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    Robert Vladimir Deters

    Robert Vladimir Deters

    4.19 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "My wife was charged with DUI, after contacting another attorney and telling her all the facts, she suggested we contact Rob. We could ot be happier with his professionalism and they way he handled our case. He was there for every question my wife ..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Thomas C. Brandstrader

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    Thomas C. Brandstrader

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Specializing in Appeals and Post Convictions in Illinois and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  9.4
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    John Aaron Singer

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    John Aaron Singer

    4.36 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I just finished a four day divorce trial with John. I'd consulted with many attorneys and had a previous attorney. John took on my case and essentially inherited a crazy, messy case smack dab in the middle. The opposing side had 9 4 inch binders o..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Stephon L. Wilson

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    Stephon L. Wilson

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    I've handled hundreds of Cook County Criminal & DUI cases.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Steven David Armamentos

    Steven David Armamentos

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: For approximately the last 25 years, I have participated in the DuPage County Bar Association's annual fundraiser to benefit Legal Aid known as Judges' Nite in a variety of capacities, primarily as a guitarist for The Judges' Nite Band, as well as...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Brian Richard Erwin

    Brian Richard Erwin

    4.225 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Brian R. Erwin is a highly regarded and skilled criminal defense attorney with over 12 years of top level criminal trial experience. As a former State prosecutor he was well known for his analytical style and methodical preparation which he now de...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Ava Monique George Stewart

    Ava Monique George Stewart

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Ava was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive during the course of my case. She kept me informed of all possible options and pitfalls. She was also outstanding in the courtroom. I would recommend her highly."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Melanie K. Fairman

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    Melanie K. Fairman

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Bio: Melanie K. Fairman practices in all areas of personal injury law on behalf of plaintiffs, with an emphasis on medical malpractice, products liability, vehicular collisions and general negligence. One hundred percent of her practice is devoted to l...
    Rating:  8.7
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    James Samuel Worley

    James Samuel Worley

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Thomas Gerard Cosgrove

    Thomas Gerard Cosgrove

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: From a legal standpoint, I have done it all. Starting as a Chicago Police Officer in the Cabrini Green Housing Project and ending up here, at the Cosgrove Law Firm LLC, I have an unmatchable range of experience. As a Cook County prosecutor, I gain...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Raymond M. Flavin

    Raymond M. Flavin

    5.023 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For more than 30 years I have handled DUI cases and domestic battery cases, I have appeared in Federal Court, State Appellate Court and have presided at local Arbitration Hearings. I handle criminal charges from retail theft to murder. I happily t...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Neil G. Patel

    Neil G. Patel

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: One of the hardest things a client faces when dealing with a case is the fear they feel at having to deal with what could be a life-altering crisis. As a veteran of both criminal and civil court, I understand how to deliver the best results while ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Eric John Blatti

    Eric John Blatti

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Eric J. Blatti was born in the Joliet area and has since remained closely connected with the local community. After graduating from Joliet Township High School, he received his Associate’s Degree in Arts from Joliet Junior College. He continued hi...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Peggy Denise Gerkin

    Peggy Denise Gerkin

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: When Peggy Gerkin graduated with her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University, she took a year off to work. It is while working for a well-known worker’s compensation lawyer in Peoria that she decided she wanted to be a trial attorney. ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Eric William Arnquist

    Eric William Arnquist

    4.822 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Mr. Arnquist is an experienced courtroom litigator who understands what it takes to win your case. Whether you need representation for an issue related to child support, a complicated divorce case, or a contested custody dispute, Mr. Arnquist will...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephanie Ann Buck

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    Stephanie Ann Buck

    5.010 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Ramon A. Moore

    Ramon A. Moore

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Pierina Juliana Infelise

    Pierina Juliana Infelise

    5.029 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Pierina "Rina" Infelise was a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney prosecuting criminals on counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery, armed robbery, aggravated DUI, and more. Ms. Infelise also has extensive experience working with victims ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher Gene Leasor

    Christopher Gene Leasor

    5.013 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I was born in Carbondale, IL, but grew up in a small town in southwestern Wyoming. After attending the University of Wyoming, I returned to Illinois for law school at the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, where I graduated in 2004. Since gr...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Dustin Edward Smith

    Dustin Edward Smith

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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