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    James Anthony Payonk

    James Anthony Payonk

    5.01 review Attention
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident
    Bio: I was born on the south side of Chicago. My wife and I raised our family in the southwest suburbs. My firm brings downtown skill and expertise to the suburbs.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Anthony Mark Lombardo

    Anthony Mark Lombardo

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "Mr. Lombardo was knowledgeable, direct and kept me informed of all the possibilities along the way. He was available when I had questions & I feel that he worked to get the best possible outcome for my situation."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Adrian L. Laurean

    Adrian L. Laurean

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joshua Phillip Rinker

    Joshua Phillip Rinker

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody and more
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael James Swanson

    Michael James Swanson

    3.110 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Michael J. Swanson, the owner of Swanson Law Firm, LLC, in Edwardsville, IL, is an experienced courtroom attorney who knows how to navigate the court system to aggressively represent his clients and maximize favorable outcomes.Prior to establishin...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Patrick A. O'Byrne

    Patrick A. O'Byrne

    2.213 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Pat successfully helped my mother for years. And he helped me after my dad died - free of charge. Hey pat - its Denise's daughter and I need to hire you. How can I find you?"
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    Melanie Susanne Fialkowski

    Melanie Susanne Fialkowski

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have been an attorney for just over twenty years, all spent practicing criminal law. The first thirteen years of my career were spent as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. During my years as a prosecutor,...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael Robert Epton

    Michael Robert Epton

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Licensing and more
    Review: "I was blown away from Michael's performance from day 1. He is THE go to guy when it comes to DUI. I work with lawyers on a daily basis in my field of work- which includes corporate, litegation, to technology. I knew no one in area of criminal defe..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Louis Aaron Berns

    Louis Aaron Berns

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Car Accident, Domestic Violence, General Practice and more
    Review: "I am writing this review for Mr. Berns. Mr Berns is an excellent attorney and I recommend that if you have a criminal case that he be hired. Mr Burns was always available and showed a ton of passion for me and my cases . No other attorney coul..."
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    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

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    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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    Marvin Leavitt

    Marvin Leavitt

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family and more
    Review: "Marvin is the most superior attorney you can have to represent you. The combination of his experience and unsurpassable knowledge made his representation second to none in my high profile/high net worth support and custody case. Marvin carries wit..."
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    Joseph Gerard Howard

    Joseph Gerard Howard

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Howard and his associate, Mr. Mergenthaler were patient, kind, and understanding even though my case had to do with my dog. Before I found Mr. Howard's law firm through a friend of a friend, I had called other attorneys who were not interested..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jane M. Lawinger

    Jane M. Lawinger

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "My experience was very good. She won my case and she was always willing to help me understand the steps of the divorce and what to expect next."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Ray Wesley

    Michael Ray Wesley

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident and more
    Review: "Wow, we couldn't of asked for a better lawyer. He went in being aggressive and got things done. We are very pleased and recommend him to everyone. He was recommended to us by a friend, who also won his case as well. Thank you so much."
    Rating:  7.0
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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:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Litigation and more
    Review: "Gretchen Scavo represents excellence, dedication, trust and intelligence in their truest forms. She comes highly recommended. "
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    Harry Charles Smith

    Harry Charles Smith

    3.410 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, State, Local, and Municipal Law
    Review: "Harry knows how to get the job done!!! I would recommend Harry to anyone who wants the painful process of a divorce to be handled with class."
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    Martia P. Terstegge

    Martia P. Terstegge

    4.85 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more
    Bio: Honored to provide legal advice on a one-on-one level, guided by education, experience, and faith.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Steven William Selby

    Steven William Selby

    Not yet reviewedReview Steven
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI and more
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthias Alphonsus Lydon

    Matthias Alphonsus Lydon

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Antitrust & Trade Law, Litigation
    Rating:  8.5
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    Scott M. Mendel

    Scott M. Mendel

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Antitrust and Trade Law, Litigation, Venture Capital and more
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