Top Rated Glen Carbon, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

49 criminal defense lawyers serve Glen Carbon, IL. Compare the best based on 262+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Madison County are listed below.

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Glen Carbon Has 49 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 262 Reviews

Traffic Law Center
4215 State Highway #159 Suite 5, Glen Carbon, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "This woman is a bulldog in the courtroom. I had IL state try take my license twice after I plead guilty because lack of courtroom knowledge,she went in and clear it all up and got everything straight. Amazing! I also referred a friend to her that ..."

Rating: 8.1

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Taplin Defense Firm
4219 S State Route 159 Ste 4, Glen Carbon, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Todd was able to get my DUI suspension rescinded which as I understand is an unusual situation. He does high volume, has a great deal of experience, and he knows how the judges/prosecutors in southern IL/Saint Louis area operate and what your best..."

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Glen Carbon, 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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John J. Rekowski
22 Lou Juan Dr, Glen Carbon, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

I'm Brian, call me to discuss the best plan towards tackling your criminal charge.

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile

Fighting For The Best Possible Outcome In Your Case. Free Consultation.

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime

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Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: My practice focuses on criminal defense and representation in orders of protection, landlord evictions, and expungements. I spent 6 years as a prosecutor for the Madison County State's Attorney's office and bring that courtroom-intensive experienc...

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Bio: Sarah Sherer-Kohlburn in an associate attorney, currently licensed to practice law in Missouri and New York and in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Ms. Sherer-Kohlburn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington Univ...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more

Bio: I have been with Johnston Law Offices, P.C. for almost 20 years as both a law clerk, associate attorney, and now partner. My practice specializes in personal injury, criminal defense and workers' compensation law.

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: 27 years experience is the defense of serious criminal cases such as: 1st Degree Murder Attempted 1st Degree Murder Arson Conspiracy to Manufacture Controlled Substance Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substance Sexual Assualt Child Pornography...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I have had Dave represent me twice. The first time he did a great job. We are in the middle of a child custody case. He genuinely cares about the well being of my child. It is taking a while but understand these things don't happen overnight. Dave..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Slemer really helped me out. He knows the law."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "MR. Featherstun I felt was a much better and more willing attorney on my case than the private attorney I hired out of Mt. Vernon had I listened more to Sean I woud have doneless time and I would have understood much more about my case and costs."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Criminal Defense, Litigation

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: I have been licensed since 1991, and have worked in various fields, including Federal section 1983 actions and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Counselor's Office. For the past 14 years I have specialized in Family Law. I am married with 3...

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Collinsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Bio: The Mattea Law Firm is a general practice firm specializing in personal injury and criminal felony and misdemeanor for over 35 years. The firm was established in a community in which Bruce Mattea grew up and has always supported - Collinsville, Il...

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: Michael J. Swanson, the owner of Swanson Law Firm, LLC, in Edwardsville, IL, is an experienced courtroom attorney who knows how to navigate the court system to aggressively represent his clients and maximize favorable outcomes.Prior to establishin...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI and DWI and more

Review: "Mr. Dawson walked me thru what to expect and advised me on how we could proceed to get the best possible outcome. He walked me thru everything step-by-step. He checked on my progress and kept me informed via email & letters. His staff was able t..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I have had several interactions with Mrs. Baum in the last few years, needless to say, she has quite the reputation. But not for being fair and just, no she has the reputation for being morally void of the intrinsic properties that define humanity..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Glen Carbon (Edwardsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Business, Commercial Real Estate, Construction and Development and more

Review: "Mr. Hadican did a wonderful job in helping us settle a problem relating to mold found in our recently-purchased house. He was empathetic, knowledgable, and professional. He was also very proactive and responsive. We would recommend Mr. Hadican ..."

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

Philip Joseph Rarick III 59 years licensed
J. William Lucco 53 years licensed
Don Wayne Weber 50 years licensed
David M. Fahrenkamp 47 years licensed
Barbara Sue Joiner 46 years licensed
John Joseph Rekowski 46 years licensed
Bruce Edgar Mattea 45 years licensed
Ronald Robert Slemer 45 years licensed
Jeffrey Scott Hebrank 43 years licensed
Michael Reda 42 years licensed

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

Tara Marie Hannon 8 years licensed
Morgan Jane Hermanson 9 years licensed
Delani E.S. Hemmer 11 years licensed
Marisa Menendez Wetzel 11 years licensed
Trent Richard Cameron 11 years licensed
Thomas Jacob Irvin 11 years licensed
Brittany Paige Warren 11 years licensed
Sarah Pamela Sherer-Kohlburn 11 years licensed
Samira Khazaeli 12 years licensed
Nathan Drew Kemp 12 years licensed

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Glen Carbon, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

Glen Carbon Has 49 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 262 Reviews

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