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    Michael Patrick Schmiege

    Michael Patrick Schmiege

    5.080 reviews
    Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege
    53 West Jackson Blvd., #1515, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Michael Schmiege is the leading lawyer at the Chicago criminal defense firm, the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege. Attorney Schmiege was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ Editions of 2009-2013; recognition that only 2.5%...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert James Kerr

    Robert James Kerr

    4.725 reviews
    Law Office of Robert Kerr, LLC
    405 N Wabash Ave Ste P2C, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Defending clients charged with complex criminal cases throughout Illinois, including Cook, Will, and DuPage counties. We serve ALL Chicagoland courthouses and branches – Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, Markham, Joliet, and W...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Nichole Massarello

    Nichole Massarello

    5.020 reviews
    Massarello Law, LLC
    223 W. Jackson Blvd., #725, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Appeals
    Bio: Nichole Massarello is the Managing Partner and founder of Massarello Law, LLC, where she channels over a decade of criminal defense experience into a dedicated practice for the accused. Since 2022, Nichole has been lauded for her zealous client ad...
    Rating:  7.0
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    William Sean Stanton

    William Sean Stanton

    5.017 reviews
    53 West Jackson Boulevard., Suite. 1062, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I am very happy I found William. After listening to my case, he took action and took care of everything for me with positive results. I have talked with, at least few, other lawyers and they were very sceptic about my case and I wasn't satisfied m..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Marc Richard Campagna

    Marc Richard Campagna

    5.05 reviews
    Ciardelli, Cummings & Campagna, LLC
    70 E Lake St Ste 1000, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I am a litigator with substantial trial experience in a variety of complex matters. My focus is on work related injuries, personal injury and criminal defense. I also have substantial experience handling business litigation and transactional work ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Robert Michael Motta

    Robert Michael Motta

    4.412 reviews
    Motta & Motta LLC
    161 N. Clark Street, Suite #1600, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am a lawyer that prides himself on being extremely down to earth and very easy to commmunicate with. I consider myself an "everyman" lawyer and am exceptionally passionate about my clients and their cases, no matter whether it's a "big" case or ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Stephen M. Komie

    Stephen M. Komie

    5.031 reviews
    Komie and Associates
    134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Stephen M. Komie is the founder of Komie and Associates and brings more than four decades of litigation experience to his clients. He has represented individuals and businesses in state, federal, and international courts, handling both trial and a...
    Rating:  10
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    William Richard Knox

    William Richard Knox

    5.015 reviews
    William R. Knox
    3376 North Central, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "This lawyer has represented me in various cases. In a county with a 99% conviction rate he had represented me and using an extensive basis of measures to ensure victory despite the odds, he was successful. He had also negotiated a minimal 6 month ..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Lisa Marie Noller

    Lisa Marie Noller

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    Foley & Lardner LLP
    321 N Clark St Ste 3000, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Government and more
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    Mamie A. Alexander

    Mamie A. Alexander

    5.05 reviews
    The Alexander Law Group, LLC.
    4655 South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Suite 105, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "The best lawyer in Chicago! Crafty and very witty. She sees things from a unique perspective. I recommend you put her on retainer. She cleared my peers and I on numerous cases. If I knew her in my younger life I would be felon free!"
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    Robert Allan Fisher

    Robert Allan Fisher

    5.01 review
    Robert A. Fisher, Ltd.
    20 S Clark St Ste 700, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Other attorneys said i needed to take a deal that was ending up with time. Down to 30 months. He informed me what trial would cost and due to officer statements and other statements forced out of a witness in writing most likely not being able to ..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Joel Alan Whitehouse

    Joel Alan Whitehouse

    5.02 reviews
    Joel A. Whitehouse Firm
    110 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: As a premier Chicago criminal lawyer, attorney Joel A. Whitehouse was trained and attended Kent College of Law where he received his Jurist Doctor with High Honors and received the American Jurist Prudence Award in Criminal Procedure. After Law Sc...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Brunell Latrice Donald

    Brunell Latrice Donald

    5.014 reviews
    Brunell L. Donald-Kyei
    77 W. Washington, Suite 1507, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Mrs Brunell donald is awsom,she was in the court room like she's there every day.she pays attention to detailed information,she calls it as she see's it. the truth shall set you free.i would reccomend her to anyone who need a criminal attorney.the..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Craig T. Campbell

    Craig T. Campbell

    5.04 reviews
    The Toney Firm, LLC
    105 W. Adams St., Suite 2150, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Specializes in the defense of federal/state criminal cases, traffic cases, and general practice matters.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Warren J. Breslin

    Warren J. Breslin

    4.65 reviews
    Warren J. Breslin Law Offices
    Trump Tower Chicago, 401 N. Wabash, Suite 35F, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Preeminent Legal Ability Warren Breslin is honored to be listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. He holds the highest preeminent legal ability rating bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the authoritative resource for info...
    Rating:  10
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    Marie Joanna Taraska

    Marie Joanna Taraska

    5.07 reviews
    Marie J. Taraska, Attorney At Law
    1300 W Belmont Ave # 550, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My wife and I are parents to a special needs child. We have a long history of partnering with the administrators in the school district and the special education teachers at the school. Despite this an inexperienced teacher, with little knowledge ..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Merrill K. Davis

    Merrill K. Davis

    5.046 reviews
    The Davis Law Group, P.C.
    420 W. Huron, Suite 212, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Merrill K. Davis is an attorney at The Davis Law Group, P.C., where she focuses her practice on representing clients in formal and informal administrative hearings before the Illinois Secretary of State. Ms. Davis assists individuals seeking the r...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Valeria E. Corral

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    Pissetzky Law LLC
    35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1980, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 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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    James Edward Fabbrini

    James Edward Fabbrini

    5.017 reviews
    FABBRINI LAW GROUP, LLC
    321 N. Clark, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Founded in 2006 by James E. Fabbrini, the Fabbrini Law Group LLC has grown to become recognized in Chicago as a firm specializing in criminal defense and personal injury law as well as a wide variety of related litigation. James Fabbrini earned hi...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Sara A. Garber

    Sara A. Garber

    5.07 reviews
    Thedford Garber Law
    53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 638, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.
    Rating:  9.4
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