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Chicago Has 1540 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6715 Reviews

Law Office of James D. Tunick
30 N La Salle St Ste 2140, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: I have aggresively and successfully represented people charged with crimes all over the United States. I have an incredible success rate at trial and have taken on the most difficult cases. I have gained a tremendous amount of respect with the Jud...

Rating: 7.1

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Marie J. Taraska, Attorney At Law
1300 W Belmont Ave # 550, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "My wife and I are parents to a special needs child. We have a long history of partnering with the administrators in the school district and the special education teachers at the school. Despite this an inexperienced teacher, with little knowledge ..."

Rating: 7.9

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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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Willis and Associates
8525 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Willis has been hired by my immediate family three times. The first two times he got sentenced reduced. The last time he got the case dismissed. We have recommended him numerous times and will continue to do so. He was recommended to me years ..."

Rating: 7.2

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Brunell L. Donald-Kyei
77 W. Washington, Suite 1507, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Review: "Mrs Brunell donald is awsom,she was in the court room like she's there every day.she pays attention to detailed information,she calls it as she see's it. the truth shall set you free.i would reccomend her to anyone who need a criminal attorney.the..."

Rating: 7.2

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Massarello Law, LLC
100 N. LaSalle St., #1107, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Appeals

Bio: Nichole Massarello is the Managing Partner and founder of Massarello Law, LLC, where she channels over a decade of criminal defense experience into a dedicated practice for the accused. Since 2022, Nichole has been lauded for her zealous client ad...

Rating: 7.0

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Robert A. Fisher, Ltd.
20 S Clark St Ste 700, Chicago, IL

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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Brown, LLC
205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 810, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Insurance Fraud and more

Bio: Our firm aggressively litigates high end cases nationwide. We will handle high end litigation such as: False Claims Act Whistleblower Rights Class Actions Collective Actions (FLSA) I have had the honor and privilege of serving the country as an FB...

Rating: 9.7

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Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
1 S Dearborn St Ste 2200, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Corporate and Incorporation, Litigation, Criminal Defense

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Moran Law Group
566 West Lake Street, Suite 101, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: I worked in law school for a US Congressman and gained both friends and insight into Washington politics. I was an investigator for the National Comm'n on the Causes and Prevention of Violence studying the causes and consequences of the events of ...

Rating: 8.9

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216 S. Jefferson Street Suite 101, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Giovannini & Olshansky is an established litigation law firm located in Chicago, Illinois. For almost 40 years, we have dedicated our practice exclusively to criminal defense. Our attorneys have defended against almost every type of crime. We have...

Rating: 7.5

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820 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 300, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Mr. Porto is a Chicago native and received his undergraduate degree from DePaul University. After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps he began his legal education at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego California. Mr. Porto was pro...

Rating: 7.3

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The Toney Firm, LLC
105 W. Adams St., Suite 2150, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: Specializes in the defense of federal/state criminal cases, traffic cases, and general practice matters.

Rating: 7.8

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The Law Office of Matthew Prengaman
140 South Dearborn Street., Suite. 404, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Attorney Prengaman is licensed and experienced in both federal and state courts. No matter the severity of the alleged crime or legal matter, the Law Office of Matthew Prengaman can help. His respectful attitude toward opposing counsel is part of ...

Rating: 6.9

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Chicago Trusted Attorneys
444 West Lake Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Founding Attorney & CEO | Chicago Trusted Attorneys® As the Founding Attorney and CEO of Chicago Trusted Attorneys®, David brings over a decade of criminal defense litigation and trial experience representing clients facing both felony and misdeme...

Rating: 8.4

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Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for over 15 years in both State and Federal Courts. I am licensed in Illinois (IL), South Dakota (SD) and California (CA) and before the US District Court for Northern Illinois, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and t...

Rating: 6.7

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The Herbert Law Firm
206 S Jefferson St Ste 100, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Administrative Law and more

Bio: Former Chicago Police Officer- Born and raised on Chicago’s Northside, Dan followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a Chicago police officer and working as a member of Chicago’s Police Department for nearly ten years receiving numerous awards,...

Rating: 8.5

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Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC
180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Landlord & Tenant and more

Bio: Bryan M. Wellner was raised in Minooka, Illinois. He is a graduate of Minooka High School. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in English. While at Illinois Wesleyan, Brya...

Rating: 9.1

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839 West Van Buren, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: From the very beginning, we made the decision to specialize in helping Spanish speaking people and their families with their legal problems. When someone you love has had their life turned upside down, whether arrested, a victim of medical malprac...

Rating: 7.0

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Driver Defense Team
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1401, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

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Rating: 7.2

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Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
206 West Division Street, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Residential Real Estate, Family

Review: "This woman is amazing. She is honest, upfront about what you will get and wont get. Plays her cards very creative. We love her. We owe everything we have to her. Christine! We will never forget you!"

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