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Chicago Has 1541 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6732 Reviews

Law Office of Melissa Smejkal
1328 W 18th Street, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Bio: Attorney Mellisa Smejkal is a leading criminal defense lawyer based in Chicago. She has been practicing law since 1998 and opened her current law firm in 2005. The firm largely serves clients in Cook County and the surrounding areas. Its specialty...

Rating: 8.3

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Law Offices of J. Samuel Worley, LLC
3535 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Bio: Attorney J. Samuel Worley has over ten years experience prosecuting and defending child support, traffic, DUI, and criminal cases on the misdemeanor and felony levels, both as a private criminal defense and family law attorney and a former Cook Co...

Rating: 8.8

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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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Driver Defense Team
53 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1401, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Driver Defense Team: The Law Firm For Drivers

Rating: 7.9

Call for a FREE consultation(888) 663-9003

Ciesielski, Soukaras, and Crozier Law, LLC
1115 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Peter M. Ciesielski is a Founding and Managing Partner at Ciesielski, Soukaras, & Crozier Law, LLC, as well as Attorney and Managing Partner of Just Results Law Group in Chicago. He and his firms practice Personal Injury, Criminal Defense (all fel...

Rating: 8.2

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G&S DUI Attorneys at Law
33 N Dearborn St #1950, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and more

Bio: Dustin began his legal career as a prosector with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his career as a prosecutor, Dustin has worked on all aspects of felony cases including grand jury indictments, bond hearin...

Rating: 8.3

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Law Office of Andrew Gable
53 W. Jackson, Suite 863, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Mr. Gable has successfully represented people charged with or investigated for murprder, attempted murder, predatory criminal sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual abuse, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, felon in possession of a firear...

Rating: 8.1

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The Law Offices of Carlos H. Davalos
2923 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 911, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: At The Law Offices of Carlos H. Davalos we concentrate in providing clients with aggressive representation in Felony, Criminal, DUI, and Major Traffic cases. Mr. Davalos's work is recognized nationally and locally as exceptional in the area of Cri...

Rating: 9.9

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Kulwin, Masciopinto & Kulwin, LLP
161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Review: "Mr. Masciopinto is exceptional attorney. I've needed and utilized his services a number of times from minor dealings to very serious personal injury and criminal cases. He's extremely intelligent, knowledgeable and knows the law very well. I would..."

Rating: 10

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Law Office of Ramon A. Moore
Willoughby Tower, 8 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime and more

Bio: Over a decade of experience as a prosecutor having handled every type of criminal case including first degree murder, attempt first degree murder, sexual assualt, weapons offenses, narcotics, and more. Let my experience, honesty and hard work figh...

Rating: 9.0

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Law Office of Clyde Guilamo
1 East Erie St., Suite 525-4591, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Clyde Guilamo is a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois. The Law Office of Clyde Guilamo, LLC. handles juvenile, criminal, and order of protection cases.

Rating: 10

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Buttitta Law Group, LLC
** By Appointment Only **, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

Bio: A founding member and managing partner of Buttitta Law Group, LLC, Dominic heads the litigation practice, handling both criminal and civil cases. Dominic started his legal career in 2008 as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State’s ...

Rating: 9.5

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161 N. Clark St, Ste 1662, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate and more

Bio: Jeff graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. He earned his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago Illinois. Jeff left college before completing his undergraduate degree, ...

Rating: 10

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Tobin Petkus & Muñoz, L.L.C.
Suite 1950 Three First National Plaza, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

Review: "He is an exceptional attorney. He knows what he is doing. Great service. Very good at what he does."

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(312) 967-2174

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Kostopoulos Law Group
125 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 300 A, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Review: "I had a different attorney before I hired Kostopoulos Law Group, I wasn't confident I had a chance winning my case. I went in to get a second opinion and Gus and his team instantly put my worries at ease. I hired them on the spot. They were very r..."

Rating: 8.3

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Herschel Rush Attorney At Law
223 W Jackson Blvd #200, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Rush is an excellent attorney. I should know, as I have experienced my fair share in the past and most were awful (no shows, etc.). However, Mr. Rush is not like other attorneys. Not only did he answer all of my phone calls (some even past 11p..."

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Langone Law
17 N. Wabash, Ste. 500, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Consumer Protection and more

Bio: Christopher Langone has over 25 years experience in employment law. In addition he is a committed consumer advocate, zealous criminal defense lawyer, and Adjunct Professor at Oakton Community College. FREE CONSULTATION if you mention you were refe...

Rating: 9.8

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Law Office of Alana M. De Leon
1021 W. Adams Street, Suite 221, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more

Review: "Alana went above & beyond for my case. She was always two steps ahead of the detectives and the state. Extremely professional and knowledgeable attorney. This is the second time I hired her and I am so grateful I did. Thank you Alana."

Rating: 8.3

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Scott Levy Attorney At Law
1340 W 18th St, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney Levy helped me get the maximum amount for my auto accident injuries. I highly recommend him for personal injury cases!"

Rating: 6.9

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Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kent, P.C.
33 N. Dearborn, Suite 1950, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I hired JEFFERY KENT to represent my son, when he was wrongfully arrested on a gun charge. I found MR.KENT on the internet when I was searching for a lawyer. Jeff is a very experienced crimial attorney.He knowns the law and is very knowledgeable i..."

Rating: 8.3

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GLS Litigation Services, LLC
159 Sangamon St, Suite 319, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: Gloria Lynn Smith was raised as a “little soldier” in a military family, attending eight different schools across her childhood. This foundation instilled in her a sense of discipline, resilience, and adaptability—qualities that would later shape ...

Rating: 8.5

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