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    Daniel Lynn Fultz

    Daniel Lynn Fultz

    4.714 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Handles only criminal matters. Nothing too big or too small. Same high level of service to everybody. I'm very happy with him and have used him several times for my son."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Brian Kingston Stevens

    Brian Kingston Stevens

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Over my extensive 29 year, courtroom based career I have handled the gamut of criminal cases, including First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Burglary, Arson, Class X and Super X drug offenses, DUI and many more. My firm has handled over...
    Rating:  8.4
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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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    James R. Doerr

    James R. Doerr

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Chicago Blaze Rugby Football Club - Past President and Vice President.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Andrew Michael Larson

    Andrew Michael Larson

    4.612 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I am a life-long resident of the Quad Cities. I have a full-service law form and am able to assit you in many ares of the law. Please contact me and I will be glad to discuss your case.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Steven Edward Skinner

    Steven Edward Skinner

    5.011 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Zealous and diligent attorney who will fight hard for you.
    Rating:  9.1
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    O. Gbenga Longe

    O. Gbenga Longe

    5.014 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Gbenga Longe brings an excellent record of effective and aggressive representation in the area of Criminal Law. No matter the issue, she will fight for her clients and ensure that their constitutional rights are protected. As a former pro...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael J. Gilmartin

    Michael J. Gilmartin

    4.932 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Debt Collection and more
    Bio: Michael Gilmartin is a trusted advocate and the first call many make when legal representation is needed. Whether in the court room or in the conference room, Michael offers over twelve years of legal experience earned in the trenches as an assist...
    Rating:  9.6
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    James G. Grimaldi

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    James G. Grimaldi

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    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Areas of Practice DUI Felony Charges Misdemeanor Expungements Driver's License Reinstatement Traffic Tickets Bar Admissions National College for DUI Defense - Member National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys - Member Illinois Bar Associat...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jeffrey Billie Douglas Jacobs

    Jeffrey Billie Douglas Jacobs

    5.09 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "Mr. Jacobs worked on two cases for me. In both situations he kept me totally informed and his presentation of the facts and his research were explained to me in laymen's terms. I had strong confidence in his ability to represent my interests in bo..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Bassam S. Abdallah

    Bassam S. Abdallah

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    Bio: Sam Abdallah received his law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, in addition to obtaining his BA in Political Science from Southern Illinois University. His real world experiences and diversified background has been keys to...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Steven W. Hanna

    Steven W. Hanna

    4.427 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Defending client for 26 years in State and Federal Courts. Member of National College for DUI Defense and Graduate of DUI Harvard Session. Certified Field Sobriety Expert. Certified Breath Machine Operator for Datamaster and Intoxillyzer. Advanced...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Alexander Hilding Beck

    Alexander Hilding Beck

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "The best defense atourney around! Won 4 cases for me and i Highly, Highly recommend him. W hat a class act, with a little Columbo style to throw the prosecutionoff! Absolutely the BEST!"
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    Sladjana Vuckovic

    Sladjana Vuckovic

    5.066 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I highly recommend Sladjana! She was professional, courteous and resolved a complicated situation quick and efficiently! Thank you!"
    Rating:  8.8
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    James Henry Waller

    James Henry Waller

    3.810 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: James is a skilled attorney, experienced at arguing cases at both the trial and appellate levels of Illinois and U.S. federal courts. His passions are focused on securing the best possible results for his clients in Illinois and federal criminal c...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Sean Michael O'Brien

    Sean Michael O'Brien

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights
    Review: "In 2014 I found myself urgently needing a criminal attorney. I was referred to O'Brien & Murphy-Aguilú's Law Group. I left a voicemail and Mr. O'Brien called me back within 30 minutes. After a lengthy conversation, I felt at ease. They are easy to..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jeremiah Steven Harter

    Jeremiah Steven Harter

    4.715 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Jeremy S. Harter is a Partner at Harter & Schottland, P.C., a small general practice litigation firm with a big reputation for winning. Mr. Harter is quickly becoming known for his aggressive DUI and criminal defense practice. His relentless pursu...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Robert T Rosenstiel

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    Robert T Rosenstiel

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I represent injured persons and help them put their lives back together at Winstein, Kavensky and Cunningham LLC in Rock Island, IL, Quad Cities, USA. I am licensed in Iowa and Illinois. When I am not practicing law, I play upright bass.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Zedrick Thomas Braden

    Zedrick Thomas Braden

    4.65 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Attorney Zedrick Braden is a third-generation lawyer and is Associate Counsel at Ainsworth & Associates PC, serving individual and commercial clients statewide in non-federal cases, and the Northern District of Illinois, 7th Circuit for all federa...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Michael John Sweeney

    Michael John Sweeney

    5.062 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He literally saved me from a felony. He is a hero in my eyes but more importantly dedicated and serious about his craft, you can tell by the effort and help in which he puts into the case and the small details that can turn the whole case. He real..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Patricia Magana

    Patricia Magana

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Ms. Magana has extensive experience in criminal defense, including traffic, misdemeanor, and felony offenses. Additionally, she represents individuals in formal and informal hearings before the Secretary of State's Office.
    Rating:  9.5
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