Top Rated Chicago, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Goodman Law Offices
53 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Firm represents persons charged with serious crimes in state and federal courts throughout the Midwest. Appellate practice is nationwide. Firm has the rare distinction of having won major criminal cases at every level of the state and federal cour...

Rating: 7.9

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MohammedLaw
73 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 103, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am the founder and Managing Partner of Mohammed-Law LLC. Prior to starting this law firm, I was an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State Attorney’s Office. I worked extensively in matters invol...

Rating: 9.9

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Dalton Law, LLC
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1550, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Blaire Dalton is the leading lawyer at the Chicago criminal defense firm, Dalton Law, LLC. Dalton is known to be compassionate and dedicated to her clients, while also aggressive and creative in the courtroom. Attorney Dalton was selected as a Ris...

Rating: 10

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Law Office of Robert J. Callahan
53 West Jackson, Suite 1442, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

If you are in need of a criminal defense lawyer, it is natural to have lots of questions. Robert

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Erickson & Oppenheimer
223 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 200, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI

Bio: Jon F. Erickson has been a successful lead trial attorney in some of Chicago’s most challenging courtrooms for the past 24 years. As an author, litigator and advisor, Jon F. Erickson has developed an expertise in criminal defense and civil rights ...

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Abdallah Law P.C.
875 N. Michigan Suite 3100, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: As one of Cook County’s most respected criminal defense attorneys, Attorney Zaid Abdallah is the Co-Founder of Abdallah Law. Mr. Abdallah graduated from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago with his Juris Doctor degree. He has committed his leg...

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Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege
53 West Jackson Blvd., #1515, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Michael Schmiege is the leading lawyer at the Chicago criminal defense firm, the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege. Attorney Schmiege was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ Editions of 2009-2013; recognition that only 2.5%...

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Law Offices of Christopher C. Syregelas
312 N. May Street, Suite 104, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Attorney with experience from both sides of the courtroom. My experience as a prosecutor has helped prepare me to provide the best legal representation for individuals who have been arrested. I handle all types of criminal ...

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Law Offices of Kenneth C. Lorenz, PC
641 W. Lake Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Expungement and more

An experienced trial attorney with the insider knowledge of a former prosecutor.

Rating: 7.5

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Driver Defense Team: The Law Firm For Drivers

Rating: 8.7

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Michael A. Johnson and Associates
415 North La Salle Drive, Suite 300A, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Class Action

Bio: I have been a practicing criminal defense attorney since 1982. I am also licensed in Minnesota. I have handled cases in both State and Federal Courts in, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, as well as a military...

Rating: 9.5

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Law Office of Steven Fine
53 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1263, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: For 20 years, Steven Fine has been practicing law. As a Chicago criminal defense attorney, he knows how to handle all types of charges, from sex crimes to theft offenses. Steven understands the complex nature of the criminal justice system and kno...

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900 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 5W, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights

Bio: Josh’s greatest ability is to analyze the strengths and weakness of both sides of a case, and to determine the best path that is in the client’s best interest. His personal style and courtroom acumen have been noted by many clients as his stronges...

Rating: 9.2

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O'Meara Law LLC
53 W Jackson Blvd, Ste 919, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Michael O’Meara, a former Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, defends individuals who have been charged with all types of felonies and misdemeanors, including murder, sexual assault, drug possession, weapon possession, theft, battery, burglary...

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Weinberg Law Office
53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1460, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Steven J. Weinberg is the founder of Weinberg Law. As a criminal defense attorney in Chicago for over 27 years, Weinberg has been consistently recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also five star pre-emin...

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Warren J. Breslin Law Offices
Trump Tower Chicago, 401 N. Wabash, Suite 35F, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Preeminent Legal Ability Warren Breslin is honored to be listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. He holds the highest preeminent legal ability rating bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the authoritative resource for info...

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Law Office of Brandon Brown
4659 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Suite 202, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Brandon Brown is an aggressive, no-nonsense, experienced trial lawyer. Mr. Brown's practice is devoted primarily to matters within the Criminal Justice system. Since entering private practice Mr. Brown has served, led and/or assisted in the succes...

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Pissetzky Law LLC
35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1980, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed less than a year

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Valeria has joined Pissetzky Law after graduating from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Valeria brings the discipline and analytical rigor expected from Pissetzky Law to her representation of clients facing serious criminal charge...

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