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    Daniel Joseph Florey

    Daniel Joseph Florey

    5.011 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Daniel explained what would happen at my court dates and what I should or shouldn't do during the whole process. I will definitely have him represent me in the future if I need any legal help."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Tiffany Rose Ritchie

    Tiffany Rose Ritchie

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: As a partner at Schierer & Ritchie, LLC, I am a caring and zealous advocate. I share the value system of my partner and am committed to forming personal and caring relationships with my clients, advocating aggressively and zealously for my clients...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Andrew Michael Larson

    Andrew Michael Larson

    4.612 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I am a life-long resident of the Quad Cities. I have a full-service law form and am able to assit you in many ares of the law. Please contact me and I will be glad to discuss your case.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Steven Michael Landis

    Steven Michael Landis

    4.97 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Top notch,professional,personable,went out of his way ,100% honest,strongly recommend,,,,,,, even works on Sunday if needed,,,,,he's the real deal"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Alan Pearlman

    Alan Pearlman

    3.73 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Since 1974 Alan Pearlman, Ltd. has been helping the people of Chicagoland and Lake County with their family law problems. From that time to the present Mr. Pearlman has focused on Family Law matters. The firm is made up of Mr. Pearlman, who will p...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Patrick Louis Costa

    Patrick Louis Costa

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Patrick Costa is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law. He began his career in private practice representing clients in a variety of areas including family, dissolution, criminal, and civil matters. He was later appointed as an ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Michael Joseph Monaco

    Michael Joseph Monaco

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael Monaco has been our family’s lawyer for several years. He is the most dedicated, professional, and passionate lawyer I have ever known. He has gone beyond the call of duty to take care of my family. His professionalism and knowledge of the..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    James F DiQuattro

    James F DiQuattro

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: James F. DiQuattro is an accomplished criminal defense attorney practicing in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of experience handling both misdemeanors and felonies, he offers comprehensive representation at both the state and federal levels includ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Kristen Anne Sweet

    Kristen Anne Sweet

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "This woman is a bulldog in the courtroom. I had IL state try take my license twice after I plead guilty because lack of courtroom knowledge,she went in and clear it all up and got everything straight. Amazing! I also referred a friend to her that ..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Steven Earl Glink

    Steven Earl Glink

    4.966 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile
    Bio: I will defend the rights of students and parents in all types of school cases including student discipline and special education cases. In addition, I handle teacher and administrator disciplinary and termination issues. With over 35 years experie...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Frank Cece

    Frank Cece

    4.25 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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    Juneitha Shambee

    Juneitha Shambee

    4.910 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: A Chicago native, Juneitha Shambee has shown passion and dedication to law since a young age. Working vigorously to make strides in her education, she uses that same tenaciousness to achieve results in every case she touches. She has taken on chal...
    Rating:  8.2
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    George Dean Lenard

    George Dean Lenard

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "George handled a case for my son. We were very satisfied with his representation, advice and communication. I would recommend this Attorney."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Daniel R. Collins

    Daniel R. Collins

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Mr. Collins is an extraordinary attorney. He went above and beyond to help me with my case. He returned calls promptly and answered questions about the law in a way that was easy to understand. As he walked me through the court process, he always ..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jim Mullenix

    Jim Mullenix

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Attorney Jim Mullenix has a 30-year background as an assistant public defender, with a remarkable track record of acquittals for his clients. Highly experienced in the areas of criminal defense and dispute resolution, Jim draws on extensive trial ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Ilene Beth Goldstein

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    Ilene Beth Goldstein

    2.65 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Ilene Goldstein is an outstanding attorney. I was very impressed with her knowledge of the law and her ability to anticipate issues that could impact my case. It seemed as if she was one step ahead. In addition, I was impressed by Ilene's compassi..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jennifer E Bae

    Jennifer E Bae

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Commercial
    Review: "Jennifer is the best attorney that I ever know. Years ago she helped me in divorce with physically abusive husband. Sihe a very impressive and amazingly clever person. I will use her services again and highly recommend to everyone."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Matthew John Hachigian

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    Matthew John Hachigian

    5.03 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: My staff and I have been serving the counties of DuPage and Cook for years, concentrating in Criminal and Traffic/DUI Defense. I have kept this entry simple and to the point. I like to speak to people in person rather than tell people "how good I ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jason Alan Ott

    Jason Alan Ott

    4.970 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
    Bio: My name is Jason Ott and I am the owner of Ott Law Group, P.C. I primarily handle Auto Accident and Personal Injury matters. I have offices in Chicago, Illinois and Valparaiso, Indiana. I also handle Criminal Defense and DUI matters. I am licensed...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Robert Allan Fisher

    Robert Allan Fisher

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Other attorneys said i needed to take a deal that was ending up with time. Down to 30 months. He informed me what trial would cost and due to officer statements and other statements forced out of a witness in writing most likely not being able to ..."
    Rating:  9.4
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