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    Kyle James Worby

    Kyle James Worby

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Review: "I will recommend Kyle to anyone looking for a lawyer. He is very professional, knowledgeable and, kept me informed throughout my case. Even when my employer was a little more than demanding, he pressed on until we had the outcome we wanted. I am v..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Rebecca Ruth Clough

    Rebecca Ruth Clough

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Did a great job on my sealing and has represented me a few other times. Rebecca is creative and compassionate. She has always done a great deal of preparation and takes time to research and contribute in a meaningful way. Way better than many othe..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Michael J. Falconer

    Michael J. Falconer

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Securities & Investment Fraud and more
    Review: "I have consulted with Mr falconer on couple of occasions and received a perfect professional advice that resolved the issue. Mr falconer is very competent, kind and attentive to clients needs and yet will fight furiously for your rights. I learned..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    George P. Kallas

    George P. Kallas

    4.312 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was facing 20 years in prison, another lawyer told me to plead guilty, all my friends use George Kallas so I called him. Based on his reputation and his trial skills my family hired him. He allows payment plans for his fees. When I went to court..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Robert Joseph Stroh

    Robert Joseph Stroh

    4.613 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Rob helped take care of a couple of cases for me which allowed me to enter the Navy. He even accepted legal questions from me while I was overseas. A great lawyer for a fair price absolutely recommended!"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ralph William Briscoe

    Ralph William Briscoe

    4.219 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Former highly decorated Police Officer, Police Detective, and Police Supervisor, Illinois Private Detective and Accident Investigator. Worked with numerous Associate Attorneys and Law Firms.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Andrea Daenille Bonds

    Andrea Daenille Bonds

    4.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "This was my first time having a lawyer for anything and Andrea made me feel so comfortable. She explained everything to me down to smallest detail, knew her stuff and reassured me that she would do her best to represent me well. She said "I'm a gr..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Arthur Robert Winstein

    Arthur Robert Winstein

    4.257 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Art explained things very well to me and made me feel at ease as the court date approached. He was very thorough in filing motions and fought hard for me. I've since recommended him to a friend, who has retained him and has nothing but praise for ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Erin Renee Zweigart Dixon

    Erin Renee Zweigart Dixon

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I served on active duty in the USAF JAG Corps for 4 years before entering into the reserves. I am married to Michael Dixon and together we have 1 son, a cat, and a dog. I look forward to representing the civilian and military communities in the ar...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Nicholas John Kournetas

    Nicholas John Kournetas

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Nick really got me through a very hard time in my life. He always showed up and dazzled the courtroom with his good looks, wit, and wisdom. Next time I get arrested, he will be the FIRST person I call!"
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    Sherry Lawson-Weaver

    Sherry Lawson-Weaver

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I hired Ms. Lawson-Weaver for a traffic matter. She really fought hard to get good results for me. I was very happy with the outcome. I would hire her again and I trust her to go to bat for me."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Caryn Ann Barone

    Caryn Ann Barone

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Litigation
    Review: "Caryn is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable and gives strong advocacy with outstanding ethical standards. She stands for truth and justice and does not back down. She sees through the clutter, distraction and manipulation brought by o..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Robert David Ruzich

    Robert David Ruzich

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate
    Review: "I have dealt with Mr Ruzich several times over the years. He is an excellent family law attorney. He has helped with my crazy ex. Good with child custody matters. I highly recommend him. "
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    Edwin K. Piraino

    Edwin K. Piraino

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Review: "I had no prior experience with legal traffic matters and was stopped/arrested for DUI in January 2016. I retained Ed Piraino's services based upon word of mouth. Initial communication was light but he was busy negotiating with the state's attorney..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Adam Richard Wirtz

    Adam Richard Wirtz

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Wirtz was born and raised in the western suburbs. He began his career as a Mechanical Engineer and then transitioned to Law to further his education. Mr. Wirtz gained experience and a passion for the law during law school by practicing with th...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Shavez Devon Rosenthal

    Shavez Devon Rosenthal

    4.610 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: At the core of my practice is a client-centric philosophy. I understand that legal matters can be daunting, and my goal is to demystify the process, offering clear and comprehensive guidance every step of the way. I prioritize open communication, ...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Rosemary Messineo Kostopoulos

    Rosemary Messineo Kostopoulos

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I had a different attorney before I hired Kostopoulos Law Group, I wasn't confident I had a chance winning my case. I went in to get a second opinion and Gus and his team instantly put my worries at ease. I hired them on the spot. They were very r..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Donna S. Polinske

    Donna S. Polinske

    4.58 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I have been licensed since 1991, and have worked in various fields, including Federal section 1983 actions and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Counselor's Office. For the past 14 years I have specialized in Family Law. I am married with 3...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Douglas Barry Wexler

    Douglas Barry Wexler

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Doug Wexler handled a very important case for me and he was very professional and achieved a fantastic outcome. I highly recommend him!"
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    Paul W. Plotnick

    Paul W. Plotnick

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Paul Plotnick established his Law Firm in 1979 to provide expert counsel to clients requiring legal assistance with Criminal Law, Real Estate, Divorce and Civil Litigation. Now recognized by Martindale Hubbell with the highest legal ability rating...
    Rating:  9.6
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