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    Jerry A. Tuffentsamer

    Jerry A. Tuffentsamer

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: The Tuffentsamer Law is committed to providing top-notch legal representation to all of its clients. Personal hands-on attention and communication combined with meticulous preparation paid to every case is what sets the Tuffentsamer Law Firm aside...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Nichole Massarello

    Nichole Massarello

    4.919 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Appeals
    Bio: Nichole Massarello is the Managing Partner and founder of Massarello Law, LLC, where she channels over a decade of criminal defense experience into a dedicated practice for the accused. Since 2022, Nichole has been lauded for her zealous client ad...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Lisa L. Dunn

    Lisa L. Dunn

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. I then attended DePaul University College of Law and earned a Juris Doctor. While in college and law school, I wor...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael D. Froelich

    Michael D. Froelich

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael is a hard working and trustworthy attorney. He cares for his clients. Has constant contact with clients. He will always contact you when you need him. The best!"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Geneva Lynette Penson

    Geneva Lynette Penson

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Geneva helped my son in a legal matter. She performed well in the case which was dismissed... She is a notable attorney that will overcome any obstacles that come her way. She is highly recommended to all my friends, colleagues and to my family..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Lawrence Xavier O'Reilly

    Lawrence Xavier O'Reilly

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: During his 16 years as a prosecutor, Lawrence X. O'Reilly handled many cases that have given him the experience needed to handle everything from traffic cases to first-degree murders. He was also the supervisor of the traffic division that oversaw...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Vincent C. Machroli

    Vincent C. Machroli

    4.820 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Vincent C. Machroli, P.C. is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services, at a reasonable cost. We are engaged in the general practice of law, representing individuals and families. Our goal is to handle your legal ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jason S. Allen

    Jason S. Allen

    5.043 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice
    Review: "I’m a cdl driver who had a ticket that could have ruined my job . I called Jason and he got my ticket dismissed on the fist court date. Jason is a Great guy and he is honest and straight forward ."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Matthew Charles Crowl

    Matthew Charles Crowl

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Corporate and Incorporation, Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Ned C Khan

    Ned C Khan

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: My job is to use all of my skill and knowledge about the legal field to obtain the best possible result for you. I treat each client's case as if it were my own and will strongly advocate for you leaving no stone unturned. I understand that each c...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Shekar Jayaraman

    Shekar Jayaraman

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Attorney Shekar Jayaraman, Esq., LL.M has a multi-faceted background of both public and private sector experience. He is passionate, zealous, and detail oriented. Notably, Attorney Jayaraman was a Judicial Clerk for a United States Magistrate, wit...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kevin P. Malia

    Kevin P. Malia

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kevin Malia is an experienced, aggressive litigator with twenty years of success in advocating for his clients. He has represented clients in numerous jury and bench trials, and successfully litigated countless contested motions . Kevin is a fight...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jacqueline Marie Aldrich

    Jacqueline Marie Aldrich

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Aldrich and Siedlarz Law firm and its associates offer impeccable and professional service. Jacqueline, Jennifer, and Marlene have been providing and advocating me and my family with absolutely nothing but the best performance. I strongly encourag..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Benjamin Martinez

    Benjamin Martinez

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My goal as a trial attorney is to offer my clients the best legal representation at a reasonable price. I have tried hundreds of cases and have had excellent success. I pride myself in placing my client's best interest above all else.
    Rating:  7.4
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    John T. Moran

    John T. Moran

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: I worked in law school for a US Congressman and gained both friends and insight into Washington politics. I was an investigator for the National Comm'n on the Causes and Prevention of Violence studying the causes and consequences of the events of ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Paul B. Wharton

    Paul B. Wharton

    5.025 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Client Rating 5 Stars !!! I have been a Trial Lawyer for more than 40 years and have tried more than 150 cases to a Jury Verdict and handled hundreds of others. The most important thing that I ALWAYS do my BEST to NEVER FORGET is that although I m...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Peter C. Beard

    Peter C. Beard

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Born in Springfield, Illinois, February 19, 1969. Peter grew up there and went to Springfield High School. Peter’s family roots are deep in Springfield and central Illinois, a heritage that includes a longstanding presence in the legal community. ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Deborah Sue Kimelman

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    Deborah Sue Kimelman

    5.036 reviews
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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more
    Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.
    Rating:  6.7
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    David Scott Olshansky

    David Scott Olshansky

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Giovannini & Olshansky is an established litigation law firm located in Chicago, Illinois. For almost 40 years, we have dedicated our practice exclusively to criminal defense. Our attorneys have defended against almost every type of crime. We have...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Mary Lu Cole

    Mary Lu Cole

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Mary Cole is a Gurnee, Illinois based criminal defense attorney. She has years of experience handling many issues in criminal law including DUIs, drug possession, murder, theft and more. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, she wa...
    Rating:  8.5
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