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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: As a family law attorney, I will be a strong advocate for you and your family in times of crisis. Whether you need a dissolution, a post-decree action such as modification of child support or parenting time, I will be by your side and fighting for...

Rating: 8.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: GRADUATE OF PROVIDENCE ST. MEL HIGH SCHOOL IN 1994. GRADUATE OF BRADLEY UNIVERSITY IN 1998. GRADUATE OF DEPAUL COLLEGE OF LAW IN 2001. WORKED FOR CHICAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION AS A PROSECUTOR FOR STUDENT EXPULSION HEARINGS. WORKED AS AN ASSOCIATE ATT...

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

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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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes, International Law

Review: "I can't thank Louis and his staff enough. To be more specific Marlyn, she is also who helped me through-out the process. I was a out-of-state case from a previous DUI offense in 2008. Louis and Marlyn really executed the whole process gracefully a..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Bill was extremely helpful, kind and considerate with our situation. He went above and beyond my expectations. Professional. "

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: James Rowe is the principal partner of The Law Firm of Rowe Associates. He is a graduate of DePaul University and DePaul University College of Law. Prior to starting his own law firm,James was an Assistant States Attorney (prosecutor) for the Cook...

Rating: 7.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Barry was very professional and helpful in dealing with the law enforcemnt. I was overwhelmed and was suicdal but he was there to comfort me. Appreciated it."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more

Bio: I have been an Illinois criminal defense attorney representing individuals in criminal cases and investigations since 1993. I graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in finance. I received my law degree from the University of Miami ...

Rating: 6.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Barry is a great guy to work with. He tells it like it is and doesn't candy coat anything. He is extremely well versed in criminal law and took care of my case as if it was his only. Thank you Barry!"

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights and more

Review: "John is a excellent lawyer, he has been my lawyer for almost 8 taking on the challenges of my sons case, he’s always on time and looking out for your best interest! I have and will continue to refer him to others"

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more

Review: "I dont even know where to start. I was given multiple drug charges. I looked around for a lawyer and found Miss Tania. She was very helpful and accommodating. Made me feel like everything was going to be ok from the very start. She was very unders..."

Rating: 6.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Of all the attorneys I have met, retained, or come into contact with, Mr. Strathmann is the most reliable, intelligent, and hard working. He is professional, and very personable. I felt as though he genuinely cared about the outcome of my case, an..."

Rating: 6.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business

Bio: I'm a Chicagoland native born and raised, now happy to offer my legal services to the community I love. In my free time I enjoy fitness and weightlifting, riding my motorcycle, and trading stocks and cryptocurrencies.

Rating: 6.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody

Review: "Consulted with Mr. Self regarding specific legal advice. Counsel advised me well and I appreciate his commitment and ample knowledge of the law."

Rating: 6.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Review: "Alan got me in and out of a court date quickly. I had an aggravated speeding charge (35+ over the limit) which in Illinois was a Class A misdemeanor without the possibility of court supervision. This means it was more serious than a DUI, stealing ..."

Rating: 6.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Expungement and more

Review: "We called John, and after explaining what had happened, we met with him. He accepted our case and reassured us every thing would be fine. We cannot thank him enough for his professionalism and hard work."

Rating: 7.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

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Rating: 8.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Downs has gone the extra mile for my son who has had multiple counties, multiple charge case. He was able to utilize his expertise to get one count reduced from a 5 year term to probation! I would respectfully refer any case to him, from simpl..."

Rating: 6.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Review: "I have hired Roger more than once in my past years for multiple Felonys and Misdemeanors through out my life.He is well educated and knows how the system can play . He will DEFEND you as a great lawyer ...I have hired a lot of attourneys in the pa..."

Rating: 6.5

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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: 7.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 8.8

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