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Chicago Has 1534 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6740 Reviews

Langone Law
17 N. Wabash, Ste. 500, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Consumer Protection and more

Bio: Christopher Langone has over 25 years experience in employment law. In addition he is a committed consumer advocate, zealous criminal defense lawyer, and Adjunct Professor at Oakton Community College. FREE CONSULTATION if you mention you were refe...

Rating: 9.8

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Law Office of Michael A Perez
1011 North California, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Residential and more

Bio: I am a native Chicagoan. I attended DePaul University in their great basketball era and travelled the world while gaining my bachelor's degree in Political Science. I attended The John Marshall Law School in downtown Chicago where I received my de...

Rating: 9.7

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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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Law Office of Lopez and Mohammed
3725 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Bio: Attorney Alex Amar Kannan is a documentary filmmaker and a Spanish-speaking attorney focusing on criminal, immigration, and personal injury matters.

Rating: 8.3

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Law Offices Of Mitch Furman
77 West Wacker Drive, 45th Floor, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mitch Furman has had plenty of years experience representing clients in the Chicago area with their criminal defense matters. If you are living in the Chicago area and have been convicted of a crime such as burglary, felony theft, arson or any oth...

Rating: 7.8

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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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Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender
2245 W Ogden Ave, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I picked up delivery case last year. Hired Gregorios for preliminary hearing and after cop testified Gregorios asked him questions and judge threw out the case. I was so happy. Gregorios is nice and not arrogant like some other attorneys. He was c..."

Rating: 7.5

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Law Office of Michael J. Monaco
53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1750 Monadnock Building, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Michael Monaco has been our family’s lawyer for several years. He is the most dedicated, professional, and passionate lawyer I have ever known. He has gone beyond the call of duty to take care of my family. His professionalism and knowledge of the..."

Rating: 8.1

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Almanza Law LLC
300 N. LaSalle, Suite 4925, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more

Bio: Mark Almanza earned his law degree from The University of Chicago Law School. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Almanza also proudly served in the United States Air Force. The military servi...

Rating: 7.8

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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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Ott Law Group, P.C.
33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Bio: My name is Jason Ott and I am the owner of Ott Law Group, P.C. I primarily handle Auto Accident and Personal Injury matters. I have offices in Chicago, Illinois and Valparaiso, Indiana. I also handle Criminal Defense and DUI matters. I am licensed...

Rating: 8.1

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Michael J Petro
20 North Clark Street, Suite 720, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime

Bio: Chicago federal defense lawyer, Michael J. Petro has earned a reputation for providing aggressive, high quality legal representation in the Chicago Dirksen Federal Courthouse and the Chicago, Cook County State Courts since 1989. Criminal defense a...

Rating: 7.8

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100 West Monroe Street Suite 1214, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Commercial

Review: "Jennifer is the best attorney that I ever know. Years ago she helped me in divorce with physically abusive husband. Sihe a very impressive and amazingly clever person. I will use her services again and highly recommend to everyone."

Rating: 8.0

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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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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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Sandra Byrd, Attorney at Law
661 W. Lake Street, Suite 2 North, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Bio: Sandi Byrd entered private practice in October 2002 following nearly six years workingas an attorney in the Kane County Public Defender's Office. Since entering private practice Sandi has represented clients in Kane, DuPage, Kendall, DeKalb, and C...

Rating: 7.8

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Jonathan D. Feldman
70 e. Lake, Suite 1220, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney located in downtown Chicago. I provide service to my clients all over Cook County, as well as the collar counties, including Will, Dupage, Lake and Mchenry counties. I defend clients facing all types of misdemeanor...

Rating: 7.4

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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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Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
206 West Division Street, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Residential Real Estate, Family

Review: "This woman is amazing. She is honest, upfront about what you will get and wont get. Plays her cards very creative. We love her. We owe everything we have to her. Christine! We will never forget you!"

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Law Offices of Robert Robertson
20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 3710, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals and more

Review: "I'm a little embarrassed ,but its necessary to get the point across,i was a career criminal I've dealt with my share off attorneys some good some bad Rob is by far the best!! Knows all the ins and outs of the law. If my life was on the line i woul..."

Rating: 8.4

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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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