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    Jerald Novak

    Jerald Novak

    4.9134 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am Jerry Novak and I opened Jerry Novak Associates to help people deal with the stress and legalities associated with DUI and criminal defense. I provide legal advice and representation for people charged with their first DUI or people who have ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Valeria E. Corral

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed less than a year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Valeria has joined Pissetzky Law after graduating from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Valeria brings the discipline and analytical rigor expected from Pissetzky Law to her representation of clients facing serious criminal charge...
    Rating:  5.5
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    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 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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    Christopher C. Syregelas

    Christopher C. Syregelas

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Attorney with experience from both sides of the courtroom. My experience as a prosecutor has helped prepare me to provide the best legal representation for individuals who have been arrested. I handle all types of criminal ...
    Rating:  10
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    Earl Vergara

    Earl Vergara

    4.9118 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more
    Bio: Earl Vergara takes pride in helping people. In fact, Earl considers helping people that find themselves in trouble to be one of his greatest attributes. If you were to ask any client about Earl Vergara, the first thing they would likely say is tha...
    Rating:  10
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    Kendall D. Hartsfield

    Kendall D. Hartsfield

    4.825 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Attorney Hartsfield was knowledgeable and supportive throughout my entire case. He really fought for me and was able to get my charges dismissed. I'm really grateful that I had a lawyer like him in my corner."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Sara A. Garber

    Sara A. Garber

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Ernest Richard Blomquist

    Ernest Richard Blomquist

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Before choosing a lawyer, I believe it is appropriate for prospective clients to know a little bit more about the counsel they select. I am very proud of my reputation in the legal community, as evidenced by the professional awards and recognition...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven H. Fagan

    Steven H. Fagan

    5.040 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a founding member of the law firm of Fagan, Fagan & Davis. In addition to helping people plan for their future using Wills and Trusts through Estate Planning, I've tried several hundreds of Criminal and DUI...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen M. Komie

    Stephen M. Komie

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Stephen M. Komie is the founder of Komie and Associates and brings more than four decades of litigation experience to his clients. He has represented individuals and businesses in state, federal, and international courts, handling both trial and a...
    Rating:  10
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    Dimitrios Jim Dimeas

    Dimitrios Jim Dimeas

    4.810 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a 26-year veteran litigator with extensive trial experience who works on complex criminal cases. I have the unique distinction of never having lost a case in DuPage County. I have represented clients in cases involving serious state and feder...
    Rating:  9.3
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    James Edward Fabbrini

    James Edward Fabbrini

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Founded in 2006 by James E. Fabbrini, the Fabbrini Law Group LLC has grown to become recognized in Chicago as a firm specializing in criminal defense and personal injury law as well as a wide variety of related litigation. James Fabbrini earned hi...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Joshua Bateman Kutnick

    Joshua Bateman Kutnick

    5.016 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights
    Bio: Josh’s greatest ability is to analyze the strengths and weakness of both sides of a case, and to determine the best path that is in the client’s best interest. His personal style and courtroom acumen have been noted by many clients as his stronges...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Donald N. MacNeil

    Donald N. MacNeil

    5.025 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: The MacNeil Firm is a family of three lawyers, a father and two sons, who are dedicated to providing superior criminal defense and DUI defense in Illinois and Indiana. What sets the MacNeil Firm apart from many other criminal defense lawyers and D...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Daniel Loring Hodgkinson

    Daniel Loring Hodgkinson

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Criminal Defense of Adult Felony, DUI, Misdemeanor, and all Juvenile Delinquency Cases;Including the Defense of Adults and Minors charged with: First Degree Murder;Reckless Homicide and/or DUI (felony and misdemeanor) allegations; All Sex Offense ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Rosa Alexander Eliades

    Rosa Alexander Eliades

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: I am a criminal defense lawyer that has specialized in criminal defense since I graduated law school, over 22 years. I have practiced criminal defense both in Houston, Texas and in the Chicago area, where my main focus is federal law. I attended t...
    Rating:  10
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    Lynn T. Palac

    Lynn T. Palac

    4.311 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Former Prosecutor with more than 15 years experience in working criminal cases including federal crimes, violent crimes, and white collar crimes. Currently focused on Effectively Fighting For You in DUI and Criminal cases. I'm available to work wi...
    Rating:  10
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    Edward J. Austin

    Edward J. Austin

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "A straight shooter, will work the personal relationships on behalf of his client. Strong appearance in the court room commands the attention of states attorney and confidence of the judge to gain the advantage defendant is looking for in a lawyer."
    Rating:  10
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    Peter George O'Connor

    Peter George O'Connor

    5.024 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney and former Army veteran, Peter O'Connor has handled nearly every type of criminal case, leveraging his insight into prosecutorial strategies to effectively defend his clients. Prior to founding his firm, he gained su...
    Rating:  10
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    Omer Jaleel

    Omer Jaleel

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor and Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County, IL, one of the largest prosecutorial offices in the world. As a prosecutor and Assistant State’s Attorney, I earned a reputation for persistence and toughness while having dri...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Paul F. Serkland

    Paul F. Serkland

    5.030 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Paul F. Serkland is an Attorney at The Davis Law Group, P.C. with offices located in Waukegan, Northfield and Chicago. Mr. Serkland is a former prosecutor who provides high-quality, aggressive criminal defense to individuals who have been charged ...
    Rating:  9.9
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