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    Daniel Robert Zeit

    Daniel Robert Zeit

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I needed expert help for my son who had serious felony charges filed against him that were unfair (really) but complicated. Dan used his knowledge of the law, as well as familiarity with every prosecutor/judge/lawyer and the system in Waukegan, to..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jamie Alyssa Propps

    Jamie Alyssa Propps

    2.33 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jamie A. Propps joined Meyer Capel in February of 2021 and earned shareholder status in January of 2022. She is a significant contributor to the firm’s litigation services practice group, focuses the majority of her practice on criminal and traffi...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Danielle Elizabeth Giannola

    Danielle Elizabeth Giannola

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "My Personal Experience Working with Four Divorce Lawyers After two years of navigating my divorce, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a lawyer the “right fit.” I hope my experience helps others starting this process. In the beginning, I didn’t kn..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Jayne Anne Ingles

    Jayne Anne Ingles

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jayne is an excellent lawyer. She was recommended to me and I have already referred several more people to her. She is extremely knowledgeable and seems to actually care about people and not just money. She has great pricing and keeps you informed..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Robert Lewis Elovitz

    Robert Lewis Elovitz

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: 27 years experience is the defense of serious criminal cases such as: 1st Degree Murder Attempted 1st Degree Murder Arson Conspiracy to Manufacture Controlled Substance Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substance Sexual Assualt Child Pornography...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Amy Melton

    Amy Melton

    4.531 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Amy Melton helps people and families with family law, criminal defense law, and bankruptcy law. We serve Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, Channahon, Crest Hill, New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Morris, Naperville, Romeoville, Bollingbrook, Bra...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Stefan K. Fenner

    Stefan K. Fenner

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Fenner is a partner at the law firm of Giovannini Olshansky.Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1977, Mr. Fenner was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2005 and joined the Federal General Bar for the Northern District of Illinois in 2006.Mr. Fenne...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michael Thomas Byrne

    Michael Thomas Byrne

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mike Byrne is highly experienced, personable and competitive with over 25 years of experience trying hundreds of criminal and traffic cases. Mike began as a public defender and quickly rose to the elite murder task force prior to entering private ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Brian Russel Freiman

    Brian Russel Freiman

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I had hired Mr. Freiman for a dui case. I was offered many offers but Brian didn't stop fighting for me until we got an offer that was fair. He was even ready for a trial if it had to come to that point. Brian Freiman will fight for you every step..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Matthew Scott Arthur

    Matthew Scott Arthur

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "I met with Matt for an expert consultation while negotiating a real estate property settlement during my divorce. He walked me through my rights under the law and various options and even offered some creative suggestions that my divorce attorney ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Mark Andrew Nickel

    Mark Andrew Nickel

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Outside of work I am an avid outdoorsman. I enjoy fishing, hiking and camping. My other interests include music and exercise, particularly running.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Clark Alan Walker

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    Clark Alan Walker

    3.07 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
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    Rating:  7.3
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    Justin James Sather

    Justin James Sather

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Justin is a great lawyer! He was very up front and honest. I hired him for a DUI case and through out the whole process he made sure that I understood what was going on & what the next steps would be. I am very satisfied with his services. I would..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Michael Bailey

    James Michael Bailey

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Real Estate
    Bio: As you can see, I have just retired from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office where I was a senior attorney in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions. I have experience in dealing with very complex issues, judges and fellow attorneys. I have t...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Patrick Eugene Halliday

    Patrick Eugene Halliday

    4.47 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Mr. Halliday was born and raised in Peoria, IL, and he is the founder and owner of Halliday Law, LLC. The opening of his own office in central Illinois was a process that started at the end of 2017 after having been a partner in a major Chicago ba...
    Rating:  8.6
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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:  7.9
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    Paul Deluca

    Paul Deluca

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referred to Mr. DeLuca from a close family friend who used his services in the past. I was extremely pleased with Mr. DeLuca's professionalism in Court and how readily available he was to answer any questions I had concerning my case. I'd re..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    David William Lewarchik

    David William Lewarchik

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: David Lewarchik represents clients on appeal in the Illinois Appellate Court, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the federal courts of appeals. His practice concentrates on criminal and civil appeals, post-conviction petitions, and habeas corpus cases.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Michael D. Baker

    Michael D. Baker

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Michael performed top level work on my immigration case through prompt communication and high level professionalism. He performed extensive research into my case and looked at all of the details and facts when making his decisions. I was prepared ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Allan Abel Ackerman

    Allan Abel Ackerman

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 64 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
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