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    John J. Palmer

    John J. Palmer

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "John Palmer is very assertive and informative. He explained every detail of what could happen or was going to happen. He got my sons charges dropped down drastically and helped us through the entire process. I would highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Baku N. Patel

    Baku N. Patel

    4.021 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Have you been indicted with charges of criminal activity? If you have, you need to take immediate action and seek out the help and support of a competent, experienced, and aggressive lawyer. While you may agree, you may be clueless as to where you...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Lyle Scott Cohen

    Lyle Scott Cohen

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Helped me a lot ,highly recommended ,honest ,fighting for the his clients,thanks a lot"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ryan Patrick Schuenke

    Ryan Patrick Schuenke

    4.69 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: Ryan P. Schuenke is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney serving clients in Missouri and Illinois, including Quincy, Hannibal, and surrounding areas. He provides practical, results-driven representation tailored to each cli...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Thomas Patrick Needham

    Thomas Patrick Needham

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Had a misdemeanor battery case. My first offense. Got me a great deal and followed through on his every promise. I highly recommend Tom."
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    Alan M. Jacob

    Alan M. Jacob

    3.811 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Alan M Jacob has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2007. He is also admitted to the Northern District of Illinois as a trial attorney and the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Mr. Jacob has defended numerous DUI charges resulting in not...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Irving Jay Seidler

    Irving Jay Seidler

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Workers Compensation
    Review: "Have used Mr. Seidler several times for both myself and my family. We know that he and his firm are very knowledgeable of the law and always consider their clients interests. I have recommended them in the past and will continue to in the future. ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sandeep Singh Basran

    Sandeep Singh Basran

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Insurance, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Sandy is the young energetic and understanding attorney. If you are looking for a comprehensive attorney package, then try this young man. Sandy successfully conducted couple of closings for me. His price is unbeatable, but most important to me, ..."
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    Ted V Parker

    Ted V Parker

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Residential, Personal Injury
    Review: "Ted V Parker is an excellent lawyer, he handled my case with care and pure professionalism. He advocated for me in my situation, and took his time to review my case with me. He also explained the process in great detail to make sure I understood e..."
    Rating:  6.0
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    James Randall Busch

    James Randall Busch

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Experienced civil and criminal attorney, who has been practicing in the Northwest Suburbs since 1985. Village Prosecutor since 1995, which gives me the unique perspective of the prosecution side as well as the defense side of criminal and traffic ...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Dragan Ivetic

    Dragan Ivetic

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Trademark Application, Business and more
    Bio: I received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Northwestern University in 1996 and then got my JD at the University of Illinois College of Law in 1999. I have been a lawyer helping people with legal issues in the United States and International...
    Rating:  9.0
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    John Preston Sharp

    John Preston Sharp

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "John Sharp is an excellent attorney. Everyone involved with Sharp&Harmon law firm is very professional and results driven."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Robert S. Nathan

    Robert S. Nathan

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI and DWI
    Review: "He got me out of a pickle and I am very grateful for his service. He is very friendly and good at his job."
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    Michael Jackson McNerney

    Michael Jackson McNerney

    4.19 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Review: "Mr. McNerney handled a case for me. His results were excellent. I highly recommend him if you are looking for an honest and trustworthy attorney. He is not outrageous on his pricing and he will work with you on payment arrangements."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Aaron S Rosenblatt

    Aaron S Rosenblatt

    1.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.1
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    Mark Christopher Lewis

    Mark Christopher Lewis

    4.713 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Litigation and more
    Bio: Attorney Lewis understands that everything that he does or does not do for a client has serious implications on the client's future. To that end, he uses the client's legal issues, circumstances, and personal concerns to develop a legal strategy t...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Susan M. Pavlow

    Susan M. Pavlow

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Review: "Susan Pavlow was part of my defense team. I highly recommend her. I was acquitted of the charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. This would not have been possible without her hard work. Even if the outcome had not been in my favor, I would sti..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ronald Robert Slemer

    Ronald Robert Slemer

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Slemer really helped me out. He knows the law."
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    Angelo J. Mourelatos

    Angelo J. Mourelatos

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Angelo Mourelatos is a partner at the Law Office of Vogel and Mourelatos, LLC. Recognized as a skilled attorney, Angelo concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal law, family law, estate planning, and real estate law. Located in West Dunde...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Bruce Allen Self

    Bruce Allen Self

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 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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