Top Rated Peoria County, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Peoria County Has 72 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 776 Reviews

Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: My name is John P. Lonergan. I am a former prosecutor who has been practicing law since 1992. I devote my practice to the handling of criminal and family law matters. Licensed in Missouri, Texas, and Illinois, I have extensive experience in protec...

Rating: 8.6

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Bio: After graduating from Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe, Illinois, I enlisted in the United States Navy where I spent the next four years serving my country at home and overseas. I was stationed at many places throughout the count...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Peoria County, IL

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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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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

At McCall Law Offices, P.C., Mr. McCall and his staff have created a warm, welcoming environment.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(309) 306-3676

Christopher Scott Mccall's Website

Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Car Accidents and more

Review: "I am not surprised that Mr. Hanauer opened his own law firm. He represented me so well a couple of years ago that I knew it was just a matter of time before he would successfully strike out on his own. My first impression was very positive. He lis..."

Rating: 7.2

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: I was born in Carbondale, IL, but grew up in a small town in southwestern Wyoming. After attending the University of Wyoming, I returned to Illinois for law school at the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, where I graduated in 2004. Since gr...

Rating: 8.9

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: As a partner at Schierer & Ritchie, LLC, I am a caring and zealous advocate. I share the value system of my partner and am committed to forming personal and caring relationships with my clients, advocating aggressively and zealously for my clients...

Rating: 9.7

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: The Tuffentsamer Law is committed to providing top-notch legal representation to all of its clients. Personal hands-on attention and communication combined with meticulous preparation paid to every case is what sets the Tuffentsamer Law Firm aside...

Rating: 9.4

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Gun Law

Review: "Jon was very friendly and easy to work with. He did a great job. I would recommend him to anyone."

Rating: 6.4

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Trial experience for your case: I'm a former prosecutor, former public defender, and former state court judge. Over 45 years legal experience. I've handled thousands of cases litigating over 150 jury trials to a verdict.

Rating: 9.5

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: I have spent a majority of my legal career in the courtroom as a litigator. Before becoming partner at Hall, Rustom & Fritz, I was fortunate enough to work as an associate for various attorneys in all fields of law which allowed my the opportunity...

Rating: 8.1

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse and more

Review: "Great Service! Communication was great and never had to wait for an answer. I recommend him to anyone that needs legal help."

Rating: 7.2

Call for a consultation(309) 328-8103

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "Ms. Linda came into my case, after I had been trying to handle things from Ohio for a year. Within a month she was fighting on my behalf as if she had been there the whole time. When we had our initial consultation she already knew exactly what wa..."

Rating: 6.7

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Did you screw up? Mr. Dluski is the guy to call, that stomach feeling you get when the blue lights turn on will no longer be a concern. You can rest easy knowing he’s got your back"

Rating: 7.0

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Commercial and more

Review: "Very talented gentleman who carries himself with confidence. Kept me in the loop at all times and did not over promise. Knows his way around a court room."

Rating: 7.1

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more

Bio: Bob is a former Assistant State’s Attorney in McLean and Tazewell Counties. As a prosecutor he was the head DUI prosecutor and felony traffic attorney and worked his way through all of the criminal divisions including felony drugs and misdemeanors...

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(309) 650-8495

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate

Review: "The boss excellent great guy respectful and mindful of his clients wouldn't look any other direction if he is in your area"

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Bio: Jason is a dedicated Defense attorney for DUI, traffic and criminal cases. Jason has taken the NTSA Field Sobriety Testing Course. This is the same course in that police officers receive their training, so he knows what they are supposed and not s...

Rating: 8.0

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Bio: Steve Bush has been an attorney since 1981. He has vast experience in handling family and criminal law as well as reinstatement work at the Secretary of State’s Office. Steve worked as a construction worker prior to becoming an attorney and brings...

Rating: 7.9

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Debt Collection and more

Bio: Since 1977, the attorneys at Dorian B. LaSaine & Associates have been proudly representing residents in Peoria County, Illinois and surrounding areas. We zealously handle bankruptcy, criminal defense and family law matters with a focus on collecti...

Rating: 7.1

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Peoria County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement and more

Bio: Yolanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication and Criminal Justice from Illinois State University and a Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law. A proud Peoria native, she is deeply passionate about her work and...

Rating: 6.4

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