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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Recipient of AVVO’s “2019 CLIENT’S CHOICE AWARD” Attorney Cheryl R. Whitley has over ten years of law enforcement experience. She has served as a police officer; special operations officer; police detective and narcotics investigator. This profess...

Rating: 7.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Transportation

Review: "Easily the best lawyer in Will County for any of your traffic related needs. If you’re serious about protecting your driving record, even from speeding tickets, you must see Terry. Terry is not going to sugar coat it, or run the bill up on you. If..."

Rating: 6.9

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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.

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Review: "David is a great upfront atty as he told me like it is. I wanted to pursue a difficult Order of Protection and he straight up said he doesn't take peoples money if he doesn't see a good outcome for a client. I asked him to please try and he did. O..."

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was referrred to Mike by a family friend, he came highly recommended and after our first meeting I knew why. He didn’t provide any false hope, he just stuck with the cases as they meandered through the court system keeping us informed all the w..."

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Review: "Addam was very personable and caring. He gave me great suggestions based on his experiences and he never pushed me into making any decisions I was uncomfortable with. I was worried that the legal process would be long, but Addam was extremely resp..."

Rating: 6.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning

Bio: John Schwulst is a seasoned litigator, having tried cases from Antitrust to Zoning over the years. Of particular note are seven Murder trials, numerous Child Custody trials and many civil trials in Contract, Property, Leasehold and Estate proceedi...

Rating: 7.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: It is a humbling privilege to guide someone through our legal systems. I take great pride in our service to our clients. I also value civic engagment. Before joining Strellis Firm, I volunteered as a Mock Trial Coach. I created this website for my...

Rating: 7.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for over 15 years in both State and Federal Courts. I am licensed in Illinois (IL), South Dakota (SD) and California (CA) and before the US District Court for Northern Illinois, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and t...

Rating: 6.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Henry B. Samuels has an outstanding reputation as knowledgeable, experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney producing positive outcomes for his clients. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Samuels is one of Chicago’s top criminal defense ...

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Bio: With over twenty (20) years of criminal courtroom experience, attorney William Margolin, started his career as an assistant state’s attorney prosecuting all types of cases ranging from charges of driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs to vio...

Rating: 6.8

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

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

Bio: At The Law Office of Philip R. Nathe, our criminal defense attorney brings exceptional experience to the aid of our clients. Attorney Philip Nathe began in the DuPage County criminal courts as courtroom clerk more than three decades ago. Attorney ...

Rating: 7.1

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Kevin is truly a very knowledgeable attorney. He does not mince words -- he will tell you the truth (whether it is good or bad news) as he has worked both the prosecution and defense of many cases. And when you call -- you will always get a call b..."

Rating: 7.0

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more

Bio: I have been with Johnston Law Offices, P.C. for almost 20 years as both a law clerk, associate attorney, and now partner. My practice specializes in personal injury, criminal defense and workers' compensation law.

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

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Rating: 7.2

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I needed expert help for my son who had serious felony charges filed against him that were unfair (really) but complicated. Dan used his knowledge of the law, as well as familiarity with every prosecutor/judge/lawyer and the system in Waukegan, to..."

Rating: 6.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am an advocate and guide for people facing the criminal legal system in Chicagoland. I am a founder and partner at Vanguard Advocates, LLP, a law practice focused on people and problem-solving. Vanguard Advocates, LLP is driven by a mission to p...

Rating: 6.9

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Review: "My Personal Experience Working with Four Divorce Lawyers After two years of navigating my divorce, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a lawyer the “right fit.” I hope my experience helps others starting this process. In the beginning, I didn’t kn..."

Rating: 7.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: 27 years experience is the defense of serious criminal cases such as: 1st Degree Murder Attempted 1st Degree Murder Arson Conspiracy to Manufacture Controlled Substance Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substance Sexual Assualt Child Pornography...

Rating: 7.5

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Fenner is a partner at the law firm of Giovannini Olshansky.Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1977, Mr. Fenner was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2005 and joined the Federal General Bar for the Northern District of Illinois in 2006.Mr. Fenne...

Rating: 7.7

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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Review: "I had hired Mr. Freiman for a dui case. I was offered many offers but Brian didn't stop fighting for me until we got an offer that was fair. He was even ready for a trial if it had to come to that point. Brian Freiman will fight for you every step..."

Rating: 7.7

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