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    Brendan Shiller

    Brendan Shiller

    5.01 review
    Shiller Preyar Law Offices
    1100 West Cermak Suite B401, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "This man gave me new hope after I thought all was lost. The states attorney had it out for me, and Brendan won on a motion to suppress. He can beat the police, the sleazeball lawyers and make the Judges think twice. One of the best motion writers ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Daniel H. Wolff

    Daniel H. Wolff

    5.01 review
    Daniel H. Wolff
    910 W Van Buren St Ste 102, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My first contact with Mr. Wolff was during the worst time in my life. My son was facing a difficult and special case within the federal court system. Mr. Wolff ensured me that he would handle my son's case, just as he would as if it was his own so..."
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    Peter J. Shayman

    Peter J. Shayman

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Jeffrey M Leving
    19 S LaSalle St, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Review: "Working with Mr. Shayman was, without a doubt, the most professional experience, I’ve had with an attorney. he answered all my questions and concerns in terms that I could comprehend. Frequently asked if I had any questions about anything that was..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Frank Pete Kostouros

    Frank Pete Kostouros

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Frank P. Kostouros
    17 N Wabash Ave Ste 660, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have extreme confidence in Frank Kostouros helping get the lightest possible results in the courtroom. He has helped me with traffic cases and one other criminal defense, and I have no absolutely no complaints. He also has a great sense of humor..."
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    Ubi O. O'Neal

    Ubi O. O'Neal

    5.05 reviews
    The O'Neal Law Firm, LLC
    181 W Madison St Ste 4500, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I don’t like lawyers but Mr. O’Neal made me to have change of heart by the way he treated me and handled my case. Actually, most of the lawyers I approached told me that I did not have a case and treated me with benign neglect. Mr. O’Neal treated..."
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    Miangel Christina Cody

    Miangel Christina Cody

    5.01 review
    MiAngel Cody
    1325 S Wabash Ave., Suite 305, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I heard around town that she is one of the best criminal defense lawyers who specializes in federal cases. She represented a family member in a major federal prosecution. Attorney Cody is very aggressive and very smart. She kept us informed and he..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Aaron B. Goldstein

    Aaron B. Goldstein

    1.01 review
    Aaron Goldstein
    3035 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI
    Rating:  8.3
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    Brian Stuart Shields

    Brian Stuart Shields

    5.01 review
    Shields Brian S Attorney At Law
    410 South Michigan Avenue Suite 622, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Brian is a very good lawyer i have used him for cases and my brother as well i would highly recommend him to fight for you in court thanks brian Riccardo A Bradley"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jeffrey Francis Marx

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    Law Office of Robert J. Callahan
    53 W. Jackson, Suite 1615, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.7
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    Austin C. Ferris

    Austin C. Ferris

    5.02 reviews
    Law Offices of Ferris, Thompson, & Zweig
    1 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 510, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Bio: I'm a Chicagoland native born and raised, now happy to offer my legal services to the community I love. In my free time I enjoy fitness and weightlifting, riding my motorcycle, and trading stocks and cryptocurrencies.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Catharine Downard O'Daniel

    Catharine Downard O'Daniel

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Catharine D. O'Daniel
    161 N Clark St Ste 3250, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was represented by Catherine in a federal drug conspiracy and her professionalism and care was unmatch, she is by far and hands down the best!"
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    David Drwencke

    David Drwencke

    2.813 reviews
    DRD Law, LLC
    849 N. Franklin, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney David R. Drwencke brings an aggressive, nuanced approach to every file that he works on and will do his best to find creative solutions to resolve clients’ legal matters. When you work with Attorney Drwencke, you will be working with an e...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Colin A. Gage

    Colin A. Gage

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    Driver Defense Team
    53 W Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1401, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kelly A. Moore

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    Kelly A. Moore

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    Driver Defense Team
    53 W Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1401, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Driver Defense Team: The Law Firm For Drivers
    Rating:  8.0
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    James Leighton O'Connell-Miller

    James Leighton O'Connell-Miller

    5.01 review
    Keller Postman LLC
    150 N Riverside Plz Ste 4100, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Excellent communication, professional on every level, confident, results focused, resourceful. These are just a few of the things that come to mind when I reflect on my experiences with Leighton."
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    Jason Paul Kopec

    Jason Paul Kopec

    3.97 reviews
    Kopec & Kent P.C.
    118 S. Clinton St. Suite 200, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Kopec grew up in Wheaton and graduated from Loyola Law School in Chicago. Mr. Kopec currently lives with his family in Aurora. After law school, Mr. Kopec joined the Cook County State's Attorneys Office in Chicago and for more than seven years...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Tamara Nora Holder

    Tamara Nora Holder

    5.01 review
    The Law Firm of Tamara N. Holder, LLC
    19 S LaSalle, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Tamara N. Holder is an Illinois defense attorney, TV/radio legal analyst and political blogger. Tamara Holder is the principal of The Law Firm of Tamara N. Holder, LLCand founder of . Her work includes: expungement andclemency, criminal defense (f...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Dartesia Ayonna Pitts

    Dartesia Ayonna Pitts

    5.01 review
    55 W. Monroe Street., Suite. 600, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Review: "Dartesia exhibited great professionalism in handling my real estate transaction. She stayed in constant communication throughout the process, returned calls in a timely manner, explained and researched pertinent information for me, and was extreme..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Thomas C. Hallock

    Thomas C. Hallock

    5.01 review
    Hallock Law
    53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1424, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Mr. Hallock is a great attorney. Tom handled my case with sincerity, empathy, and put me at ease throughout the legal process. He kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me great peace of mind. I highly reccomend hiring Mr. Hallock t..."
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    Jeffrey S. Vollen

    Jeffrey S. Vollen

    5.01 review
    Law Office of Jeffrey S. Vollen
    2032 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have known Vollen over 20 odd years and he has done a remarkable job on every case that I've had along with a few family and friends that I recommend him too. They were just as pleased as I was thanks for the great work and if I run into any p..."
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