Top Rated Dekalb, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

29 criminal defense lawyers serve Dekalb, IL. Compare the best based on 82+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Dekalb County are listed below.

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Dekalb Has 29 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 82 Reviews

Law Office of Nancy Alamia
1109 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.8

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Northern Illinois University
1425 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dekalb, IL

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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First National Bank of Omaha
141 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Our firm has represented individuals and corporations on a wide variety of criminal matters. Our clients have been charged with offenses ranging from Adultery to Weapons offenses. Several times we have been retained and successfully represented la...

Rating: 10

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David E. Camic's Website

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Review: "Christie helped me with an expensive ticket for tinted windows. She was able to prove my urgent need for the extra dark tint. The case was dismissed. She is worth every penny. I hope I never need her again, but if I do, I would not hesitate to c..."

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Law Offices of Robert P. Carlson
317 E Locust St, Dekalb, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family and more

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Gary E. Lothson Attorney At Law
203 Grove St, Dekalb, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more

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The Cosentino Law Firm, LLC
213 S 2nd St, Dekalb, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more

Rating: 6.8

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The Cosentino Law Firm, LLC
213 S 2nd St, Dekalb, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Debt Collection and more

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Brian R. Erwin is a highly regarded and skilled criminal defense attorney with over 12 years of top level criminal trial experience. As a former State prosecutor he was well known for his analytical style and methodical preparation which he now de...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: In 2002, Brian Wright received his Associate in Paralegal Studies from Bryant and Stratton, and in 2007, his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University; this fueled his passion for the law. Brian graduated from Northern Uni...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Scott W. Sheen, Attorney at law, graduated from Joliet Catholic High School, Marquette University in Milwaukee. He earned his Law Degree from Northern Illinois University. In 1993 he was licensed to practice law in Illinois. Additionally, Mr. Shee...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "The staff team here at Sexner are truly amazing i couldn't ask for A BETTER lawyer from the way they talk to you and come up with great ideas its like a dream come true i was dealing with some really horrible court things i thought nobody could ge..."

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: My goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for my clients. This is accomplished through familiarity with the facts of the case, and knowledge of the law. I believe in providing my clients with honest and accurate assesments of their legal issu...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Anytime I need assistance in a criminal case I need to win, I look no further than Peter Gruber. He has a brilliant legal mind and is unbelievable at thinking on his feet while examining witnesses and speaking before the jury. He is affable, perso..."

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Richard Schmack was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Berwyn, Illinois. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois in 1977 with double majors in Political Science and History. In 1980 he received his Juri...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more

Review: "Alicia put her heart and soul into my case and without her I wouldn't have been able to accept the agreement of my case. She was like another family member and I would always laugh during our appointments. She always had a smile on her face and ma..."

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have been an attorney for just over twenty years, all spent practicing criminal law. The first thirteen years of my career were spent as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. During my years as a prosecutor,...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dekalb (Sycamore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Jack C. Slingerland received a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Jack is the city Attorney for Genoa, IL. He has served as a DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney, as the DeKalb County Public Defender, and ...

Rating: 6.7

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Dekalb, IL?

Robert Paul Nolan 49 years licensed
Robert P. Carlson 49 years licensed
Jeffrey Major Krasner 48 years licensed
Jack Charles Slingerland 48 years licensed
Richard Henry Schmack 45 years licensed
Gary E. Lothson 39 years licensed
Timothy William Johnson 39 years licensed
David E. Camic 38 years licensed
Regina Mills Harris 36 years licensed
Peter R. Gruber 34 years licensed

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Which Dekalb, IL Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Brian Eric Wilson 8 years licensed
Evan James King 10 years licensed
Keri Ann Slama 11 years licensed
Michael Diego Doyle 14 years licensed
Christopher Nicholas Cronauer 14 years licensed
Brian Keith Wright 15 years licensed
Alicia Kay Caplan 18 years licensed
Brian Richard Erwin 18 years licensed
Blake Kevin Cosentino 21 years licensed
Riley Nels Oncken 21 years licensed

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Dekalb, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

Dekalb Has 29 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 82 Reviews

Nancy Alamia