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    Cook County Has 1897 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 9537 Reviews

    Philip Louis Bernstein

    Philip Louis Bernstein

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "When i fisrt walk in is office i was so confuse and not hope off what will we happen whit the case. So i remenber very clearly when Phil ask me and i explain everything to him he look at me and said we have a case and we will figth to get what is ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Donald Nicholas Novelle

    Donald Nicholas Novelle

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "worked with Don on other business matters, tremendous attorney and business man"
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    Jay Morton Reese

    Jay Morton Reese

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Jay Reese handled a business case for me. After a very dishonest business refused to pay for services, Mr. Reese was successful at the trial in building a case and I received the money owed. Not only did he do a great job, but he is a great person..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Christine R. Farrell

    Christine R. Farrell

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Sean P. Connolly

    Sean P. Connolly

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I am an attorney with a broad range of legal experience.Since beginning my legal career in 2002 I have worked as a criminal prosecutor, a commercial litigator, a deputy general counsel, and now a private practicioner with my own firm. In addition ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Sean Michael O'Brien

    Sean Michael O'Brien

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights
    Review: "In 2014 I found myself urgently needing a criminal attorney. I was referred to O'Brien & Murphy-Aguilú's Law Group. I left a voicemail and Mr. O'Brien called me back within 30 minutes. After a lengthy conversation, I felt at ease. They are easy to..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Sandra Lynn Byrd

    Sandra Lynn Byrd

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Eric Lee Tibbs

    Eric Lee Tibbs

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Eric Tibbs is originally from Central Illinois and moved to Chicago in 2010. He graduated from the University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign in 2003, and received his Juris Doctorate in 2007 from the University of Tulsa. Eric practiced for three ye...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Sandeep Singh Basran

    Sandeep Singh Basran

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Insurance, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Sandy is the young energetic and understanding attorney. If you are looking for a comprehensive attorney package, then try this young man. Sandy successfully conducted couple of closings for me. His price is unbeatable, but most important to me, ..."
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    Andrius Spokas

    Andrius Spokas

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Andrius Spokas is the principal attorney of the Law Offices of Andrius Spokas, a law firm concentrating in Real Estate and Criminal Defense, and related matters. Prior to establishing his practice, attorney Andrius Spokas acquired a wide ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Rosemary Messineo Kostopoulos

    Rosemary Messineo Kostopoulos

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I had a different attorney before I hired Kostopoulos Law Group, I wasn't confident I had a chance winning my case. I went in to get a second opinion and Gus and his team instantly put my worries at ease. I hired them on the spot. They were very r..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Irving Jay Seidler

    Irving Jay Seidler

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Workers Compensation
    Review: "Have used Mr. Seidler several times for both myself and my family. We know that he and his firm are very knowledgeable of the law and always consider their clients interests. I have recommended them in the past and will continue to in the future. ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Stephen Arthur Chareas

    Stephen Arthur Chareas

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I am very happy with the manner my lawyer, Steve handles cases. There is no case he doesn't handle very well. I am always impressed with the way he handles matters for me. He listens very, very well and tackles it appropriately. I always feel at h..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Robert Pervan

    Robert Pervan

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Robert Pervan exceeded any and all expectations I had. I was honestly shocked with how well he handled my case. I highly recommend, and could not have had better results."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jory Ives Chelin

    Jory Ives Chelin

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "Fantastic in every way, helped me in every way do pro-se when I didn't have any money, and is very caring, he is the best attorney anywhere."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Peter George Gatses

    Peter George Gatses

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Peter Gates took care of our traffic violation for my fiancé. He was amazing with communication, answered all our questions really made us feel comfortable with the situation. He took the time to explain to us how court would look like, took us t..."
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    Edward R. Moor

    Edward R. Moor

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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:  9.4
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    James Maher

    James Maher

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: I am a fourth generation attorney with 31 years of litigation experience in civil, criminal and appellate matters. I maintain a flexible and reasonable fee schedule.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Austin C. Ferris

    Austin C. Ferris

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Bio: I'm a Chicagoland native born and raised, now happy to offer my legal services to the community I love. In my free time I enjoy fitness and weightlifting, riding my motorcycle, and trading stocks and cryptocurrencies.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Arthur Joseph Porto

    Arthur Joseph Porto

    5.02 reviews
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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:  7.2
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