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Chicago Has 1537 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6663 Reviews

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Boyd & Kummer, LLC
20 S Clark St Ste 1620, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business

Bio: Juliet was born in Vereeninging, South Africa. Juliet attended the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in English and International Relations. Juliet completed a year o...

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(312) 675-4776

Juliet E. Boyd's Website

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Leonard Trial Lawyers
120 N. LaSalle St.,, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Do you need aggressive, experienced representation in a whistleblower or ederal criminal matter?

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(312) 584-2836

Michael Irving Leonard's Website

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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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David L. Freidberg, P.C.
70 West Madison Street, Suite 1450, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

Bio: My firm is here for your protection, first and foremost. If you have been accused or arrested for criminal activity, we provide the best representation. Our skilled criminal defense team practices aggressive, proactive and highly-creative defense ...

Rating: 10

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The Law Office of Sean Brown
111 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Attorney concentrating in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Family Law. Real Estate Transactions, and Bankruptcy.

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(708) 972-0284

Sean Amedee Brown's Website

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Galhotra Law
166 W Washington St Ste 680, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

I have extensive experience in the criminal legal system. I have experience representing juveniles in delinquency proceedings as well as adults in felony cases. I have done nearly 70 jury trials (more than half were murder cases) and literally hun...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(773) 692-6209

Kulmeet Singh Galhotra's Website

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Azhari LLC
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2140, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Through hard work and advanced trial skills, Sami fights for the rights of his clients.

Rating: 8.6

Call for a FREE consultation(847) 807-1525

Sami Ziad Azhari's Website

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The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper
Two Prudential Plaza, 180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

We represent prisoners in criminal appeals, post-conviction, and federal habeas in/near Chicago.

Rating: 9.6

Call for a FREE consultation(312) 800-1488

Douglas B. Harper's Website

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Edward Johnson & Associates P.C. - Pilsen East Center
1945 S. Halsted St., 309, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

TOP Ranked Criminal Defense Lawyer in IL & Nominated to Superlawyers.com

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(708) 883-4156

Edward David Johnson's Website

Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney
134 N LaSalle St, Suite 860, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: If it's experience, knowledge of the law, aggressive strategies, accessibility and affordability you are looking for in a Chicago criminal defense attorney, you will find all of those attributes and more at the law offices of Hal M. Garfinkel. For...

Rating: 10

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The Tsataros Law Office
800 S. Wells, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

Bio: I am a former prosecutor with over 25 years of experience handling thousands of cases including speeding and traffic tickets, DUI, and more serious misdemeanor and felony offenses. I am now here to apply my vast knowledge and experience in the cri...

Rating: 10

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542 S. Dearborn St., Suite 510, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Chicago Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients. "I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomic backgrounds. E...

Rating: 10

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Ktenas Law
739 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: Ktenas Law was founded to help individuals solve their legal problems. We have spent years in the courtroom handling complex legal matters in many areas of the law. We work hard for our clients so that they can go about their normal lives. Alexand...

Rating: 10

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The Law Office of Purav Bhatt
1655 S Blue Island Ave,, #312, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Thank you for visiting my Avvo page. Rest assured that when you are represented by the Law Office of Purav Bhatt & Associates you will receive thorough, attentive, personal representation. Our firm provides a detailed understanding of the law, the...

Rating: 9.9

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Law Office of Robert J. Callahan
53 West Jackson, Suite 1442, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

If you are in need of a criminal defense lawyer, it is natural to have lots of questions. Robert

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(888) 926-9905

Robert James Callahan's Website

Shifrin Law Group
900 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 5E, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate

Bio: Vadim Shifrin, Principal and Founder of Shifrin Law Group, is a respected trial attorney with a history of success representing clients in the personal injury and criminal law fields. Mr. Shifrin has been recognized yearly as an Illinois Super Law...

Rating: 10

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Ainsworth & Associates PC
5113 South Harper Avenue, Suite 2C, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Litigation and more

Need help for a loved one and you don't know where to turn? Ainsworth & Associates is ready and able

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(888) 975-2729

Diane M. Ainsworth's Website

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Meyer & Kiss, LLC
53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 724, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Wrongful Death and more

Do not talk to the police until you have talked to us.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(309) 857-7727

Louis Joseph Meyer's Website

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Law Office of Robert J. Callahan
53 W. Jackson, Suite 1615, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: There is no greater feeling than standing next to your client and hearing the words "Not Guilty." After over 11 years of practicing criminal defense, I've come to know that feeling well. In my short legal career, I've tried over 80 cases, ranging ...

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(346) 586-0888

Paul Charles Meyers's Website

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Kevin P. Bolger & Associates
875 N. MICHIGAN, 31st Floor, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Kevin Has been an attorney for over 45 years. He worked his way through college and Law school as a Chicago Police Officer. After serving for 7 years and obtaining his license, he became an Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County. He culminated...

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(312) 899-6946

Kevin Patrick Bolger's Website

The Toney Law Firm, LLC
105 W. Adams Street, Suite 2150, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Sarah has been representing defendants in cases ranging from misdemeanors through reckless homicides for the past 18 years. She was an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law for 13 years where she taught Legal Writing, as ...

Rating: 10

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