• Find a Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Attorney

    • Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyers

    This is page 25 for criminal defense attorneys in Illinois. Compare 3,378 criminal defense lawyers near you. Gain insight from reviews to make a well-informed decision, and get in touch with them directly.

    Narrow Results by City

    Aurora Barrington Hills Bedford Park Belleville Chicago Decatur Des Plaines Downers Grove Elgin Hoffman Estates Joliet Kildeer Naperville Norridge Oak Lawn Peoria Rockford Schaumburg Springfield Waukegan
     

    See more cities See less cities

    Algonquin Arlington Heights Bartlett Berwyn Bloomington Bolingbrook Calumet Park Champaign Chicago Heights Cicero Crystal Lake Danville East Saint Louis Evanston Glendale Heights Glenview Green Oaks Hainesville Harwood Heights Lake Barrington Lockport Lombard Long Grove Melrose Park Mettawa Mount Prospect Oak Park Orland Hills Orland Park Palatine Quincy Saint Charles Sauk Village Skokie Tinley Park Wheaton
    Illinois lawyers by city: See all cities and counties
    Sort by:
    Best Match

    Illinois Has 3378 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16765 Reviews

    Joel Phillip Murphy

    Joel Phillip Murphy

    4.710 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Joel received his B.A. from Southern Illinois University while majoring in the Administration of Justice and with double minors in Spanish and Zoology. Joel also earned his Juris Doctorate at the Southern Illinois University School of Law. While i...
    Rating:  8.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Robert Allan Fisher

    Robert Allan Fisher

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Other attorneys said i needed to take a deal that was ending up with time. Down to 30 months. He informed me what trial would cost and due to officer statements and other statements forced out of a witness in writing most likely not being able to ..."
    Rating:  9.4
    Save
    View Profile

    Ad

    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois

    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.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Let us know
    how we're doing!

    We'd like to hear from you!

    This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

    START THE SURVEY

    Criminal Defense

    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.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Joseph Cervantez

    Joseph Cervantez

    4.47 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Government and more
    Bio: Joseph A. Cervantez is a Graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law. Joseph had the privilege of beginning his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office where he gained valuable court ...
    Rating:  7.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Michael D. Froelich

    Michael D. Froelich

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael is a hard working and trustworthy attorney. He cares for his clients. Has constant contact with clients. He will always contact you when you need him. The best!"
    Rating:  7.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Geneva Lynette Penson

    Geneva Lynette Penson

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Geneva helped my son in a legal matter. She performed well in the case which was dismissed... She is a notable attorney that will overcome any obstacles that come her way. She is highly recommended to all my friends, colleagues and to my family..."
    Rating:  7.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Lawrence Xavier O'Reilly

    Lawrence Xavier O'Reilly

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: During his 16 years as a prosecutor, Lawrence X. O'Reilly handled many cases that have given him the experience needed to handle everything from traffic cases to first-degree murders. He was also the supervisor of the traffic division that oversaw...
    Rating:  7.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Jonathan P. Erickson

    Jonathan P. Erickson

    4.944 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Jon Erickson, known formally as Jonathan Parker Erickson, is a Decatur native and attended Decatur public schools through 12th grade. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991 and completed his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Scien...
    Rating:  9.1
    Save
    View Profile
    Matthew Charles Crowl

    Matthew Charles Crowl

    Not yet reviewedReview Matthew
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Corporate and Incorporation, Litigation, Criminal Defense
    View Profile
    Kevin P. Malia

    Kevin P. Malia

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kevin Malia is an experienced, aggressive litigator with twenty years of success in advocating for his clients. He has represented clients in numerous jury and bench trials, and successfully litigated countless contested motions . Kevin is a fight...
    Rating:  7.3
    Save
    View Profile
    J. Brick Vandersnick

    J. Brick Vandersnick

    4.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: J. Brick Van Der Snick is the principal of the Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., in St. Charles and Sycamore, Illinois. His practice concentrates in the criminal defense of Traffic and Criminal cases with an emphasis on Traffic and Driving Under the I...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Benjamin Martinez

    Benjamin Martinez

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My goal as a trial attorney is to offer my clients the best legal representation at a reasonable price. I have tried hundreds of cases and have had excellent success. I pride myself in placing my client's best interest above all else.
    Rating:  7.4
    Save
    View Profile
    John T. Moran

    John T. Moran

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: I worked in law school for a US Congressman and gained both friends and insight into Washington politics. I was an investigator for the National Comm'n on the Causes and Prevention of Violence studying the causes and consequences of the events of ...
    Rating:  8.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Deborah Sue Kimelman

    PRO

    Deborah Sue Kimelman

    5.036 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Attention
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more
    Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.
    Rating:  6.7
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Deborah Sue Kimelman's Website
    David Scott Olshansky

    David Scott Olshansky

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Giovannini & Olshansky is an established litigation law firm located in Chicago, Illinois. For almost 40 years, we have dedicated our practice exclusively to criminal defense. Our attorneys have defended against almost every type of crime. We have...
    Rating:  7.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Arthur Joseph Porto

    Arthur Joseph Porto

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate
    Bio: Mr. Porto is a Chicago native and received his undergraduate degree from DePaul University. After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps he began his legal education at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego California. Mr. Porto was pro...
    Rating:  7.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Eryk Wachnik

    Eryk Wachnik

    5.06 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Eryk Wachnik is the founder of Wachnik Law LLC and has been practicing law for over 10 years. Eryk concentrates his practice in the areas of traffic and DUI defense, criminal defense, personal injury and real estate transactions. ​Prior to startin...
    Rating:  6.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Jeffrey Ryan Brown

    Jeffrey Ryan Brown

    4.17 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jeff Brown is an experienced trial lawyer. Due to his extensive jury trial experience, he has a broad and deep knowledge of the Illinois legal system. You can trust his advice and make informed decisions that are right for you.
    Rating:  9.0
    Save
    View Profile
    Timijanel Boyd Odom

    Timijanel Boyd Odom

    4.86 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family
    Bio: Experience, Quality, Affordable I have been licensed to practice law for 30 years. After graduating from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1989, I worked with Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago handling Landlord/tenant, Eviction, Disability A...
    Rating:  7.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Michael Steven Fritz

    Michael Steven Fritz

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have spent a majority of my legal career in the courtroom as a litigator. Before becoming partner at Hall, Rustom & Fritz, I was fortunate enough to work as an associate for various attorneys in all fields of law which allowed my the opportunity...
    Rating:  8.1
    Save
    View Profile
    William Karl Gullberg

    William Karl Gullberg

    4.52 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Debt Collection
    Bio: I am an avid bicyclist. This year I did the Ragbrai, approx. 436 miles accross the State of Iowa, and I plan on doing it again this year. I endeavor to serve the public as the President of the village where I live, as President of the Henderson Co...
    Rating:  9.1
    Save
    View Profile
    DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

    See all practice areas
    × Filter & Sort
    Sort by Fees and Rates
    Filter By

    Choose one filter option below.

    Also speaks Also practice in
    Reset