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    73 criminal defense lawyers serve Rockford, IL. Compare the best based on 360+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Winnebago County are listed below.

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    Louis Joseph Meyer

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    Louis Joseph Meyer

    4.936 reviews
    Meyer & Kiss, LLC
    6090 Strathmoor Drive, Suite 1, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Wrongful Death and more
    Do not talk to the police until you have talked to us.
    Rating:  10
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    Brendan William Caver

    Brendan William Caver

    5.033 reviews
    Law Office of Brendan W. Caver DCFS, Juvenile, and Criminal Defense Attorney
    308 West State Street #321, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Get results with the attorney who handles your case personally. A lifelong northern Illinois native, Brendan tries cases and litigates matters in Illinois state and federal courts throughout northern Illinois for over 16 years. Focusing on all cri...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael Thomas Myzia

    Michael Thomas Myzia

    4.938 reviews
    The Law Office of Michael Myzia
    308 West State Street, Suite 325, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Myzia has over 15 years of courtroom and litigation experience in matters as diverse as speeding tickets and DUIs to charges of reckless homicide and murder. Mr. Myzia's services are available to clients on criminal, DUI, and traffic matters t...
    Rating:  10
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    Glenn J. Jazwiec

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    Glenn J. Jazwiec

    4.524 reviews
    Law Offices of Glenn J. Jazwiec
    308 West State St. Suite 460, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Criminal Defense Attorneys With More Than 39 Years of Combined Experience
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jonathan Eric James

    Jonathan Eric James

    4.816 reviews
    Law Office of Jonathan James
    416 E State St, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Jonathan James, LLC, was founded and is managed by Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney Jonathan James. Mr. James graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University where he received several awards including Dean’s...
    Rating:  10
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    Elder Granger

    Elder Granger

    5.08 reviews
    Granger & Donahue
    1 Court Pl Ste 100, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Elder not only treats you as a human being and not just a number but he is not just collecting a pay check. He takes pride in winning every case and will give you the attention you deserve unlike many other lawyers. I wish I had had Elder as my at..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Brian Thomas Morgan

    Brian Thomas Morgan

    5.03 reviews
    Law Office of Brian T. Morgan
    728 North Court Street, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Bio: Brian T. Morgan is a former Assistant State's Attorney who handles Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI, Traffic, Personal Injury, DCFS and family cases. Having tried cases both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney, he knows what it takes to make your case....
    Rating:  7.6
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    Michael Diego Doyle

    Michael Diego Doyle

    5.06 reviews
    Law Office of Doyle and James, LLC
    416 E. State St, Rockford, IL
    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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    Kelly Ann Vecchio

    Kelly Ann Vecchio

    4.818 reviews
    Vecchio Law Offices
    1 Court Pl Ste 101, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I got very lucky finding such an amazing attorney to represent me in my divorce. She was kind and understanding in my time of need and would recommend her to anyone who is in need of any kind of counsel."
    Rating:  8.8
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    James Timothy Zuba

    James Timothy Zuba

    5.020 reviews
    The Law Office of Zuba & Associates
    6067 Strathmoor Dr., Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: James T. Zuba concentrates his practice of law on litigation, with emphasis on Family Law, Personal Injury, and Criminal Defense. He prides himself in aggressively pursuing his client's interests with the goal of meeting the needs of each and ever...
    Rating:  8.3
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    John Arthur Logan

    John Arthur Logan

    5.01 review
    The Law Office Of John A Logan
    202 West State Street Suite 514, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Expungement and more
    Review: "We called John, and after explaining what had happened, we met with him. He accepted our case and reassured us every thing would be fine. We cannot thank him enough for his professionalism and hard work."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Bradley J. Schreiber

    Bradley J. Schreiber

    4.621 reviews
    The Schreiber Law Firm
    One Court Place, Suite 301, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I’m very thankful for the help I received. He took care of my speeding tickets and registration problems quickly and professionally. The price was very reasonable, he explained everything clearly, and I was always kept in the loop. I couldn’t have..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Austin Scott Davies

    Austin Scott Davies

    5.07 reviews
    Midwest Legal Care
    415 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Midwest Legal Care serves clients all across northern Illinois, including Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, DeKalb, McHenry, and Kane counties.At Midwest Legal Care, we believe the first role of attorney is that of counselor. Midwest Legal Care is ded...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Alicia Oliver Leonard

    Alicia Oliver Leonard

    4.731 reviews
    Alicia Oliver Leonard at Law, P.C.
    318 N. 1st Street, Suite 100, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. I love my hometown and I'm proud to be practicing law here. I started my legal career at the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office as an Assistant State's Attorney. There I learned what it meant to...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Joshua Christian Smith

    Joshua Christian Smith

    5.08 reviews
    The Law Office of Joshua C. Smith, P.C.
    2990 N. Perryville Rd., Ste. 4102B, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: After nearly eleven years as a practicing attorney, I have recently decided to start my own law practice.
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jerry A. Lund

    Jerry A. Lund

    5.01 review
    Vella & Lund PC
    401 W State St Ste 300, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was facing a class x felony and a class 1 felony.Jerry worked with the judge and the prosecutor to come up with a awesome plea deal.At the end of a 3 yr and 11 month court battle my class x was dismissed and my class 1 was amended down to a clas..."
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    Angela Lynn Moloney

    Angela Lynn Moloney

    4.52 reviews
    Winnebago County Office of the Public Defender
    400 W. State St., #340, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Angela (Angie) Moloney, Esq. is a native of DeKalb, Illinois. She is a 2010 graduate of The University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she obtained a Bachelors of the Arts in Chinese, French and Political Science. Mrs. Moloney then went on to attend t...
    Rating:  7.2
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    John J. Palmer

    John J. Palmer

    5.01 review
    127 N. Wyman Street, Suite 300, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "John Palmer is very assertive and informative. He explained every detail of what could happen or was going to happen. He got my sons charges dropped down drastically and helped us through the entire process. I would highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Melinda Jane Jacobson

    Melinda Jane Jacobson

    3.76 reviews
    DeRango & Cain, LLC
    120 W State Street, Suite 303, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family
    Review: "Melinda is a very thorough, astute attorney. Great communication, and great knowledge of law/the legal system. Very happy with our outcome!"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Agostino Albert Altamore

    Agostino Albert Altamore

    5.01 review
    Altamore & Associates, P.C.
    308 W State St Ste 420, Rockford, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I was (falsely) accused of a hit and run in downtown Rockford and I thought that I was going to be forever tarnished with criminal conviction. Mr. Altamore assured me that he could keep the conviction off my record from day one, immediately allevi..."
    Rating:  6.4
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