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    Richard Hugh McLeese

    Richard Hugh McLeese

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Alan Tom Davis

    Alan Tom Davis

    5.02 reviews
    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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    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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    Matthew Christopher Downs

    Matthew Christopher Downs

    4.47 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 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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    Roger A. Malavia

    Roger A. Malavia

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 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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    Sussethe Renteria

    Sussethe Renteria

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Expungement
    Review: "Sussethe Renteria is the best lawyer in all Illinois she is reasonable, understanding and I highly recommend her she is an amazing lawyer"
    Rating:  6.0
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    Joel James Degrazia

    Joel James Degrazia

    4.915 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: my goal is to treat each client honestly and experience as a prosecutor for 10 years allowed me to develop my trial skills,so that im very comfortable at trial situations.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Kimber A. Russell

    Kimber A. Russell

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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    David Edward Liberty

    David Edward Liberty

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business
    Review: "He is verry good at what he dose he fights for. every thing u ask of him hes a great public defenter."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Ann Marie Lampariello-Perez

    Ann Marie Lampariello-Perez

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jeffry T. Mandell

    Jeffry T. Mandell

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Attorney Jeffry Mandell has been practicing Criminal Defense and Real Estate law in the Chicagoland area for over 35 years. His knowledge of the law, years of experience and dedication to hard work is a great benefit to all his clients. Mr. Mandel...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Richard A. Kayne

    Richard A. Kayne

    4.25 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The best in business highly recommend for dupage county and rest............"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Bryce W. Powell

    Bryce W. Powell

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident and more
    Bio: Mr. Powell is a strong legal professional with expertise in areas of criminal defense and personal injury. Emphasis on catastrophic injury, car and truck accident cases. Representing thousands of clients since 1997. Licensed in Idaho, Montana and ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael F. Clancy

    Michael F. Clancy

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Clancy is a great lawyer he beats all my cases with flying colors. highly highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Steven B. Skelton

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    Steven B. Skelton

    1.01 review
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Todd Brandt McCartney

    Todd Brandt McCartney

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Todd McCartney, founder of McCartney Law Group, LLC, has been a dedicated attorney for nearly 35 years, focusing extensively in DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. A native of Chicago’s western suburbs, Mr. McCartney graduated from G...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Hope Ann Nickel

    Hope Ann Nickel

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Hope Nickel was able to help me after I got in trouble for reckless driving and evading police. She also helped my sister get child support money from the father of her child. Hope’s an aggressive attorney and so is Andrew Nickel. "
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    James Michael Ryan

    James Michael Ryan

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Administrative Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "no receipt, ignored directions, ineffective assistance of counsel, did exact opposite of what I wanted and allowed court and prosecutor to use illegal dirty tricks and lied to me constantly, gave incorrect advice constantly."
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    Dawn Projansky Lavin

    Dawn Projansky Lavin

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Dawn is excellent and she took my case to a very personal level. She not only handled my case but since resolved she has followed up with me insuring things were going the way they should be. Even went as far as helping me straighten a few things ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Nicholas John Lagattuta

    Nicholas John Lagattuta

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Lagatutta was hired to handle a matter for a friend, based upon my recommendation. The client contacted me to express his appreciation because he was impressed by Mr. Lagatutta's professionalism, ethics and ability to resolve the case swiftly...."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael F Carroll

    Michael F Carroll

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Sole practitioner at The Law Offices of Michael F. Carroll, with offices in Orland Park, IL. Previously partner in the Orland Park law firm of Carroll & Truesdale, P.C. Past (2007-2008) President of the Southwest Bar Association. Member of the Wil...
    Rating:  8.3
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