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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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Salvi,Schostok & Pritchard, PC
161 N Clark St Ste 4700, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: Lance D. Northcutt is a trial lawyer and partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. who focuses his practice on cases concerning catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, and mass torts. Mr. Northcutt is a tenacious courtroom a...

Rating: 9.5

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 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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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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Law Office of Christopher M. R. Wright
11528 S Halsted, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: Christopher has been instrumental in facilitating positive outcomes for criminal and civil cases. With well over half a decade of industry experience, Christopher is the sole principal owner of the Law Office of Christopher M.R. Wright. Most notab...

Rating: 8.2

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John Deleon & Associates
1016 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Review: "Very professional and knowledgeable!! One the best lawyer in Chicago hands down!! Thanks John!"

Rating: 8.6

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 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 28 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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Ainsworth & Associates PC
5113 South Harper Avenue, Suite 2C, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements and more

Bio: Attorney Zedrick Braden is a third-generation lawyer and is Associate Counsel at Ainsworth & Associates PC, serving individual and commercial clients statewide in non-federal cases, and the Northern District of Illinois, 7th Circuit for all federa...

Rating: 9.1

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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: 8.0

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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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900 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 5-East, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Bio: James F. DiQuattro is an accomplished criminal defense attorney practicing in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of experience handling both misdemeanors and felonies, he offers comprehensive representation at both the state and federal levels includ...

Rating: 8.4

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FisherLevine Law Group LLP
20 S. Clark Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: Former Cook County Prosecutor

Rating: 9.5

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William R. Knox
3376 North Central, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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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Kulwin, Masciopinto & Kulwin, LLP
161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Commercial and more

Review: "Mr. Masciopinto is exceptional attorney. I've needed and utilized his services a number of times from minor dealings to very serious personal injury and criminal cases. He's extremely intelligent, knowledgeable and knows the law very well. I would..."

Rating: 8.7

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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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