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    Michael C. Locker

    Michael C. Locker

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Michael C. Locker earned a notable three concentrations while attending the University of San Diego. The concentrations were in business and corporate law, civil litigation and criminal litigation. Even as an intern Michael's work was highlighted ...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Michael Jay Marovich

    Michael Jay Marovich

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mike is a very skilled attorney, helped me out when others wouldn’t, very knowledgeable and aggressive. Highly recommend."
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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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    Elmer A. Mannina

    Elmer A. Mannina

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "great guy, reliable and very personable. Was never late to anything, highly recommended and god forbid i never needed a lawyer again elmer will be my first call."
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    Matthew D. Nemeth

    Matthew D. Nemeth

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Matt Nemeth did an excellant job handling my custody/child support case. He kept me informed and educated me along the way. His office was always quick to return calls and e-mails. Everyone was very helpful and supportive."
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    Melinda Longford Power

    Melinda Longford Power

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am interested in issues of social justice. I will do my best to represent you. I think we live in a racist society and that often people of color are arrested not because of what they did but because of who they are. I do not get intimidated and...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Rebecca Ruth Clough

    Rebecca Ruth Clough

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Did a great job on my sealing and has represented me a few other times. Rebecca is creative and compassionate. She has always done a great deal of preparation and takes time to research and contribute in a meaningful way. Way better than many othe..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Kent Duane Dean

    Kent Duane Dean

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kent Dean was able to bring to light that there was no inappropriate actions on my part. That I acted within the scope and skills of my position clearing my name. "
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    Thomas William Moyer

    Thomas William Moyer

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tom is the only lawyer that has ever cared about me and my love meeting he always protected my rights and was very adamant against the police and their illegal actions he will defend you tooth and nail and he is the best attorney in the area"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Charles Daniel Allen

    Charles Daniel Allen

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When arrested without Probable Cause I went to Attorney Allen for help. He listen to what happened. Then he asked me questions that helped me remember more details. He didn't asked if I did it or not, he said it was important that the law was foll..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Joshua Christian Smith

    Joshua Christian Smith

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Konrad Grabowski

    Konrad Grabowski

    5.023 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Attorney Konrad Grabowski obtained his legal degree from DePaul University College of Law, where he also received a certificate in business law. After law school Attorney Grabowski worked at various law firms representing clients in criminal cases...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jason Paul Kopec

    Jason Paul Kopec

    3.97 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Kopec grew up in Wheaton and graduated from Loyola Law School in Chicago. Mr. Kopec currently lives with his family in Aurora. After law school, Mr. Kopec joined the Cook County State's Attorneys Office in Chicago and for more than seven years...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jeffrey S. Vollen

    Jeffrey S. Vollen

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have known Vollen over 20 odd years and he has done a remarkable job on every case that I've had along with a few family and friends that I recommend him too. They were just as pleased as I was thanks for the great work and if I run into any p..."
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    Jerry A. Lund

    Jerry A. Lund

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Ian Stewart Kasper

    Ian Stewart Kasper

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Review: "I made a mistake and wound up in some trouble, so I had to find a lawyer. I didn't think they existed, but I found out there are lawyers out there that aren't scum bags. Ian was always upfront with me, explained my options and treated me with re..."
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    Douglas G. Deboer

    Douglas G. Deboer

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I work closely with my clients who are going through one of the most important events of their lives. I am a sole practitioner who takes my job very seriously. Whether it's a matter of coming to an agreed resolution...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Dartesia Ayonna Pitts

    Dartesia Ayonna Pitts

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Review: "Dartesia exhibited great professionalism in handling my real estate transaction. She stayed in constant communication throughout the process, returned calls in a timely manner, explained and researched pertinent information for me, and was extreme..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Bruce E. Brandwein

    Bruce E. Brandwein

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Review: "I hired Mr. Brandwein to represent my son 34 yrs. old who was arrested for being the only male of color around when the police arrived in Lincoln Park in response to a 23 yr. old who was intoxicate acting up. Mr. Brandwein obtained the tapes from ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Shawn Kevin Lintz

    Shawn Kevin Lintz

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "My attorney Shawn Lintz has absolutely oUT did himself with my case if I must say. It was almost impossible to imagine not having to do some kind of jail time with these charges that were looming over my head, but not only did I not have any jail ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Yolanda Riley

    Yolanda Riley

    5.0119 reviews
    Illinois 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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