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    Sarah Jeanette Gelsomino

    Sarah Jeanette Gelsomino

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Rating:  7.9
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    Steven Michael Landis

    Steven Michael Landis

    4.97 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Top notch,professional,personable,went out of his way ,100% honest,strongly recommend,,,,,,, even works on Sunday if needed,,,,,he's the real deal"
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Jamie Rae Wombacher

    Jamie Rae Wombacher

    1.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Workers Compensation and more
    Rating:  7.7
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    Daniel Joseph Wilbrandt

    Daniel Joseph Wilbrandt

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Dan Wilbrandt is the former Chief of the Criminal Division and had been with the State’s Attorney’s Office since 2012 after receiving his law degree with honors from the John Marshall Law School. Dan was part of the office management team as Chief...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Thomas Dickinson Murray

    Thomas Dickinson Murray

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Tom juggled multiple cases in different jurisdictions for me. He filed motions and was ready to fight for me like he was fighting for his own life. Didn’t flinch at trial and is ready to defend you to the fullest extent of the law period"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Shay T. Allen

    Shay T. Allen

    4.516 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Review: "Shay Allen's office was an excellent choice for my legal needs and got me out of sling!! I am very grateful for him all of his hard work, pricing, and patience. He is more than something special in helping the community's needs. Also, his office w..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Marjorie L. Worth

    Marjorie L. Worth

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Rating:  8.4
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    Chris B. Humphrey

    Chris B. Humphrey

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Land Use and Zoning, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "After being strung along and bullied by another attorney for a year, I consulted with Chris. Within a week my case was dismissed. Chris cares about you and your future, not lining his pockets at your financial and mental expense. I wish I had star..."
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    Tod Michael Urban

    Tod Michael Urban

    3.29 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "We hired him for my son, and everything he said would happen did happen. He knew the ins and outs, what they would throw our way, and what steps needed to be taken, as a lawyer should! If you don't listen to him or ask questions, then you will not..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jeffrey Bruce Fawell

    Jeffrey Bruce Fawell

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket, DUI and DWI
    Review: "Jeff Fawell became my attorney when I had some minor traffic issues at the age of 16. Life moved forward and upward and he represented me with all other traffic violations that I had throughout the time I lived in his area very successfully. As a..."
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    Max Qualls

    Max Qualls

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Max H. Qualls received his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law and was the recipient of multiple Dean's List awards for outstanding academic achievement. Prior to joining Lytle & Milan, LLC as an Associate Attorney, Max worke...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Amanda Elayne Levanti

    Amanda Elayne Levanti

    3.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Amanda Levanti is a former criminal prosecutor who now represents clients in both family and divorce law and criminal defense cases. After obtaining her J.D. from Northern Kentucky University, she worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney i...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Miriam Herrmann Szatrowski

    Miriam Herrmann Szatrowski

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse and more
    Rating:  8.0
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    Gretchen Vetter Scavo

    Gretchen Vetter Scavo

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Defective and Dangerous Products, Antitrust and Trade Law, Litigation and more
    Review: "Gretchen Scavo represents excellence, dedication, trust and intelligence in their truest forms. She comes highly recommended. "
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    Angela Lockett

    Angela Lockett

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "She was excellent Very nice and understanding with the whole process with my case didn't have to go through anything extra and didn't over charge"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

    Not yet reviewedReview Jeanette
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Entertainment
    Bio: Jeanette “Sam” Samuels has a proven track record of fighting for justice. A distinguished trial attorney, Sam has achieved a remarkable degree of success in state and federal courtrooms throughout the midwest. As a first year associate, Sam was pa...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jay Morton Reese

    Jay Morton Reese

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Jay Reese handled a business case for me. After a very dishonest business refused to pay for services, Mr. Reese was successful at the trial in building a case and I received the money owed. Not only did he do a great job, but he is a great person..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Terry David Slaw

    Terry David Slaw

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "I contacted Terry with questions about a legal matter. He took his time to explain the issue to me. He did not jump onto how much I need to pay him first like so many attorneys do these days. Not only was his advice sound it was also cost-effectiv..."
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    Brendan P Harris

    Brendan P Harris

    2.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: A graduate of the Loyola University Chicago School of Law (with certificates in trial advocacy and child and family law), Attorney Harris was admitted to practice in the state of Illinois in 2006, as well as the United States District Court for th...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Brian Thomas Morgan

    Brian Thomas Morgan

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Bio: Brian T. Morgan is a former Assistant State's Attorney who handles Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI, Traffic, Personal Injury, DCFS and family cases. Having tried cases both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney, he knows what it takes to make your case....
    Rating:  7.6
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