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Chicago Has 1535 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6661 Reviews

Law Office of James D. Tunick
30 N La Salle St Ste 2140, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: I have aggresively and successfully represented people charged with crimes all over the United States. I have an incredible success rate at trial and have taken on the most difficult cases. I have gained a tremendous amount of respect with the Jud...

Rating: 7.1

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Moor Law Office, P.C.
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1527, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Class Action and more

Review: "Attorney Ed Moor recently represented me and my businesses in a complex business dispute. He worked very hard at putting together a very solid case on my behalf and did not miss or overlook even the smallest of details that could have mattered in ..."

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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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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Willis and Associates
8525 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Willis has been hired by my immediate family three times. The first two times he got sentenced reduced. The last time he got the case dismissed. We have recommended him numerous times and will continue to do so. He was recommended to me years ..."

Rating: 7.2

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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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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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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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Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
1 S Dearborn St Ste 2200, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Corporate and Incorporation, Litigation, Criminal Defense

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Moran Law Group
566 West Lake Street, Suite 101, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: I worked in law school for a US Congressman and gained both friends and insight into Washington politics. I was an investigator for the National Comm'n on the Causes and Prevention of Violence studying the causes and consequences of the events of ...

Rating: 8.9

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216 S. Jefferson Street Suite 101, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Giovannini & Olshansky is an established litigation law firm located in Chicago, Illinois. For almost 40 years, we have dedicated our practice exclusively to criminal defense. Our attorneys have defended against almost every type of crime. We have...

Rating: 7.5

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820 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 300, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate

Bio: Mr. Porto is a Chicago native and received his undergraduate degree from DePaul University. After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps he began his legal education at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego California. Mr. Porto was pro...

Rating: 7.3

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Deborah J. Gubin & Associates
605 West Madison Street Suite 331, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI and more

Review: "I used Deborah for a real estate closing back in 2001, which was my first closing in my life. She took the time to review all the documents and explain the details. She was very personable and and down to earth. I would use her again."

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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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Jayaraman Law
332 South Michigan Ave., Floor 9, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Attorney Shekar Jayaraman, Esq., LL.M has a multi-faceted background of both public and private sector experience. He is passionate, zealous, and detail oriented. Notably, Attorney Jayaraman was a Judicial Clerk for a United States Magistrate, wit...

Rating: 8.6

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The Law Office of Matthew Prengaman
140 South Dearborn Street., Suite. 404, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Attorney Prengaman is licensed and experienced in both federal and state courts. No matter the severity of the alleged crime or legal matter, the Law Office of Matthew Prengaman can help. His respectful attitude toward opposing counsel is part of ...

Rating: 6.9

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Chicago Trusted Attorneys
444 West Lake Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Founding Attorney & CEO | Chicago Trusted Attorneys® As the Founding Attorney and CEO of Chicago Trusted Attorneys®, David brings over a decade of criminal defense litigation and trial experience representing clients facing both felony and misdeme...

Rating: 8.4

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The Herbert Law Firm
206 S Jefferson St Ste 100, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Administrative Law and more

Bio: Former Chicago Police Officer- Born and raised on Chicago’s Northside, Dan followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a Chicago police officer and working as a member of Chicago’s Police Department for nearly ten years receiving numerous awards,...

Rating: 8.5

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Levin & Perconti
325 North LaSalle Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Representing victims and family members who have suffered serious injuries or death

Rating: 10

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Attorney Wendelin W. Deloach Esq.
79 W Monroe St Ste 1300, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Civil Rights

Bio: Lawyering Is My Life's Work, over 25 years. With zeal, I stay the course of my life's work as a criminal defense attorney standing for my clients' rights. Arrested and taken to the police station? Call right away. We have a quick response process....

Rating: 7.1

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Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for over 15 years in both State and Federal Courts. I am licensed in Illinois (IL), South Dakota (SD) and California (CA) and before the US District Court for Northern Illinois, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and t...

Rating: 6.7

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