers at the school. Despite this an inexperienced teacher, with little knowledge ..."
    Rating:  7.9
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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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