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    Robert Andrew Willis

    Robert Andrew Willis

    5.02 reviews
    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 Latrice Donald

    Brunell Latrice Donald

    5.011 reviews
    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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    Sandra Lynn Byrd

    Sandra Lynn Byrd

    5.02 reviews
    Sandra Byrd, Attorney at Law
    661 W. Lake Street, Suite 2 North, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Sandi Byrd entered private practice in October 2002 following nearly six years workingas an attorney in the Kane County Public Defender's Office. Since entering private practice Sandi has represented clients in Kane, DuPage, Kendall, DeKalb, and C...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Robert Allan Fisher

    Robert Allan Fisher

    5.01 review
    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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    Matthew Charles Crowl

    Matthew Charles Crowl

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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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    John T. Moran

    John T. Moran

    5.01 review
    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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    David Scott Olshansky

    David Scott Olshansky

    5.03 reviews
    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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    Arthur Joseph Porto

    Arthur Joseph Porto

    5.02 reviews
    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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    Robert Michael Motta

    Robert Michael Motta

    4.412 reviews
    Motta & Motta LLC
    161 N. Clark Street, Suite #1600, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am a lawyer that prides himself on being extremely down to earth and very easy to commmunicate with. I consider myself an "everyman" lawyer and am exceptionally passionate about my clients and their cases, no matter whether it's a "big" case or ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Bryan M. Wellner

    Bryan M. Wellner

    5.01 review
    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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    Deborah J. Gubin

    Deborah J. Gubin

    5.01 review
    Deborah J. Gubin & Associates
    605 West Madison Street Suite 331, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "I used Deborah for a real estate closing back in 2001, which was my first closing in my life. She took the time to review all the documents and explain the details. She was very personable and and down to earth. I would use her again."
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    Steven Michael Levin

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    Steven Michael Levin

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    Levin & Perconti
    325 North LaSalle Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Representing victims and family members who have suffered serious injuries or death
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Paul Prengaman

    Matthew Paul Prengaman

    5.05 reviews
    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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    Krisann J. Kuecher

    Krisann J. Kuecher

    5.015 reviews
    Logan Square, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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    Robert Howard Shindler

    Robert Howard Shindler

    5.05 reviews
    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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    Derek P. Martin

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    Derek P. Martin

    5.01 review
    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
    Fight Your Charges with Confidence – Free Consultation Available!
    Rating:  7.2
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    Robert Steven Alexander

    Robert Steven Alexander

    4.414 reviews
    Vanguard Advocates LLP
    73 W Monroe, Suite 100, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am an advocate and guide for people facing the criminal legal system in Chicagoland. I am a founder and partner at Vanguard Advocates, LLP, a law practice focused on people and problem-solving. Vanguard Advocates, LLP is driven by a mission to p...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Ari Michael Trubitt

    Ari Michael Trubitt

    5.05 reviews
    Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC
    2126 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law
    Bio: I have practiced law now for more than 1/2 of my life, focused primarily in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI/Traffic Defense, Driver's License Reinstatement, and Immigration. In my 29 plus years of practicing law, I have tried cases ranging from...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Christine R. Farrell

    Christine R. Farrell

    5.02 reviews
    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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    Shekar Jayaraman

    Shekar Jayaraman

    5.07 reviews
    Jayaraman Law
    332 South Michigan Ave., Floor 9, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Attorney Shekar Jayaraman, Esq., LL.M has a multi-faceted background of both public and private sector experience. He is passionate, zealous, and detail oriented. Notably, Attorney Jayaraman was a Judicial Clerk for a United States Magistrate, wit...
    Rating:  8.6
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