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    Cook County Has 1897 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 9535 Reviews

    Kim McAllister-McKinney

    Kim McAllister-McKinney

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Estate Planning, Land Use and Zoning and more
    Review: "I have used Kim for a very long time for my own use and my real estate business. I found her to possess the knowledge and the ability to see things through to the end with honesty and success."
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    Rosario Michael Spaccaferro

    Rosario Michael Spaccaferro

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Rosario M. Spaccaferro is a graduate of DePaul University (where he was awarded a Presidential Scholarship and inducted as a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars) and IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in Chicago (where he w...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Adam Michael Altman

    Adam Michael Altman

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection
    Bio: Every accused person is entitled to a defense. The government has virtually unlimited resources at its disposal, which can make any defendant feel that the odds are stacked against them. However, a defense team that diligently challenges the gover...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Paul W. Plotnick

    Paul W. Plotnick

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Paul Plotnick established his Law Firm in 1979 to provide expert counsel to clients requiring legal assistance with Criminal Law, Real Estate, Divorce and Civil Litigation. Now recognized by Martindale Hubbell with the highest legal ability rating...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Tony James Masciopinto

    Tony James Masciopinto

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Daniel Q. Herbert

    Daniel Q. Herbert

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 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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    Jim Mullenix

    Jim Mullenix

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Attorney Jim Mullenix has a 30-year background as an assistant public defender, with a remarkable track record of acquittals for his clients. Highly experienced in the areas of criminal defense and dispute resolution, Jim draws on extensive trial ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Todd Brandt McCartney

    Todd Brandt McCartney

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Todd McCartney, founder of McCartney Law Group, LLC, has been a dedicated attorney for nearly 35 years, focusing extensively in DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. A native of Chicago’s western suburbs, Mr. McCartney graduated from G...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Max Qualls

    Max Qualls

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Max H. Qualls received his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law and was the recipient of multiple Dean's List awards for outstanding academic achievement. Prior to joining Lytle & Milan, LLC as an Associate Attorney, Max worke...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joseph Venditti

    Joseph Venditti

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I had a minor incident with a “peace officer” where I walked away with questions as to what the law enforcement officer was allowed to do under the law. Attorney Venditti advised me of my rights in an easy to understand manner and also indicated w..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Thomas C. Hallock

    Thomas C. Hallock

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Mr. Hallock is a great attorney. Tom handled my case with sincerity, empathy, and put me at ease throughout the legal process. He kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me great peace of mind. I highly reccomend hiring Mr. Hallock t..."
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    Michael Eric Baker

    Michael Eric Baker

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "This is the first time I've worked with a lawyer, so I can’t compare Mike to other lawyers practicing in the same area. But it's hard for me to imagine any possible way that my case could have been handled better or with more ease if I had worked ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Phillip Aaron Brigham

    Phillip Aaron Brigham

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "As a consultant that deals with family abductions I deal with a lot of Family law attorneys nationwide. My experience with Mr. Brigham was exceptional. Mr. Brigham knew his stuff and made it easy for me to do my job, by doing his. I cant say enoug..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Loren A. Seidner

    Loren A. Seidner

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Loren was a former Asst State's Attorney. He knows the judges. That's what matters, so he's a solid choice for criminal representation. Mine was a pretty simple affair but he handled it well through expungement."
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    Franco Nicholas Carone

    Franco Nicholas Carone

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "Mr. Carone personally handled my back injury worker's compensation case from the beginning to the end. Before I hired him, the insurance company wasn't paying me or my medical bills. Mr. Carone got me into court quickly and the judge ordered the i..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Brandon Dion McRoyal

    Brandon Dion McRoyal

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Atty Brandon McRoyal, Atty "McRoyal" helped me in a extremely long custody case. As a father it was a very difficult case. He fought for sole custody of two little girls and won the case ! I would recommend this Atty for his ability to maintain hi..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Joseph D. Seligmann

    Joseph D. Seligmann

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Seligmann is a wonderful attorney. He represented me in my divorce and I could not be happier with the outcome. I would recommend Mr. Seligmann to anyone in need of attorney services."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Paul Deluca

    Paul Deluca

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referred to Mr. DeLuca from a close family friend who used his services in the past. I was extremely pleased with Mr. DeLuca's professionalism in Court and how readily available he was to answer any questions I had concerning my case. I'd re..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Christopher Bittel Cohen

    Christopher Bittel Cohen

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Arbitration and more
    Review: "He is one of the best attorneys to practice criminal law in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Unlike most other Public Defender appointed Lawyers, and Court/Judge appointed Lawyers, he doesn't try to force you into taking a plea bargain for a charge..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Michael John Brennan

    Michael John Brennan

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Michael J. Brennan has been a practicing personal injury trial lawyer since 1985. He graduated from John Marshall Law School with his Juris Doctorate and was an assistant state’s attorney on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois at the Coo...
    Rating:  6.9
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