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    Jason S Dreifuss

    Jason S Dreifuss

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Jason S. Dreifuss believes that there is only one way to represent clients who are locked up, charged, or under investigation: fight with the same ferocity as if he were representing a member of his own family. That means tireless work to keep you...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Steven Richard Hunter

    Steven Richard Hunter

    4.818 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Gun Law and more
    Bio: I am a graduate of the highly ranked University of Michigan Law School. My legal education laid the foundation for my career as a criminal defense attorney. I have specialized in criminal defense for over 35 years. In that time I have tried thousa...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Matthew Mujalli Amarin

    Matthew Mujalli Amarin

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I became a lawyer to help people. People who have suffered life-changing injuries. People who are accused of crimes. In both situations you are going against a mighty opponent (rich/greedy insurance companies or the government). I pride myself in ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kristine M. Honiotes

    Kristine M. Honiotes

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: As a former Will County Assitant Public Defender, Attorney Kristine Honiotes has defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses and other serious felony offenses. Attorney Honiotes has ov...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Valeria E. Corral

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    Valeria E. Corral

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed less than a year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Valeria has joined Pissetzky Law after graduating from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Valeria brings the discipline and analytical rigor expected from Pissetzky Law to her representation of clients facing serious criminal charge...
    Rating:  5.5
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    Theodore Samuel Potkonjak

    Theodore Samuel Potkonjak

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ted is a seasoned and aggressive litigator with more than 42 years of experience practicing law. He began his legal career with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, where he quickly advanced to Division Chief and served as a felony trial att...
    Rating:  10
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    Donald N. MacNeil

    Donald N. MacNeil

    5.025 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: The MacNeil Firm is a family of three lawyers, a father and two sons, who are dedicated to providing superior criminal defense and DUI defense in Illinois and Indiana. What sets the MacNeil Firm apart from many other criminal defense lawyers and D...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jeffrey Michael Moskowitz

    Jeffrey Michael Moskowitz

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Real Estate
    Review: "Jeff not only researched my personal information, he provided me with pertinent actions to take prior to appearing in court. At my court date, Jeff was prompt, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He conducted himself professionally, and he displayed..."
    Rating:  10
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    Paul F. Serkland

    Paul F. Serkland

    5.030 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Paul F. Serkland is an Attorney at The Davis Law Group, P.C. with offices located in Waukegan, Northfield and Chicago. Mr. Serkland is a former prosecutor who provides high-quality, aggressive criminal defense to individuals who have been charged ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Steven J. Weinberg

    Steven J. Weinberg

    4.912 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Steven J. Weinberg is the founder of Weinberg Law. As a criminal defense attorney in Chicago for over 27 years, Weinberg has been consistently recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also five star pre-emin...
    Rating:  10
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    Jerald Novak

    Jerald Novak

    4.9134 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am Jerry Novak and I opened Jerry Novak Associates to help people deal with the stress and legalities associated with DUI and criminal defense. I provide legal advice and representation for people charged with their first DUI or people who have ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    John Louis Fioti

    John Louis Fioti

    5.099 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, State, Local And Municipal Law and more
    Bio: Over 32 years experience. John L. Fioti is a 1988 graduate of Elmhurst University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics. He graduated from DePaul University, College of Law in 1991. He was admitted to practice law ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Patrick Michael O'Brien

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    Patrick Michael O'Brien

    4.318 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Are you facing criminal charges? Have you been injured? Call Lawson & O'Brien today.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Jason Brooks Going

    Jason Brooks Going

    5.062 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Jason B. Going is no stranger to courtrooms across various states. As a criminal defense and personal injury attorney, he has represented hundreds of clients from traffic tickets to felonies and from slip and falls to motor vehicle accide...
    Rating:  10
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    Ernest Richard Blomquist

    Ernest Richard Blomquist

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Before choosing a lawyer, I believe it is appropriate for prospective clients to know a little bit more about the counsel they select. I am very proud of my reputation in the legal community, as evidenced by the professional awards and recognition...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew David Keenan

    Matthew David Keenan

    4.928 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education
    Review: "Attorney Matt Keenan was the lead attorney in my criminal defense. I had my career and family life at risk as a result of the criminal charge and he put me in touch with a therapist so I can handle the mental stress while Matt and my other attorne..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Peter George O'Connor

    Peter George O'Connor

    5.024 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney and former Army veteran, Peter O'Connor has handled nearly every type of criminal case, leveraging his insight into prosecutorial strategies to effectively defend his clients. Prior to founding his firm, he gained su...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Joseph Medina

    Matthew Joseph Medina

    4.69 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Legal & Trial Experience Mr. Medina has over 21 years of legal experience. He spent 14 of those years prosecuting cases as a Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Mr. Medina uses his vast knowledge of the system to benefit his clients at every s...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Rosa Alexander Eliades

    Rosa Alexander Eliades

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: I am a criminal defense lawyer that has specialized in criminal defense since I graduated law school, over 22 years. I have practiced criminal defense both in Houston, Texas and in the Chicago area, where my main focus is federal law. I attended t...
    Rating:  10
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    Jenet Gonzalez Pequeno

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    Jenet Gonzalez Pequeno

    4.323 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I enjoy practicing in the area of family law very much. I get to engage with my client's and really put myself alonside them in the trenches. I can empathize with my client's and I can also lay out a strategy for which we will be taking on some of...
    Rating:  9.8
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