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    Joel James Degrazia

    Joel James Degrazia

    4.915 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: my goal is to treat each client honestly and experience as a prosecutor for 10 years allowed me to develop my trial skills,so that im very comfortable at trial situations.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Joseph Venditti

    Joseph Venditti

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I had a minor incident with a “peace officer” where I walked away with questions as to what the law enforcement officer was allowed to do under the law. Attorney Venditti advised me of my rights in an easy to understand manner and also indicated w..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jeffry T. Mandell

    Jeffry T. Mandell

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Attorney Jeffry Mandell has been practicing Criminal Defense and Real Estate law in the Chicagoland area for over 35 years. His knowledge of the law, years of experience and dedication to hard work is a great benefit to all his clients. Mr. Mandel...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Sussethe Renteria

    Sussethe Renteria

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Expungement
    Review: "Sussethe Renteria is the best lawyer in all Illinois she is reasonable, understanding and I highly recommend her she is an amazing lawyer"
    Rating:  5.9
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    Michael F. Clancy

    Michael F. Clancy

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Clancy is a great lawyer he beats all my cases with flying colors. highly highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Steven B. Skelton

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    Steven B. Skelton

    1.01 review
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Todd Brandt McCartney

    Todd Brandt McCartney

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Todd McCartney, founder of McCartney Law Group, LLC, has been a dedicated attorney for nearly 35 years, focusing extensively in DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. A native of Chicago’s western suburbs, Mr. McCartney graduated from G...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Dawn Projansky Lavin

    Dawn Projansky Lavin

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Dawn is excellent and she took my case to a very personal level. She not only handled my case but since resolved she has followed up with me insuring things were going the way they should be. Even went as far as helping me straighten a few things ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Nicholas John Lagattuta

    Nicholas John Lagattuta

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Lagatutta was hired to handle a matter for a friend, based upon my recommendation. The client contacted me to express his appreciation because he was impressed by Mr. Lagatutta's professionalism, ethics and ability to resolve the case swiftly...."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael F Carroll

    Michael F Carroll

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Sole practitioner at The Law Offices of Michael F. Carroll, with offices in Orland Park, IL. Previously partner in the Orland Park law firm of Carroll & Truesdale, P.C. Past (2007-2008) President of the Southwest Bar Association. Member of the Wil...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Joseph Richard Barbaro

    Joseph Richard Barbaro

    4.25 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I am in Idaho but I needed an attorney in Illinois to represent me in the sale of a commercil building. Joe Barbaro was recommended by my realtor and I'm so glad. He did a great job on the sale of the building. In the midst of that ransaction, my ..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Eric Steven Reyes

    Eric Steven Reyes

    4.117 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration
    Review: "Eric did a great job helping my mom fight an accident ticket she did not deserve. He was able to get it dismissed for her. Thank you again Eric."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Jorge Luis Montes

    Jorge Luis Montes

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Review: "I contacted Attorney Montes for help with a clemency petition. He immediately called me and offered to meet with me to review my case. He was a great person and listened intently to all of my concerns regarding my petition. He has since utilized a..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jason Philip Ramos

    Jason Philip Ramos

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Jason is a dedicated Defense attorney for DUI, traffic and criminal cases. Jason has taken the NTSA Field Sobriety Testing Course. This is the same course in that police officers receive their training, so he knows what they are supposed and not s...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Christina Rein

    Christina Rein

    5.011 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Bio: Family law and criminal defense attorney serving McHenry, Lake, Kane and Cook counties.
    Rating:  6.9
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    Byron N. Sloan

    Byron N. Sloan

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Professional, knowledgeable, experienced winning attorney. Byron Sloan handled my case with superlative skill. Highly recommended. "
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    William Michael Traynor

    William Michael Traynor

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "I made a very bad choice to drive after a couple drinks and ended up getting a DUI. It was a horrible experience and was faced with some pretty difficult consequences. I found Bill Traynor through a friend and he went to work vigorously defendin..."
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    Gran M McKerlie

    Gran M McKerlie

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Growing up with a single mother in a low income area Gran McKerlie takes pride in assisting local underprivileged persons in need of legal help. While in law school, Gran interned as an Illinois Supreme Court 711 licensee at the Kane County Public...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jawayria Zarreen Kalimullah

    Jawayria Zarreen Kalimullah

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation
    Review: "What a wonderful job Jawayria accomplished for me. She is extremely detail oriented, diligently earnest and will keep obtaining information to ensure she has learned everything there is to know about your case. She worked tirelessly and at the mos..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Austin Scott Davies

    Austin Scott Davies

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Midwest Legal Care serves clients all across northern Illinois, including Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, DeKalb, McHenry, and Kane counties.At Midwest Legal Care, we believe the first role of attorney is that of counselor. Midwest Legal Care is ded...
    Rating:  8.3
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