Top Rated Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Saint Clair County, Illinois, there are 183 criminal defense lawyers available with 367+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Saint Clair County Has 183 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 367 Reviews

Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: Attorney Jason B. Going is no stranger to courtrooms across various states. As a criminal defense and personal injury attorney, he has represented hundreds of clients from traffic tickets to felonies and from slip and falls to motor vehicle accide...

Rating: 10

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more

Review: "I love Will , will has been my goto lawyer even if i need advise.. Will is so good< i recieved a appology letter from the state mo stating pretty much we are sorry we ever met you! hahaha thanks will! i have it framed in my house still to this day..."

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Saint Clair 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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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more

Bio: A 100% veteran-owned and veteran-operated law firm right here in southern Illinois. We pride ourselves on staying small and focusing on our clients' specific needs. Any firm can tell you why they're different; we prefer to prove it. With upfront p...

Rating: 8.3

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt & Lending Agreements and more

Bio: Nancy Martin is a partner at the law firm of Jenkins & Kling, P.C. located in Clayton, Missouri. She focuses her practice on bankruptcy, debtor/creditor rights, commercial law, and civil litigation. After working several years for a creditors' rig...

Rating: 9.2

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Corporate and Incorporation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "I hired Justin to help with a case involving a young family member who I am responsible for. Justin went above and beyond to ensure this young man's future is untarnished for what was truly a dumb mistake. Justin is understanding and has the local..."

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: John R. Fenley practices in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense. He received his Bachelor's degree in communication and political science from DePauw University and his law degree from St. Louis University. While in law school Mr. Fenley ...

Rating: 8.9

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Review: "hello, my name is Tommy and I was at the trial day one for Mr. Daly... I saw the unethical corruption that the prosecutor tried to present to the jury .. I was dumfounded that an officer of 30 years with zero write ups on his name was found guilty..."

Rating: 8.1

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: After graduating from St.Louis Universtiy School of Law in 1986, I handled predominantly criminal defense matters for the first 2-3 years logging 17 jury trials over that period. Starting in 1989, I began handling personal injury claims throughout...

Rating: 10

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Don’t Gamble With Your Life And Your Future

Rating: 7.3

Call for a consultation(314) 926-1931

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Review: "Mr. Atkins handled my traffic case quickly and thoroughly. His office demonstrated great communication."

Rating: 7.1

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: I understand the impact of criminal charges on lives. If you are accused, I will work with you to get the best result. That may be dropped or amended charges or a trial to make the prosecutor prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. A 7th-generat...

Rating: 9.4

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: I have always been interested in practicing criminal law as far back as I can remember. After I graduated law school I went straight into working at the Public Defender's office where I gained experience handling hundreds of criminal cases from si...

Rating: 8.6

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: I am a Past President of the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Panel Representative of the Federal C.J.A. Criminal Defense Panel in the Southern District of Illinois, a founding member of the SDIL's Federal Bar Association chap...

Rating: 10

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals

Bio: Nathan Swanson is an associate with Rosenblum, Schwartz & Fry. Nathan received his B.A. from the Colorado College in 2004, and his M.A. from King’s College, London in 2006. He graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2009. W...

Rating: 9.6

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Civil Rights and more

Review: "Talmage was great from the get go. From the initial call where he felt confident, to the end the process was seamless. I appreciate his fairness in working with me and charging appropriately. He was able to handle all of the case with his team and..."

Rating: 10

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Bio: I guarantee that I will thoughtfully and aggressively represent you or your loved one. My trial, negotiating experience and reputation for tough, honest representation span more than two decades. I know how to investigate a case and consider every...

Rating: 8.4

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, State, Local And Municipal Law and more

Review: "Mr. St. Clair handled a serious criminal matter for me. He was diligent, knowledgable and really worked hard to make sure a stupid moment on a Friday night didn't end up ruining my career and family."

Rating: 8.5

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Review: "Greg has handled several matters for my family and me. As others have said, he is non-judgmental, calm, and gets the impossible done. His assistant is always pleasant and helpful. He is also not overpriced. I highly recommend him."

Rating: 6.5

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Construction & Development and more

Review: "Fredrick was great to work with. He always kept us in the loop on what was happening, he responded promptly and he explained, in detail, the legal verbiage and documents so it was easy to understand. In addition, he provided us with our options an..."

Rating: 7.6

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Saint Clair County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I cannot say enough great things about Shelby and her staff. To find attorneys that truly care about their clients is very RARE. Her and the staff are kind, compassionate & very educated about how the laws work & always keep their clients best int..."

Rating: 7.1

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