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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more

Bio: I enjoy traveling, within the United States and abroad, especially to America's National Parks. I often attend concerts and sporting events on the weekends. My passion is sports. I graduated from Marquette Law School with a concentration in sports...

Rating: 8.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "The staff team here at Sexner are truly amazing i couldn't ask for A BETTER lawyer from the way they talk to you and come up with great ideas its like a dream come true i was dealing with some really horrible court things i thought nobody could ge..."

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois

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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Criminal Defense

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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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant

Bio: In 2007, Brett Appelman established Appelman Law LLC with the fundamental goal of safeguarding the rights of individuals accused of crimes. He firmly advocates that every defendant, irrespective of their charges, deserves the most robust legal def...

Rating: 9.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation

Bio: Jeremy S. Harter is a Partner at Harter & Schottland, P.C., a small general practice litigation firm with a big reputation for winning. Mr. Harter is quickly becoming known for his aggressive DUI and criminal defense practice. His relentless pursu...

Rating: 8.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more

Bio: I have practiced law in McHenry County for about 20 years. I grew up in the community and still make it my home today. I am a Partner in KRV Legal, Inc. which means I and my 2 business partners own the company. I am proud to live and work in this ...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody and more

Bio: Attorney Frank T. Scarpino has dedicated his entire legal career to working with the Illinois Criminal, Traffic and D.U.I. laws. He worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County, Village Prosecutor for the Villages of Roselle, Glen Elly...

Rating: 7.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Debt Collection and more

Bio: Michael Gilmartin is a trusted advocate and the first call many make when legal representation is needed. Whether in the court room or in the conference room, Michael offers over twelve years of legal experience earned in the trenches as an assist...

Rating: 9.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Bio: Sam Abdallah received his law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, in addition to obtaining his BA in Political Science from Southern Illinois University. His real world experiences and diversified background has been keys to...

Rating: 8.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: I have practiced law for over 40 years. In that span of time, I have handled cases ranging from petty traffic offenses to the most serious felony crimes. I am a seasoned trial attorney including bench trials, jury trials, motion hearings and post-...

Rating: 8.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "When representing clients whose needs may extend beyond the criminal justice system, Eric takes an approach of what he would want if the client was his own family member. This is what I found most admirable about his representation. He is respectf..."

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Michael Chomiak has been practicing criminal defense law for over 10 years. Since leaving the State's Attorney's Office in 2003, he has defended countless clients throughout the Illinois in both State and Federal Court.

Rating: 8.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

Bio: My goal for every client is simple: 1. Obtain the very best result possible 2. Keep the fees and costs to a reasonable level 3. Completete the matter in a timely fashion 4. Minimize the client's anxiety and alleviate their concerns. I want my clie...

Rating: 8.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Chris Grammis aMcLean County native. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he majored in political science at Illinois State University (ISU) andreceived his Masters degreefrom the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attendi...

Rating: 7.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Mr. Decker was a fighter he was very professional and knew what he was doing. He submit a motion that was in violation of our rights. The case took 14 months however we won the motion."

Rating: 9.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI

Review: "Attorney Gary is a bulldog! Highly recommended. He knows the in and outs of the Illinois Criminal system. He has no issues with what happened, just be honest with him and he will protect you."

Rating: 8.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. I attended Christ the King Grade School and Griffin High School (now Sacred Heart-Griffin). I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1985 with a degree in Finance and returned to Springfield ...

Rating: 7.6

Call for a consultation(217) 860-6861

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Immigration

Review: "I truly can't explain how much a help Mike was. He took the incentive to explain everything as well as take care of my case. He made sure everything was in order. I suggest you take the time to consult with him and see how he works. Would definite..."

Rating: 7.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Bio: Attorney Alex Amar Kannan is a documentary filmmaker and a Spanish-speaking attorney focusing on criminal, immigration, and personal injury matters.

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Handling all misdemeanor and felony cases and DUIs. We handle cases in Cook, Dupage, Kane, Will, and Lake County.

Rating: 7.4

Call for a consultation(708) 480-1526

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more

Bio: Kevin concentrates his practice on family law, criminal and DUI/traffic cases, real estate, probate, and estate planning matters. Kevin represents individuals and families during times of crisis and peace. Kevin is a seasoned litigator handling co...

Rating: 8.6

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