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    Dominic J. Buttitta

    Dominic J. Buttitta

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A founding member and managing partner of Buttitta Law Group, LLC, Dominic heads the litigation practice, handling both criminal and civil cases. Dominic started his legal career in 2008 as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State’s ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Richard J. Dvorak

    Richard J. Dvorak

    4.610 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals
    Bio: At my firm, Dvorak Law Offices, LLC, we are dedicated to helping clients, from the moment of arrest, throughout trial, and even on appeal. Additionally, we have an extensive practice in civil rights litigation, including police brutality, false ar...
    Rating:  10
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    Ava Monique George Stewart

    Ava Monique George Stewart

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Ava was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive during the course of my case. She kept me informed of all possible options and pitfalls. She was also outstanding in the courtroom. I would recommend her highly."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Kevin Patrick Bolger

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Kevin Has been an attorney for over 45 years. He worked his way through college and Law school as a Chicago Police Officer. After serving for 7 years and obtaining his license, he became an Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County. He culminated...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Tina Marie Gagliano Mandell

    Tina Marie Gagliano Mandell

    4.69 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Landlord & Tenant
    Bio: As an attorney who has been in and out of the courtroom daily for the last 10 years, I have confirmed what I have always known that I am glad that I became a lawyer. My ability to look at both sides of an issue and antcipate the way the prosecutio...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Katherine Kinga Levine

    Katherine Kinga Levine

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Former Cook County Prosecutor
    Rating:  9.5
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    Neil G. Patel

    Neil G. Patel

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: One of the hardest things a client faces when dealing with a case is the fear they feel at having to deal with what could be a life-altering crisis. As a veteran of both criminal and civil court, I understand how to deliver the best results while ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Stephanie Ann Buck

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    Stephanie Ann Buck

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
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    Rating:  7.9
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    Jason Blake Stevens

    Jason Blake Stevens

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: In 2002 I completed an externship with the Cook County Public Defender's Office. At the time I was still attending the John Marshall Law School but I obtained my 711 license which enabled me to represent clients while I was still a law student. Af...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Kingston Stevens

    Brian Kingston Stevens

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Over my extensive 29 year, courtroom based career I have handled the gamut of criminal cases, including First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Burglary, Arson, Class X and Super X drug offenses, DUI and many more. My firm has handled over...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Gloria Lynn Smith

    Gloria Lynn Smith

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Gloria Lynn Smith was raised as a “little soldier” in a military family, attending eight different schools across her childhood. This foundation instilled in her a sense of discipline, resilience, and adaptability—qualities that would later shape ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Dustin Edward Smith

    Dustin Edward Smith

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Dustin E. Smith is a former prosecutor who focuses his practice on defending clients charged with DUI and representing drivers in Illinois Secretary of State hearings throughout Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, and the surrounding suburbs. He ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Clyde Guilamo

    Clyde Guilamo

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Clyde Guilamo is a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois. The Law Office of Clyde Guilamo, LLC. handles juvenile, criminal, and order of protection cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Kelly Q. Bennett

    Kelly Q. Bennett

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Attorney Kelly Q. Bennett has been a trial lawyer in Illinois since 1998. Since that time, he has concentrated his practice primarily in two areas of law: Representing those charged with criminal activity and reprsenting those who have been seriou...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Pierina Juliana Infelise

    Pierina Juliana Infelise

    5.029 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Pierina "Rina" Infelise was a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney prosecuting criminals on counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery, armed robbery, aggravated DUI, and more. Ms. Infelise also has extensive experience working with victims ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher Gene Leasor

    Christopher Gene Leasor

    5.013 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I was born in Carbondale, IL, but grew up in a small town in southwestern Wyoming. After attending the University of Wyoming, I returned to Illinois for law school at the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, where I graduated in 2004. Since gr...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Steven Haney

    Steven Haney

    5.040 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Born - Chicago, Illinois 1960 Married to Jane with 3 sons, Kyle, Colin, and Cameron Resides in Plainfield, Illinois.
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Joseph Albanese

    Richard Joseph Albanese

    5.099 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My name is Richard Albanese and I am a Traffic and Criminal Defense Attorney uniquely geographically located to provide exceptional representation to residents of Illinois and Wisconsin. I am fully licensed and actively practicing in both Illinois...
    Rating:  10
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    Donald John Ramsell

    Donald John Ramsell

    5.038 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Called a Top DUI Attorney by the media, my firm has handled over 15,000 DUI, criminal and traffic cases since 1986. I am an 12-time Super Lawyer. I am a published author and speaker on Traffic, criminal and DUI Defense. I have argued before the Su...
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan Matthew Schur

    Ryan Matthew Schur

    5.036 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Hello, I am Attorney Ryan M. Schur and Itake pride in providingmy clients with personal attention and the legal representation it takes to give them the best possible outcome. I am dedicated towards working hard and presistent in fighting fortheir...
    Rating:  7.9
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