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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: David Kaleel has earned a reputation for fighting for the little guy. His energetic law firm is able to assist you in matters pertaining to Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, Criminal Law / DUI and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The heart of their pra...

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Residential Real Estate, Family

Review: "This woman is amazing. She is honest, upfront about what you will get and wont get. Plays her cards very creative. We love her. We owe everything we have to her. Christine! We will never forget you!"

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois

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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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 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim ...

Rating: 7.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Recipient of AVVO’s “2019 CLIENT’S CHOICE AWARD” Attorney Cheryl R. Whitley has over ten years of law enforcement experience. She has served as a police officer; special operations officer; police detective and narcotics investigator. This profess...

Rating: 7.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Transportation

Review: "Easily the best lawyer in Will County for any of your traffic related needs. If you’re serious about protecting your driving record, even from speeding tickets, you must see Terry. Terry is not going to sugar coat it, or run the bill up on you. If..."

Rating: 6.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Review: "David is a great upfront atty as he told me like it is. I wanted to pursue a difficult Order of Protection and he straight up said he doesn't take peoples money if he doesn't see a good outcome for a client. I asked him to please try and he did. O..."

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was referrred to Mike by a family friend, he came highly recommended and after our first meeting I knew why. He didn’t provide any false hope, he just stuck with the cases as they meandered through the court system keeping us informed all the w..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

Bio: J. Brick Van Der Snick is the principal of the Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., in St. Charles and Sycamore, Illinois. His practice concentrates in the criminal defense of Traffic and Criminal cases with an emphasis on Traffic and Driving Under the I...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Review: "Addam was very personable and caring. He gave me great suggestions based on his experiences and he never pushed me into making any decisions I was uncomfortable with. I was worried that the legal process would be long, but Addam was extremely resp..."

Rating: 6.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

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

Bio: I am an advocate and guide for people facing the criminal legal system in Chicagoland. I am a founder and partner at Vanguard Advocates, LLP, a law practice focused on people and problem-solving. Vanguard Advocates, LLP is driven by a mission to p...

Rating: 6.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for over 15 years in both State and Federal Courts. I am licensed in Illinois (IL), South Dakota (SD) and California (CA) and before the US District Court for Northern Illinois, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and t...

Rating: 6.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Bio: With over twenty (20) years of criminal courtroom experience, attorney William Margolin, started his career as an assistant state’s attorney prosecuting all types of cases ranging from charges of driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs to vio...

Rating: 6.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: David Lewarchik represents clients on appeal in the Illinois Appellate Court, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the federal courts of appeals. His practice concentrates on criminal and civil appeals, post-conviction petitions, and habeas corpus cases.

Rating: 7.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Bio: At The Law Office of Philip R. Nathe, our criminal defense attorney brings exceptional experience to the aid of our clients. Attorney Philip Nathe began in the DuPage County criminal courts as courtroom clerk more than three decades ago. Attorney ...

Rating: 7.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Attorney Reem H. Odeh is a dedicated litigation attorney who concentrates in a range of law areas including immigration, personal injury, criminal defense, family, medical malpractice, social security, commercial, bankruptcy, and disability law. T...

Rating: 9.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Kevin is truly a very knowledgeable attorney. He does not mince words -- he will tell you the truth (whether it is good or bad news) as he has worked both the prosecution and defense of many cases. And when you call -- you will always get a call b..."

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more

Bio: I have been with Johnston Law Offices, P.C. for almost 20 years as both a law clerk, associate attorney, and now partner. My practice specializes in personal injury, criminal defense and workers' compensation law.

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Recognized by clients throughout DuPage County and nationally for our commitment to resolving legal issues efficiently and at a reasonable price. Call today.

Rating: 7.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I got very lucky finding such an amazing attorney to represent me in my divorce. She was kind and understanding in my time of need and would recommend her to anyone who is in need of any kind of counsel."

Rating: 8.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: When we represent clients who have suffered serious personal injury or whose family members have suffered a wrongful death due to the negligent or intentional actions of another, our goal is to obtain justice and the resources our clients need to ...

Rating: 9.0

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