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    Joe Pioletti

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    Joe Pioletti

    4.912 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more
    Too much debt? Bankruptcy may be the answer. Call me today for a free consultation.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Diane M. Ainsworth

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    Diane M. Ainsworth

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Litigation and more
    Need help for a loved one and you don't know where to turn? Ainsworth & Associates is ready and able
    Rating:  10
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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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    Howard Jay Wise

    Howard Jay Wise

    4.931 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Howard J. Wise started his 21 year career as a criminal attorney working for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was assigned to the Criminal Appeals Division, Traffic Division, Misdemeanor Division, Felony Preliminary Hearings ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Jeremy S. Karlin

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    Jeremy S. Karlin

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Large firm resources. Small firm service. Call me today for a consultation, 309-981-7225
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew Fakhoury

    Matthew Fakhoury

    5.0141 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury, LLC is a Chicago based Criminal Defense Firm with offices in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows, IL. Attorney Matthew Fakhoury represents clients in the greater Chicago metro area who seek the aggressive d...
    Rating:  10
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    Salim John Sheikh

    Salim John Sheikh

    4.9121 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Chicago Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients. "I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomic backgrounds. E...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael S O'Meara

    Michael S O'Meara

    5.027 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Brendan Damien Bukalski

    Brendan Damien Bukalski

    4.718 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I turn major roadblocks into minor speed bumps by providing aggressive representation with great results. This helps you move on with your life by being able to put your case behind you. I do this by providing: • The right focus: I begin every cas...
    Rating:  10
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    Salvatore C. Miglore

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    Salvatore C. Miglore

    5.05 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Former judicial law clerk. I will fight for you! Call today.
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Patrick Bolger

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    Kevin Patrick Bolger

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Kevin Has been an attorney for over 45 years. He worked his way through college and Law school as a Chicago Police Officer. After serving for 7 years and obtaining his license, he became an Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County. He culminated...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Kathryn L. Harry

    Kathryn L. Harry

    5.011 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement
    Bio: Kathryn has over 30 years of legal experience. She has two office locations: Oak Brook, Illinois and Cumming, Georgia. Ms. Harry graduated from Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois in 1988 and from DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illi...
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey Michael Moskowitz

    Jeffrey Michael Moskowitz

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Real Estate
    Review: "Jeff not only researched my personal information, he provided me with pertinent actions to take prior to appearing in court. At my court date, Jeff was prompt, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He conducted himself professionally, and he displayed..."
    Rating:  10
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    Zaid Mahmoud Abdallah

    Zaid Mahmoud Abdallah

    4.618 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Charles Meyers

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    Paul Charles Meyers

    4.712 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: There is no greater feeling than standing next to your client and hearing the words "Not Guilty." After over 11 years of practicing criminal defense, I've come to know that feeling well. In my short legal career, I've tried over 80 cases, ranging ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Kenneth Mitchell Alpert

    Kenneth Mitchell Alpert

    5.044 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: If you want to get to know me, take a look at what my peers and my former clients say about me. For example, Mr. Eugene Lee on Linkedin said: “My recommendation for Ken Alpert can be summed up in one simple word…EASY. He’s easy to talk too, makes ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Robert A. Heap

    Robert A. Heap

    5.021 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law for about 30 years. I have found that my clients want an attorney that is not only competent and aggressive, but one that will listen to them. I spend as much time with my clients as they want and need. The last thing I ...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Haney

    Steven Haney

    5.039 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Born - Chicago, Illinois 1960 Married to Jane with 3 sons, Kyle, Colin, and Cameron Resides in Plainfield, Illinois.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Robert Duke Bas

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    Robert Duke Bas

    4.978 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime
    Not guilty -- Jury Trial -- first degree murder https://madisonrecord.com/stories/604854326-not-guilty-jurors-find-defendant-acted-in-self-defense-in-2019-granite-city-shooting
    Rating:  7.5
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    Evan J. Winer

    Evan J. Winer

    5.0111 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Mr. Winer has helped me in amazing ways. He is professional, never judgemental, and overall extremely experienced at what he does. I would recommend him to anyone who needed sound legal counsil."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Charles Gregory Schierer

    Charles Gregory Schierer

    4.852 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: As the managing member of Schierer Ritchie, I represent and defend many good people every single day who are facing extremely tough criminal charges. I began my career as a criminal defense attorney with the public defender's office and then start...
    Rating:  10
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