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    James Patrick Nelson

    James Patrick Nelson

    4.814 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I believe that representing clients is a great responsibility and privilege. I take a personal approach to each client and to each case. You will have direct contact with the attorney handling your case, never having your legal matters handled by ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Rick Keys

    Rick Keys

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: Rick Keys is an attorney and partner in Keys Law Offices, PC. He brings more than three decades of experience to the firm, and has dedicated his life to helping his clients seek and find justice. A 1991 graduate of Chicago’s John Marshall Law Scho...
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Jim Mullenix

    Jim Mullenix

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Attorney Jim Mullenix has a 30-year background as an assistant public defender, with a remarkable track record of acquittals for his clients. Highly experienced in the areas of criminal defense and dispute resolution, Jim draws on extensive trial ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    James L. Hoyle

    James L. Hoyle

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: If you want an attorney who will fight hard for you in the courtroom, then James L. Hoyle of Hoyle Law Office is the law firm for you. I spent the last 12 years working 60 hours per week as McDonough County's Chief Prosecutor and my office produce...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Robert James Kerr

    Robert James Kerr

    4.724 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Defending clients charged with complex criminal cases throughout Illinois, including Cook, Will, and DuPage counties. We serve ALL Chicagoland courthouses and branches – Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, Markham, Joliet, and W...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Clay Barkley St. Clair

    Clay Barkley St. Clair

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, State, Local And Municipal Law and more
    Review: "Mr. St. Clair handled a serious criminal matter for me. He was diligent, knowledgable and really worked hard to make sure a stupid moment on a Friday night didn't end up ruining my career and family."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Kevin Malcolm Rosner

    Kevin Malcolm Rosner

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 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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    Gary Victor Johnson

    Gary Victor Johnson

    4.04 reviews
    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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    Neil Joseph Adams

    Neil Joseph Adams

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Born and raised in Will County, Illinois. Licensed to Practice since 1993. Former Will County Chief Felony Proseutor. Former Will County Narcotics Prosecutor. Lead Counsel Certified by Illinois Supreme Court Capital Litigation Bar. Television Lega...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Daniel P. Cummings

    Daniel P. Cummings

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Dan Cummings is a Chicagoland criminal defense attorney. For 30 years, Dan has represented the criminally accused throughout the Chicagoland area. Most of Dan's clients are largely unfamiliar with the criminal justice system. Dan Cummings bridges ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Jason Alan Ott

    Jason Alan Ott

    4.970 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
    Bio: My name is Jason Ott and I am the owner of Ott Law Group, P.C. I primarily handle Auto Accident and Personal Injury matters. I have offices in Chicago, Illinois and Valparaiso, Indiana. I also handle Criminal Defense and DUI matters. I am licensed...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Michael John Petro

    Michael John Petro

    4.715 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime
    Bio: Chicago federal defense lawyer, Michael J. Petro has earned a reputation for providing aggressive, high quality legal representation in the Chicago Dirksen Federal Courthouse and the Chicago, Cook County State Courts since 1989. Criminal defense a...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joseph Michael Borsberry

    Joseph Michael Borsberry

    4.858 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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    Christopher Joseph Taylor

    Christopher Joseph Taylor

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: CHRISTOPHER J. TAYLORP.O. Box 72, Oswego, IL 60543 | | Highly effective communicator with more than twenty-five years of experience in persuading judges, juries, parties and sometimes victims as a litigator of cases in both criminal and civil appl...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Timothy Foster Lloyd

    Timothy Foster Lloyd

    3.02 reviews
    This lawyer is deceased
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "Tim did an AMAZING job handling my case I will recommend him to anyone looking for a defense attorney. I was looking at going to prison for 7-14 years. Instead, I have a bright future. I am in my 2nd year of college, recently got married and thing..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michelle Lynn Moore

    Michelle Lynn Moore

    3.58 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: As an Assistant State's Attorney, I handled thousands of cases, from petty traffic offenses to the most serious felony cases. Having had that invaluable experience as a prosecutor, I am uniquely able to assess a client's chances of success in the ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Kevin Daniel McHugh

    Kevin Daniel McHugh

    4.912 reviews
    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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    Lisa L. Dunn

    Lisa L. Dunn

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. I then attended DePaul University College of Law and earned a Juris Doctor. While in college and law school, I wor...
    Rating:  10
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    Cory Edward Easton

    Cory Edward Easton

    4.816 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: I began my career in 1994 at the St. Clair State's Attorney Office while in Law School, then worked at the St. Clair County Public Defender's office until 1999. I branched out into Family Law while continuing to practice Criminal Law. I have parti...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Vincent C. Machroli

    Vincent C. Machroli

    4.820 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Vincent C. Machroli, P.C. is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services, at a reasonable cost. We are engaged in the general practice of law, representing individuals and families. Our goal is to handle your legal ...
    Rating:  8.6
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