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    Melanie Susanne Fialkowski

    Melanie Susanne Fialkowski

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have been an attorney for just over twenty years, all spent practicing criminal law. The first thirteen years of my career were spent as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. During my years as a prosecutor,...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Sarah Jeanette Gelsomino

    Sarah Jeanette Gelsomino

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Rating:  7.5
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    Matthew Aaron Katz

    Matthew Aaron Katz

    3.17 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Matthew A. Katz, Esq., MSW, MBA, grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and has spent his career helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions with clarity and care. He earned his first degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Michael Robert Epton

    Michael Robert Epton

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Licensing and more
    Review: "I was blown away from Michael's performance from day 1. He is THE go to guy when it comes to DUI. I work with lawyers on a daily basis in my field of work- which includes corporate, litegation, to technology. I knew no one in area of criminal defe..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Emily Haus Stone

    Emily Haus Stone

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Communications and Media
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    Louis Aaron Berns

    Louis Aaron Berns

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Domestic Violence, General Practice, Car Accident and more
    Review: "I am writing this review for Mr. Berns. Mr Berns is an excellent attorney and I recommend that if you have a criminal case that he be hired. Mr Burns was always available and showed a ton of passion for me and my cases . No other attorney coul..."
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    Marvin Leavitt

    Marvin Leavitt

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family and more
    Review: "Marvin is the most superior attorney you can have to represent you. The combination of his experience and unsurpassable knowledge made his representation second to none in my high profile/high net worth support and custody case. Marvin carries wit..."
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    Joseph Gerard Howard

    Joseph Gerard Howard

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Howard and his associate, Mr. Mergenthaler were patient, kind, and understanding even though my case had to do with my dog. Before I found Mr. Howard's law firm through a friend of a friend, I had called other attorneys who were not interested..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Joyce B. Bartizal

    Joyce B. Bartizal

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: I enjoy helping people nagivate the legal system - whether when buying a new home or facing a court case. When I am not working, I enjoy travel and scuba.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Terry Allen Ekl

    Terry Allen Ekl

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Jane M. Lawinger

    Jane M. Lawinger

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "My experience was very good. She won my case and she was always willing to help me understand the steps of the divorce and what to expect next."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Ray Wesley

    Michael Ray Wesley

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident and more
    Review: "Wow, we couldn't of asked for a better lawyer. He went in being aggressive and got things done. We are very pleased and recommend him to everyone. He was recommended to us by a friend, who also won his case as well. Thank you so much."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Gretchen Vetter Scavo

    Gretchen Vetter Scavo

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Defective and Dangerous Products, Antitrust and Trade Law, Litigation and more
    Review: "Gretchen Scavo represents excellence, dedication, trust and intelligence in their truest forms. She comes highly recommended. "
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    Harry Charles Smith

    Harry Charles Smith

    3.410 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, State, Local, and Municipal Law
    Review: "Harry knows how to get the job done!!! I would recommend Harry to anyone who wants the painful process of a divorce to be handled with class."
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    Donna S. Polinske

    Donna S. Polinske

    4.58 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I have been licensed since 1991, and have worked in various fields, including Federal section 1983 actions and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Counselor's Office. For the past 14 years I have specialized in Family Law. I am married with 3...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Brendan P Harris

    Brendan P Harris

    2.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: A graduate of the Loyola University Chicago School of Law (with certificates in trial advocacy and child and family law), Attorney Harris was admitted to practice in the state of Illinois in 2006, as well as the United States District Court for th...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Michael Thomas Byrne

    Michael Thomas Byrne

    3.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mike Byrne is highly experienced, personable and competitive with over 25 years of experience trying hundreds of criminal and traffic cases. Mike began as a public defender and quickly rose to the elite murder task force prior to entering private ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Brian C. Papo

    Brian C. Papo

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "We hired Brian to help with our son's mistake. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He guided us through everything we needed to know and alleviated our fears. His communication was excellent and he got us a result we think was more than fair. We wo..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jerome Allen Zienty

    Jerome Allen Zienty

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Corporate and Incorporation, Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor and more
    Review: "Attorney Jerome Zienty has represented me in a number of areas of expertise. One dealing with a construction company that was shady and handled all final paperwork and made sure all waivers of lien were proper, before final payment was made. Also..."
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    Louis Edward Gasperec

    Louis Edward Gasperec

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Land Use and Zoning, Landlord or Tenant
    Review: "I recently needed Attorney Gasperec's assistance with some legal troubles and was pleased with his attentive services. First, he was honest and fair about expectations while striving for the best outcome. Further, he promptly returned my telepho..."
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