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    Jerry David Bischoff

    Jerry David Bischoff

    5.055 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Throughout my lifetime, I've been acquainted with numerous attorneys for a variety of different reasons. Jerry is quite frankly, the best attorney I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with. He genuinely cares about his clients, is very kno..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Stephon L. Wilson

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    Stephon L. Wilson

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    I've handled hundreds of Cook County Criminal & DUI cases.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Steven David Armamentos

    Steven David Armamentos

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: For approximately the last 25 years, I have participated in the DuPage County Bar Association's annual fundraiser to benefit Legal Aid known as Judges' Nite in a variety of capacities, primarily as a guitarist for The Judges' Nite Band, as well as...
    Rating:  9.8
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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:  8.5
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    Camille Maceolla Hicks

    Camille Maceolla Hicks

    4.619 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law
    Bio: Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Hearing Officer (City of Country Club Hills, IL) Hearing Officer (City of Riverdale, IL) Prosecutor,(City of Hazel Crest, IL) Extensive experience ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jesse Biswanath Guth

    Jesse Biswanath Guth

    5.018 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Jesse B. Guth is a highly-experienced trial attorney who has litigated a wide array of civil and criminal cases. Jesse began his legal career serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, gaining extensive courtroom experience with hig...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Sladjana Vuckovic

    Sladjana Vuckovic

    5.066 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I highly recommend Sladjana! She was professional, courteous and resolved a complicated situation quick and efficiently! Thank you!"
    Rating:  8.8
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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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    Melanie K. Fairman

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    Melanie K. Fairman

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Bio: Melanie K. Fairman practices in all areas of personal injury law on behalf of plaintiffs, with an emphasis on medical malpractice, products liability, vehicular collisions and general negligence. One hundred percent of her practice is devoted to l...
    Rating:  8.7
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    David Brian Franks

    David Brian Franks

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "When hiring a lawyer, it's most often never a "great" moment in your life. David Franks has stood by me through the most awful moments of my life. Never once have I felt that Mr. Franks is "in it for the money". I honestly believe Mr. Franks CARES..."
    Rating:  10
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    James Samuel Worley

    James Samuel Worley

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: Attorney J. Samuel Worley has over ten years experience prosecuting and defending child support, traffic, DUI, and criminal cases on the misdemeanor and felony levels, both as a private criminal defense and family law attorney and a former Cook Co...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Thomas Gerard Cosgrove

    Thomas Gerard Cosgrove

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: From a legal standpoint, I have done it all. Starting as a Chicago Police Officer in the Cabrini Green Housing Project and ending up here, at the Cosgrove Law Firm LLC, I have an unmatchable range of experience. As a Cook County prosecutor, I gain...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Frank Cece

    Frank Cece

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Bio: CRIMINAL: FRANK CECE has nearly 30 years of trial experience handling criminal cases. From 1992 thru 2002, As an Assistant States Attorney for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, FRANK CECE received the very best training and real world cou...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Cosmo Joseph Tedone

    Cosmo Joseph Tedone

    5.013 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Cosmo J. Tedone was born on December 13, 1966 in Manchester, Connecticut. Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant...
    Rating:  8.6
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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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    Eric John Blatti

    Eric John Blatti

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Eric J. Blatti was born in the Joliet area and has since remained closely connected with the local community. After graduating from Joliet Township High School, he received his Associate’s Degree in Arts from Joliet Junior College. He continued hi...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Peggy Denise Gerkin

    Peggy Denise Gerkin

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: When Peggy Gerkin graduated with her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University, she took a year off to work. It is while working for a well-known worker’s compensation lawyer in Peoria that she decided she wanted to be a trial attorney. ...
    Rating:  9.7
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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
    Driver Defense Team: The Law Firm For Drivers
    Rating:  7.9
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    Timothy Merritt Johnston

    Timothy Merritt Johnston

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice and more
    Bio: I began my practice over 11 years ago with the determination to make things better for my clients and my community. That continues to be the focus of my practice, and I look forward to many years' of future service to my neighbors and friends. I g...
    Rating:  10
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    Elder Granger

    Elder Granger

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Elder not only treats you as a human being and not just a number but he is not just collecting a pay check. He takes pride in winning every case and will give you the attention you deserve unlike many other lawyers. I wish I had had Elder as my at..."
    Rating:  8.2
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