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    Michael Anthony Metoyer

    Michael Anthony Metoyer

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I used mr metoyer services a few years ago. I was impressed with his knowledge He is very smart and will fight for you. Worth every dollar. I cant think of anyone Better for the job. I was extremely happy with his services.."
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    Michael Eveland Malin

    Michael Eveland Malin

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referred to Mr. Malin by a VERY reputable criminal defense attorney in both McLean and Livingston Co (Illinois) whom recently retired. He assured me that Mr.Malin would be excellent council to represent me. He stated that “I would need someo..."
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    Carrie Lizabeth Clark

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    Carrie Lizabeth Clark

    3.710 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Carrie L. Clark is admitted to practice in Illinois, Iowa, and the Federal Court of the Central District of Illinois. Carrie is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Rock Island County Bar Association....
    Rating:  6.6
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    Brendan Shiller

    Brendan Shiller

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "This man gave me new hope after I thought all was lost. The states attorney had it out for me, and Brendan won on a motion to suppress. He can beat the police, the sleazeball lawyers and make the Judges think twice. One of the best motion writers ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Michael T. Cavanaugh

    Michael T. Cavanaugh

    5.04 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Atty Michael Cavanaugh is the best accident lawyer I've ever known. He takes care of his clients with a personal touch that you almost feel like you are friends. Atty Cavanaugh has been our chosen lawyer since my son's vehicular accident. Then a s..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jennifer B. Wagner

    Jennifer B. Wagner

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I really appreciate this women with all of my heart. She was so nice understanding and patient with me. I haven’t had a license in 6 years …I now have a license . I have over 6 traffic tickets with dupage county she represented me and even when I ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    David S Kim

    David S Kim

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "I hired David for two cases I had in the same year. Both were felony cases. I was looking at jail time but David knew what to do and guided me thru it all. I ended up with drug class and probation on one case and probation on the the other. He rea..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joseph E. Polenzani

    Joseph E. Polenzani

    4.25 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Illinois State University. In 1987, I received a Juris Doctor degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. From 1987 to 1993 I served as an assistant state’s ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Joshua Christian Smith

    Joshua Christian Smith

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: After nearly eleven years as a practicing attorney, I have recently decided to start my own law practice.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Daniel H. Wolff

    Daniel H. Wolff

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My first contact with Mr. Wolff was during the worst time in my life. My son was facing a difficult and special case within the federal court system. Mr. Wolff ensured me that he would handle my son's case, just as he would as if it was his own so..."
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    Joseph Venditti

    Joseph Venditti

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I had a minor incident with a “peace officer” where I walked away with questions as to what the law enforcement officer was allowed to do under the law. Attorney Venditti advised me of my rights in an easy to understand manner and also indicated w..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kevin Tzee Yen

    Kevin Tzee Yen

    4.85 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I involve my clients at every phase of their injury claim from start to finish. They are never "in the dark" about their case. I value their input and keep them up-to-date on the progress of their case. The best service we can offer our clients is...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Austin Scott Davies

    Austin Scott Davies

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Midwest Legal Care serves clients all across northern Illinois, including Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, DeKalb, McHenry, and Kane counties.At Midwest Legal Care, we believe the first role of attorney is that of counselor. Midwest Legal Care is ded...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Frank Pete Kostouros

    Frank Pete Kostouros

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have extreme confidence in Frank Kostouros helping get the lightest possible results in the courtroom. He has helped me with traffic cases and one other criminal defense, and I have no absolutely no complaints. He also has a great sense of humor..."
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    Ubi O. O'Neal

    Ubi O. O'Neal

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I don’t like lawyers but Mr. O’Neal made me to have change of heart by the way he treated me and handled my case. Actually, most of the lawyers I approached told me that I did not have a case and treated me with benign neglect. Mr. O’Neal treated..."
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    David M. Fahrenkamp

    David M. Fahrenkamp

    3.324 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have had Dave represent me twice. The first time he did a great job. We are in the middle of a child custody case. He genuinely cares about the well being of my child. It is taking a while but understand these things don't happen overnight. Dave..."
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    Miangel Christina Cody

    Miangel Christina Cody

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I heard around town that she is one of the best criminal defense lawyers who specializes in federal cases. She represented a family member in a major federal prosecution. Attorney Cody is very aggressive and very smart. She kept us informed and he..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Aaron B. Goldstein

    Aaron B. Goldstein

    1.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI
    Rating:  8.3
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    David R. Imielski

    David R. Imielski

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I retained David Imielski and his firm to represent me on a very sensitive felony case. After being charged, I felt devastated because I knew I was innocent and that it would be difficult to find a criminal lawyer to fight every step of the way. D..."
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    Brian Stuart Shields

    Brian Stuart Shields

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Brian is a very good lawyer i have used him for cases and my brother as well i would highly recommend him to fight for you in court thanks brian Riccardo A Bradley"
    Rating:  7.0
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