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    Scott Jarman Levy

    Scott Jarman Levy

    5.0107 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Scott j levy was an great professional criminal defense lawyer that helped me and family members with multiple misdemeanors and felonies and helped us get the best resolution possible for our cases, highly recommend"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Sarah Pamela Sherer-Kohlburn

    Sarah Pamela Sherer-Kohlburn

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Bio: Sarah Sherer-Kohlburn in an associate attorney, currently licensed to practice law in Missouri and New York and in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Ms. Sherer-Kohlburn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington Univ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    John Raymond Deleon

    John Raymond Deleon

    4.25 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Very professional and knowledgeable!! One the best lawyer in Chicago hands down!! Thanks John!"
    Rating:  8.6
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    Michael John Sweeney

    Michael John Sweeney

    5.062 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He literally saved me from a felony. He is a hero in my eyes but more importantly dedicated and serious about his craft, you can tell by the effort and help in which he puts into the case and the small details that can turn the whole case. He real..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Bruce Douglas Schottland

    Bruce Douglas Schottland

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Bruce Schottland is a founding partner of Harter & Schottland, P.C.. He is an experienced litigator. He began his career at a large civil defense firm in Chicago . After gaining valuable experience in the civil area, Mr. Schottland left the firm t...
    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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    Mitch Furman

    Mitch Furman

    4.713 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mitch Furman has had plenty of years experience representing clients in the Chicago area with their criminal defense matters. If you are living in the Chicago area and have been convicted of a crime such as burglary, felony theft, arson or any oth...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Brian Thomas Morgan

    Brian Thomas Morgan

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Bio: Brian T. Morgan is a former Assistant State's Attorney who handles Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI, Traffic, Personal Injury, DCFS and family cases. Having tried cases both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney, he knows what it takes to make your case....
    Rating:  7.6
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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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    Timothy Peter Brown

    Timothy Peter Brown

    5.014 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation and more
    Bio: Call now to speak with an attorney about your case at.
    Rating:  8.8
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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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    Bayarjargal T. Sereenen

    Bayarjargal T. Sereenen

    5.064 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Although I specialize and focus in Immigration Law, I do provide legal services for my clients in Criminal Defense, DUI & Traffic, Real Estate, and Family Law, areas. Also, I advise clients on all types of contracts, business transaction, and busi...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Gregorios Gountanis

    Gregorios Gountanis

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I picked up delivery case last year. Hired Gregorios for preliminary hearing and after cop testified Gregorios asked him questions and judge threw out the case. I was so happy. Gregorios is nice and not arrogant like some other attorneys. He was c..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Steven Earl Glink

    Steven Earl Glink

    4.961 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:  8.8
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    Christopher Matt Robert Wright

    Christopher Matt Robert Wright

    5.020 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Christopher has been instrumental in facilitating positive outcomes for criminal and civil cases. With well over half a decade of industry experience, Christopher is the sole principal owner of the Law Office of Christopher M.R. Wright. Most notab...
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Lance D. Northcutt

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    Lance D. Northcutt

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Banking, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Lance D. Northcutt is a trial lawyer and partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. who focuses his practice on cases concerning catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, and mass torts. Mr. Northcutt is a tenacious courtroom a...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Zedrick Thomas Braden

    Zedrick Thomas Braden

    4.65 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Attorney Zedrick Braden is a third-generation lawyer and is Associate Counsel at Ainsworth & Associates PC, serving individual and commercial clients statewide in non-federal cases, and the Northern District of Illinois, 7th Circuit for all federa...
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    James J. Laraia

    James J. Laraia

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "Jay, is not only a good attorney but also a good counselor. He did a great job in representing me in my divorce, he was transparent and always explained things and presented me with options. I trust him and his expertise."
    Rating:  10
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