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    James Henry Waller

    James Henry Waller

    3.810 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: James is a skilled attorney, experienced at arguing cases at both the trial and appellate levels of Illinois and U.S. federal courts. His passions are focused on securing the best possible results for his clients in Illinois and federal criminal c...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Christopher Vincent Langone

    Christopher Vincent Langone

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: Christopher Langone has over 25 years experience in employment law. In addition he is a committed consumer advocate, zealous criminal defense lawyer, and Adjunct Professor at Oakton Community College. FREE CONSULTATION if you mention you were refe...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Steven R. Decker

    Steven R. Decker

    5.01 review
    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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    Joanie Rae Wimmer

    Joanie Rae Wimmer

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Discrimination and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Joanie Rae Wimmer helps people harmed by their employer, the government, or representatives of the government, such as police officers and other public officials. Our focus is to uncover the truth by detailed investigation, to s...
    Rating:  8.5
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    James G. Grimaldi

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Areas of Practice DUI Felony Charges Misdemeanor Expungements Driver's License Reinstatement Traffic Tickets Bar Admissions National College for DUI Defense - Member National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys - Member Illinois Bar Associat...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Christopher John Frericks

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    Christopher John Frericks

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse and more
    Review: "Great Service! Communication was great and never had to wait for an answer. I recommend him to anyone that needs legal help."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Glenn M. Sowa

    Glenn M. Sowa

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: At Law Office of Glenn M. Sowa, LLC, we are one of the oldest law firms in Illinois dedicated to criminal defense. Our criminal defense attorneys provide representation in all Illinois felonies and misdemeanors, including homicide, white-collar cr...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael William Orescanin

    Michael William Orescanin

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 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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    Ana M. Guzman

    Ana M. Guzman

    5.014 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Ana Guzman LaScola attended University of California, Riverside, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in International Relations and French, before attending DePaul University, College of Law, in Chicago Illinois....
    Rating:  9.9
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    Alexander Hilding Beck

    Alexander Hilding Beck

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "The best defense atourney around! Won 4 cases for me and i Highly, Highly recommend him. W hat a class act, with a little Columbo style to throw the prosecutionoff! Absolutely the BEST!"
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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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    Kevin Malcolm Rosner

    Kevin Malcolm Rosner

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I used Kevin Rosner's services for a DUI case. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He beat my case and charges were dropped. He knows what he is doing and will try his best to help you out. I'm glad I went to him, he is the BEST out there. He ..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Vadim A. Glozman

    Vadim A. Glozman

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Vadim A. Glozman represents focuses his practice on representing individuals and corporations facing state and federal prosecution, focusing on white collar and major felony criminal defense, civil and criminal asset forfeiture, and appellate repr...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Jesse Biswanath Guth

    Jesse Biswanath Guth

    5.016 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Jesse B. Guth is a highly-experienced trial attorney who has litigated a wide array of civil and criminal cases. Jesse began his legal career serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, gaining extensive courtroom experience with hig...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael J. Gilmartin

    Michael J. Gilmartin

    4.932 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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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    Joseph Michael Borsberry

    Joseph Michael Borsberry

    4.856 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile and more
    Bio: JOSEPH M. BORSBERRY concentrates his practice in criminal, juvenile, traffic and family law matters. He has lectured on Illinois family law issues to lawyers and judges at the Peoria County Bars Association.
    Rating:  8.0
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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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    O. Gbenga Longe

    O. Gbenga Longe

    5.014 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Gbenga Longe brings an excellent record of effective and aggressive representation in the area of Criminal Law. No matter the issue, she will fight for her clients and ensure that their constitutional rights are protected. As a former pro...
    Rating:  10
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    Bassam S. Abdallah

    Bassam S. Abdallah

    5.017 reviews
    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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    Sean Michael O'Brien

    Sean Michael O'Brien

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights
    Review: "In 2014 I found myself urgently needing a criminal attorney. I was referred to O'Brien & Murphy-Aguilú's Law Group. I left a voicemail and Mr. O'Brien called me back within 30 minutes. After a lengthy conversation, I felt at ease. They are easy to..."
    Rating:  8.3
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