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    Cook County Has 1897 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 9540 Reviews

    Peter Stephen Cleary

    Peter Stephen Cleary

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Speeding and Traffic Ticket
    Review: "My son was arrested by a suburban police officer for suspicion of DUI, speeding and following too closely. I hired Mr Cleary based upon a friend's recommendation. Mr Cleary went to court several times with my son. My son was exonerated of the DUI ..."
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    Tia L. Haywood

    Tia L. Haywood

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Real Estate and more
    Bio: "Zealous Immigration, Real Estate, Criminal Defense and Civil Rights attorney with general practice area specialties only in family law, wills, trusts & estate planning for small estates and small business incorporation. For a free consultation, c...
    Rating:  6.6
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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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    Michael F Carroll

    Michael F Carroll

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Sole practitioner at The Law Offices of Michael F. Carroll, with offices in Orland Park, IL. Previously partner in the Orland Park law firm of Carroll & Truesdale, P.C. Past (2007-2008) President of the Southwest Bar Association. Member of the Wil...
    Rating:  8.3
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    John T. Moran

    John T. Moran

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    John Joseph Downey

    John Joseph Downey

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Litigation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "We have obtained his council in several issues of different natures. From dog citations,traffic,and neighborhood harrassment so far the case that have been ruled we have been very satified with the outcome and trust his advice and knowledge greatly."
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    Christopher Aaron Parrish

    Christopher Aaron Parrish

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Parrish worked professionally and quickly to help my son be protected from a violent individual in a park. I feel safer knowing that the park district has counsel like Mr. Parrish that truly want to protect families in Chicago. "
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    Martin Doorhy

    Martin Doorhy

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Real Estate, Litigation and more
    Review: "I was charged with Aggravated Robbery of a service station on Archer Ave. in the city which I did not commit. I approached 2 other attorneys and both of them said I should plead guilty and probably I would get probation, but with a felony convicti..."
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    Skyler Silvertrust

    Skyler Silvertrust

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Appeals, General Practice and more
    Review: "Mr. Silvertrust helped me out several times with crafting "legal-ese" pages for some contracts I needed assistance with, and also with counseling me on separate legal matters, for which he went out of his way to research creative solutions. I also..."
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    Anthony W. Hill

    Anthony W. Hill

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I am dedicated to protecting your rights and will provide you with the best possible defense.
    Rating:  10
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    Kimber A. Russell

    Kimber A. Russell

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: As a family law attorney, I will be a strong advocate for you and your family in times of crisis. Whether you need a dissolution, a post-decree action such as modification of child support or parenting time, I will be by your side and fighting for...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Bryan M. Wellner

    Bryan M. Wellner

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Bryan M. Wellner was raised in Minooka, Illinois. He is a graduate of Minooka High School. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in English. While at Illinois Wesleyan, Brya...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Rebecca Ruth Clough

    Rebecca Ruth Clough

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Did a great job on my sealing and has represented me a few other times. Rebecca is creative and compassionate. She has always done a great deal of preparation and takes time to research and contribute in a meaningful way. Way better than many othe..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Rodolfo Jalil Rios

    Rodolfo Jalil Rios

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: At the Law Office of Rudy J. Rios, I work directly with my clients to ensure personalized attention and clear communication. With over 16 years of experience, I specialize in DUI, criminal defense, divorce, and domestic battery cases. Serving Elgi...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jesse Gonzalez

    Jesse Gonzalez

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "Jesse worked on my injury case. He was extremely knowledgeable and available. Jesse kept me in the loop and really worked side by side with me until we got the compensation I deserved. Not only did he study my case seamlessly, he had very strong p..."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Umar Bhatti

    Umar Bhatti

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Umar Bhatti is hands-down one of the best attorneys we’ve worked with. He’s sharp, responsive, and easy to work with . After seeing how solid he was on a few cases, we brought him on retainer, and it’s been one of the smartest decisions we’ve made..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Kelley Virginia Flinn

    Kelley Virginia Flinn

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate
    Review: "From the moment I stepped into Kelley's office, I knew I was in capable hands. Her warm demeanor instantly put me at ease, and her genuine interest in understanding my unique needs and concerns was truly impressive. Kelley's ability to listen atte..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    David Harold Kerstein

    David Harold Kerstein

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He Truly cares about his clients and doing what is best for them. He is professional and I knew from day one that I could trust him and that he would do a good job for me. He was honest with me, he got me exactly the deal that I wanted, and most i..."
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    Joseph Gerard Howard

    Joseph Gerard Howard

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Howard and his associate, Mr. Mergenthaler were patient, kind, and understanding even though my case had to do with my dog. Before I found Mr. Howard's law firm through a friend of a friend, I had called other attorneys who were not interested..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    James Michael Bailey

    James Michael Bailey

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Real Estate
    Bio: As you can see, I have just retired from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office where I was a senior attorney in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions. I have experience in dealing with very complex issues, judges and fellow attorneys. I have t...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Brenda Sue Shavers

    Brenda Sue Shavers

    5.01 review
    Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, General Practice and more
    Review: "Brenda Shavers looked over my case and explained the situation and let me know straight out what was or could happen without cutting any corners takes time out to help you and yes i would definitely refer her to anyone"
    Rating:  6.5
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