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    Scott T. Mendeloff

    Scott T. Mendeloff

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Corporate and Incorporation, Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion, Arbitration and more
    Review: "Scott Mendeloff offered our corporation the highest quality legal representation in an extremely efficient, cost-effective manner."
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    Vennie Michael Brice

    Vennie Michael Brice

    4.52 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Represents our son with the utmost dignity. Always upfront and brutally honest with him."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Bernardo Isacovici

    Bernardo Isacovici

    4.47 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I am an attorney serving the greater Chicago area Including Lake, Cook, and McHenry Counties. My areas of concentration are Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family Law, Residential Real estate, and commercial cases. I believe that it is in the best ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Nicholas J. Stavros

    Nicholas J. Stavros

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He’s helping me with a family related matter very professional and Skilled I highly recommend! He’s not just looking for what’s best for me but my children as well!"
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    Dick Bennett Williams

    Dick Bennett Williams

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Wills & Living Wills
    Bio: Williams, Williams & Bembenek was voted by readers of the Peoria Journal Star the "Reader's Choice" by getting the most votes in the category for Attorneys in the Peoria area for the years 2002, 2004, 2013, and 2014
    Rating:  7.4
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    Caryn Ann Barone

    Caryn Ann Barone

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Litigation
    Review: "Caryn is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable and gives strong advocacy with outstanding ethical standards. She stands for truth and justice and does not back down. She sees through the clutter, distraction and manipulation brought by o..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Carl Hartman

    James Carl Hartman

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jim Hartman joined Magee Hartman, P.C. in its establishment, having previously been a partner at Smith, LaLuzerne & Hartman, Ltd. He concentrates his practice in municipal law, civil litigation, criminal defense and appellate practice. Jim serves ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Peter George Gatses

    Peter George Gatses

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Peter Gates took care of our traffic violation for my fiancé. He was amazing with communication, answered all our questions really made us feel comfortable with the situation. He took the time to explain to us how court would look like, took us t..."
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    Michael T. Schulenberg

    Michael T. Schulenberg

    4.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Attorney Michael T. Schulenberg dedicates his legal practicing to helping families deal with matrimonial matters such as divorce, child custody, visitation and support. He first earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1996 from Oakland University...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Reid Joshua Schar

    Reid Joshua Schar

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Nicholas Kirkeles

    Nicholas Kirkeles

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My goal is simple, to provide you with quality representation for a reasonable fee. You will always receive honest answers to, sometimes difficult questions. I began my practice as a Senior Public Defended where I was lead counsel in a number of j...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Richard Lee Whitman

    Richard Lee Whitman

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Probate and more
    Bio: Richard L. Whitman, Sr. is a 1969 graduate of Eastern Illinois University where he graduated as valedictorian. He graduated in 1972 from Northwestern University School of Law in the top 10 percent of his class and was an editor of law review and a...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Brian Griffin Smith

    Brian Griffin Smith

    5.011 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I focus on national security clearance litigation, criminal law, DUI and traffic, school law, and police/fire pensions and disability claims. I have extensive trial experience in front of both judges and juries, have briefed and argued cases in ap...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Brian J. Mirandola

    Brian J. Mirandola

    3.76 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am criminal defense lawyer Brian J. Mirandola. I served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Kane County for more than seven years, where I prosecuted hundreds of DUI cases and other misdemeanors and felonies. I understand the prosecutor's st...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Philip Leroy Money

    Philip Leroy Money

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When you get time I would love to talk to you about law reviews please As soon as you notice this you should email me"
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    Patrick J. Herrmann

    Patrick J. Herrmann

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Government
    Review: "I recently had to see pat hermann, on about a one- Every-two-weeks basis. He understood why I was there, and was as caring as I could have asked for. He would certainly keep me updated on what was happening in the court trials. He was very trust..."
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    Darryl Earl Robinson

    Darryl Earl Robinson

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "I have worked with Darryl Robinson for years, for various legal needs related to real estate and most recently, employment law related. He is a great attorney with superior knowledge and service levels. I have also referred numerous people to his ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Evan Thomas Voboril

    Evan Thomas Voboril

    4.928 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant
    Bio: I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of personal service. I strive to be: Tenacious. I am a zealous advocate for my clients. I will work aggressively to advance your goals and interests, and promptly communicate with you r...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Sean Michael Featherstun

    Sean Michael Featherstun

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "MR. Featherstun I felt was a much better and more willing attorney on my case than the private attorney I hired out of Mt. Vernon had I listened more to Sean I woud have doneless time and I would have understood much more about my case and costs."
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    Scott Alan Bentley

    Scott Alan Bentley

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law with a J.D. in 1985. During my stay at SIU, I was involved in the formation of the Sigma Pi fraternity. In 1986, I was hired as a partner of the firm Taradash & Bentley, where I practiced...
    Rating:  7.1
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