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    James J. Laraia

    James J. Laraia

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "Jay, is not only a good attorney but also a good counselor. He did a great job in representing me in my divorce, he was transparent and always explained things and presented me with options. I trust him and his expertise."
    Rating:  10
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    Deborah Sue Kimelman

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    Deborah Sue Kimelman

    5.034 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more
    Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    Bayarjargal T. Sereenen

    Bayarjargal T. Sereenen

    5.064 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Although I specialize and focus in Immigration Law, I do provide legal services for my clients in Criminal Defense, DUI & Traffic, Real Estate, and Family Law, areas. Also, I advise clients on all types of contracts, business transaction, and busi...
    Rating:  8.6
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    David Scott Olshansky

    David Scott Olshansky

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Giovannini & Olshansky is an established litigation law firm located in Chicago, Illinois. For almost 40 years, we have dedicated our practice exclusively to criminal defense. Our attorneys have defended against almost every type of crime. We have...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Philip Lowe Kroovand

    Philip Lowe Kroovand

    4.99 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Very good. He knows the system and all the loopholes. Helped me out numerous times for everything from speeding tickets to record expungement."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Amy Melton

    Amy Melton

    4.531 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Amy Melton helps people and families with family law, criminal defense law, and bankruptcy law. We serve Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, Channahon, Crest Hill, New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Morris, Naperville, Romeoville, Bollingbrook, Bra...
    Rating:  9.0
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    K. Todd Taplin

    K. Todd Taplin

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    William Karl Gullberg

    William Karl Gullberg

    4.52 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Debt Collection
    Bio: I am an avid bicyclist. This year I did the Ragbrai, approx. 436 miles accross the State of Iowa, and I plan on doing it again this year. I endeavor to serve the public as the President of the village where I live, as President of the Henderson Co...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Gregory Michael Reeder

    Gregory Michael Reeder

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: For 15 years, Gregory Reeder has been a vigorous advocate for his clients and public servant throughout the State of Illinois. Greg is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively fights for his clients whether they are charged with a felony or...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Deborah J. Gubin

    Deborah J. Gubin

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "I used Deborah for a real estate closing back in 2001, which was my first closing in my life. She took the time to review all the documents and explain the details. She was very personable and and down to earth. I would use her again."
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    John Paul Schwulst

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    John Paul Schwulst

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning
    Bio: John Schwulst is a seasoned litigator, having tried cases from Antitrust to Zoning over the years. Of particular note are seven Murder trials, numerous Child Custody trials and many civil trials in Contract, Property, Leasehold and Estate proceedi...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Lawanda Teres Phillips

    Lawanda Teres Phillips

    4.610 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My first contact with Lawanda T Phillips was via telephone call at approximately 7:00am. I dialed her business number with the intention of leaving a voicemail message but to my surprise she answered the call. Attorney Phillips did not ask that I ..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Shannon Max Lynch

    Shannon Max Lynch

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Please contact me directly at my office. It is unlikely I will see any messages left on this site.
    Rating:  7.5
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    Timothy Joseph Patrick Johns

    Timothy Joseph Patrick Johns

    5.019 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Since my last review from lobo600rr. He has appealed my case, and had all charges dropped due to no probable cause to search my vehicle, so the evidence was inadmissible in court. Thank you Mr. Johns. Your the best."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Louis Milton Pissios

    Louis Milton Pissios

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: The Law Office of Louis M. Pissios has 36 years of experience and is a strong advocate for your rights. Dealing with the criminal justice system can be daunting for the average person. Lou will work diligently to obtain the best possible results f...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Clark Alan Walker

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    Clark Alan Walker

    3.76 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Let my legal experience and knowledge go to work for you. Call for a free consultation
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthew James Haiduk

    Matthew James Haiduk

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Matthew Haiduk concentrates his practice in the area of Criminal Defense including DUI, traffic and Juvenile Cases.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Arthur Joseph Porto

    Arthur Joseph Porto

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate
    Bio: Mr. Porto is a Chicago native and received his undergraduate degree from DePaul University. After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps he began his legal education at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego California. Mr. Porto was pro...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Adam Harris

    Adam Harris

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am extremely passionate about the law and I absolutely love making a difference in people's lives - sometimes a HUGE difference. So many of my clients are in tough situations that they don't deserve to be in and most of our clients need all the ...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Romas K. Mockaitis

    Romas K. Mockaitis

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Licensed to practice since 2005, Romas has over 9 years of trial experience as a former DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney. He has tried more than 300 trials, and has argued more than 1,000 contested hearings. As an Assistant State's Attorne...
    Rating:  7.4
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