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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have been an attorney for just over twenty years, all spent practicing criminal law. The first thirteen years of my career were spent as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. During my years as a prosecutor,...

Rating: 7.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Rating: 7.5

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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 22 years

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

Bio: Matthew A. Katz, Esq., MSW, MBA, grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and has spent his career helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions with clarity and care. He earned his first degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champ...

Rating: 8.6

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

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

Review: "I was blown away from Michael's performance from day 1. He is THE go to guy when it comes to DUI. I work with lawyers on a daily basis in my field of work- which includes corporate, litegation, to technology. I knew no one in area of criminal defe..."

Rating: 6.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Entertainment

Bio: Jeanette “Sam” Samuels has a proven track record of fighting for justice. A distinguished trial attorney, Sam has achieved a remarkable degree of success in state and federal courtrooms throughout the midwest. As a first year associate, Sam was pa...

Rating: 9.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family and more

Review: "Marvin is the most superior attorney you can have to represent you. The combination of his experience and unsurpassable knowledge made his representation second to none in my high profile/high net worth support and custody case. Marvin carries wit..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Mr. Howard and his associate, Mr. Mergenthaler were patient, kind, and understanding even though my case had to do with my dog. Before I found Mr. Howard's law firm through a friend of a friend, I had called other attorneys who were not interested..."

Rating: 7.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: I enjoy helping people nagivate the legal system - whether when buying a new home or facing a court case. When I am not working, I enjoy travel and scuba.

Rating: 7.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "My experience was very good. She won my case and she was always willing to help me understand the steps of the divorce and what to expect next."

Rating: 6.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident and more

Review: "Wow, we couldn't of asked for a better lawyer. He went in being aggressive and got things done. We are very pleased and recommend him to everyone. He was recommended to us by a friend, who also won his case as well. Thank you so much."

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Antitrust and Trade Law, Litigation and more

Review: "Gretchen Scavo represents excellence, dedication, trust and intelligence in their truest forms. She comes highly recommended. "

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My husband and I found had to quickly find an attorney after having another one fall asleep through a couple of hearings in court. We found Donna Rotunno, she was always on top of everything that was going on with our son's case. Being in Illino..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: I have been licensed since 1991, and have worked in various fields, including Federal section 1983 actions and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Counselor's Office. For the past 14 years I have specialized in Family Law. I am married with 3...

Rating: 7.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Insurance and more

Review: "Jessica was great at keeping me informed throughout the whole process. She was a strong advocate for me at all times, but listened to my priorities and picked her battles, which helped me get exactly the outcome I was hoping for. She was easy to t..."

Rating: 8.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: A graduate of the Loyola University Chicago School of Law (with certificates in trial advocacy and child and family law), Attorney Harris was admitted to practice in the state of Illinois in 2006, as well as the United States District Court for th...

Rating: 8.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Nancy got me out of court for the first time in almost 9 years. I had other attorneys and no one would stand up for me and my kids and stand behind the laws the way Nancy did for us. She and her team sees where the system fails us in family court ..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning and more

Review: "We hired Brian to help with our son's mistake. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He guided us through everything we needed to know and alleviated our fears. His communication was excellent and he got us a result we think was more than fair. We wo..."

Rating: 7.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Land Use and Zoning, Landlord or Tenant

Review: "I recently needed Attorney Gasperec's assistance with some legal troubles and was pleased with his attentive services. First, he was honest and fair about expectations while striving for the best outcome. Further, he promptly returned my telepho..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

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

Bio: We understand that when you are facing a legal issue such as criminal charges or divorce, you are undergoing an intense amount of stress. Our goal is to work with you in finding the optimal resolution for your legal matter. We'll handle your case ...

Rating: 6.8

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