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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: I was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. I attended Christ the King Grade School and Griffin High School (now Sacred Heart-Griffin). I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1985 with a degree in Finance and returned to Springfield ...

Rating: 7.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Bio: Attorney Alex Amar Kannan is a documentary filmmaker and a Spanish-speaking attorney focusing on criminal, immigration, and personal injury matters.

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois

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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Criminal Defense

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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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Handling all misdemeanor and felony cases and DUIs. We handle cases in Cook, Dupage, Kane, Will, and Lake County.

Rating: 7.4

Call for a consultation(708) 480-1526

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation and more

Bio: Call now to speak with an attorney about your case at.

Rating: 8.8

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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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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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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Bio: Sarah Sherer-Kohlburn in an associate attorney, currently licensed to practice law in Missouri and New York and in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Ms. Sherer-Kohlburn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington Univ...

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Review: "Very professional and knowledgeable!! One the best lawyer in Chicago hands down!! Thanks John!"

Rating: 8.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He literally saved me from a felony. He is a hero in my eyes but more importantly dedicated and serious about his craft, you can tell by the effort and help in which he puts into the case and the small details that can turn the whole case. He real..."

Rating: 7.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Bruce Schottland is a founding partner of Harter & Schottland, P.C.. He is an experienced litigator. He began his career at a large civil defense firm in Chicago . After gaining valuable experience in the civil area, Mr. Schottland left the firm t...

Rating: 7.8

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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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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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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mitch Furman has had plenty of years experience representing clients in the Chicago area with their criminal defense matters. If you are living in the Chicago area and have been convicted of a crime such as burglary, felony theft, arson or any oth...

Rating: 7.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury

Bio: Brian T. Morgan is a former Assistant State's Attorney who handles Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI, Traffic, Personal Injury, DCFS and family cases. Having tried cases both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney, he knows what it takes to make your case....

Rating: 7.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Daniel explained what would happen at my court dates and what I should or shouldn't do during the whole process. I will definitely have him represent me in the future if I need any legal help."

Rating: 7.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more

Bio: Mark Almanza earned his law degree from The University of Chicago Law School. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Almanza also proudly served in the United States Air Force. The military servi...

Rating: 7.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Since 1974 Alan Pearlman, Ltd. has been helping the people of Chicagoland and Lake County with their family law problems. From that time to the present Mr. Pearlman has focused on Family Law matters. The firm is made up of Mr. Pearlman, who will p...

Rating: 9.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Attorney Amanda Levanti is a former criminal prosecutor who now represents clients in both family and divorce law and criminal defense cases. After obtaining her J.D. from Northern Kentucky University, she worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney i...

Rating: 9.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I picked up delivery case last year. Hired Gregorios for preliminary hearing and after cop testified Gregorios asked him questions and judge threw out the case. I was so happy. Gregorios is nice and not arrogant like some other attorneys. He was c..."

Rating: 7.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "This woman is a bulldog in the courtroom. I had IL state try take my license twice after I plead guilty because lack of courtroom knowledge,she went in and clear it all up and got everything straight. Amazing! I also referred a friend to her that ..."

Rating: 8.1

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