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    Drew Charles Parsons

    Drew Charles Parsons

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I provide dedicated service for reasonable fees in matters including (but not limited to): criminal defense, DUI, traffic offenses, family law, and wills. I practice in Kankakee County, Cook County, Will County, Iroquois County, and Ford County. I...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Judith Ann Serritella

    Judith Ann Serritella

    1.86 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Judy was referred to me by a close friends and she was great. Kept in touch and seemed really on top of things. This was from a few years ago but, honestly, I feel like she was misrepresented by the other two reviews on here. "
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    John Joseph Downey

    John Joseph Downey

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "We have obtained his council in several issues of different natures. From dog citations,traffic,and neighborhood harrassment so far the case that have been ruled we have been very satified with the outcome and trust his advice and knowledge greatly."
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    Phillip John Oliver

    Phillip John Oliver

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Review: "Got my dumb ass, at my age should have known better, out of a stupid DUI situation. I'll be the first to admit, we have clashed, personalities I guess, but he does get the job done and does it well. His fees are reasonable. My only suggestion to h..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Patrick William Walsh

    Patrick William Walsh

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate
    Bio: Trial Lawyer and Real Estate Attorney. I am licensed in Illinois, California and Texas. My background can be found at my website.
    Rating:  7.2
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    Michael David Delcour

    Michael David Delcour

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michael Delcour is a highly skilled attorney who specializes in federal litigation, with a focus on cybercrimes, data security breaches, national security, anti-terrorism, and the forensic acquisition and use of digital evidence. He has extensive ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Alicia Kay Caplan

    Alicia Kay Caplan

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Review: "Alicia put her heart and soul into my case and without her I wouldn't have been able to accept the agreement of my case. She was like another family member and I would always laugh during our appointments. She always had a smile on her face and ma..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Scott Richard Lassar

    Scott Richard Lassar

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Corporate and Incorporation, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more
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    Bryan Black

    Bryan Black

    4.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "No way Nancy. Bryan is the best!!! He works hard, gets great results, and really cares. Highly recommended."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Brandon Chase Mayberry

    Brandon Chase Mayberry

    5.026 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Brandon C. Mayberry grew up in Jonesboro, Illinois. After high school, Brandon attended Shawnee Community College where he earned an Associates of Arts degree in 2010. He then attended Southern Illinois University, where he earned a B.A. in Parale...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Scott W. Kummer

    Scott W. Kummer

    5.011 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation and more
    Bio: Scott W. Kummer is a partner at the law firm of Boyd & Kummer, LLC. Scott is originally from West Allis, WI. Scott received his B.A. in Philosophy from UW-Milwaukee and his law degree from Depaul Univesity. Scott was previously an associate at the...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Terry Allen Ekl

    Terry Allen Ekl

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Brian C. Papo

    Brian C. Papo

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "We hired Brian to help with our son's mistake. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He guided us through everything we needed to know and alleviated our fears. His communication was excellent and he got us a result we think was more than fair. We wo..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

    Jeanette Sharell Samuels

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Entertainment
    Bio: Jeanette “Sam” Samuels has a proven track record of fighting for justice. A distinguished trial attorney, Sam has achieved a remarkable degree of success in state and federal courtrooms throughout the midwest. As a first year associate, Sam was pa...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Bruce Edgar Mattea

    Bruce Edgar Mattea

    4.311 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: The Mattea Law Firm is a general practice firm specializing in personal injury and criminal felony and misdemeanor for over 35 years. The firm was established in a community in which Bruce Mattea grew up and has always supported - Collinsville, Il...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Bradford A. Rau

    Bradford A. Rau

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Debt Collection and more
    Review: "I hired Mr Rau in a child custody case...it had been ongoing....Mr Rau won my case when two other attorney's could not...it put a end to suffering of my daughter and I both...Mr Rau is brilliant!!"
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    Brian Jacob Kholodovsky

    Brian Jacob Kholodovsky

    4.312 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Bio: Having grown up in the Chicagoland area as the child of immigrants, I have always been in touch with Chicago's many immigrant communites. As such, Immigration Law provided a perfect fit. My mission as an attorney is to ensure I provide the highest...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Dick Bennett Williams

    Dick Bennett Williams

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Wills & Living Wills
    Bio: Williams, Williams & Bembenek was voted by readers of the Peoria Journal Star the "Reader's Choice" by getting the most votes in the category for Attorneys in the Peoria area for the years 2002, 2004, 2013, and 2014
    Rating:  7.4
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    Eric Todd Telander

    Eric Todd Telander

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I have so much respect for the Telander family Brad, Brian, and Eric have been great with all my cases. If u ever need help this family of attorneys are focused on what's best for their client and very educated and knowledgeable. I so far had noth..."
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    Dennis George Steeves

    Dennis George Steeves

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Dennis was a great attorney. He helped my son with his traffic ticket. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a caring responsive attorney."
    Rating:  6.5
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