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Chicago, IL Violent crime lawyers

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Edward Johnson
5.0 stars 54 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2013
He was nominated to Superlawyers.com 2017 & 2016 and was named one of the “Top 10” Criminal Defense Lawyer under 40 in Illinois by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2014-2017 because of his success in his cases and his drive to...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
Michael Schmiege
5.0 stars 39 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2005
Michael Schmiege is the leading lawyer at the Chicago criminal defense firm, the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege. Attorney Schmiege was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ Editions of 2009-2013; recognition that only 2.5%...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
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Steven Fagan
5.0 stars 39 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1998
Criminal, DUI or traffic case in Cook, Lake or DuPage county? Call the best - Fagan, Fagan & Davis.
Practice areas: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Call (847) 380-5781 Message Website
Call (847) 380-5781 Message Website
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Andrew Weisberg
5.0 stars 36 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1996
Experienced, Aggressive and Compassionate Criminal Defense Lawyer. Former prosecutor! Free Consult.
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
Call (773) 830-4702 Message Website
Call (773) 830-4702 Message Website
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Moe Ahmad
5.0 stars 31 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2008
Ahmad Law Firm represents clients charged with Felony's, Misdemeanor's, DUI's and Traffic offenses.
Practice areas: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
Call (847) 457-0616 Message Website
Call (847) 457-0616 Message Website
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Nenye Uche
5.0 stars 22 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2007
A former prosecutor & successful Chicago area criminal/DUI defense attorney. FREE CONSULTATION!
Practice areas: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
Call (312) 626-7899 Message Website
Call (312) 626-7899 Message Website
Salim Sheikh
5.0 stars 116 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2009
Chicago Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients. "I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomi...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, State, Local And Municipal Law
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Gal Pissetzky
5.0 stars 18 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2000
Trusted, Powerful, Aggressive, and Well Respected. Representing clients in Complex Criminal Cases.
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime, Criminal Defense
Fixed-fee services: 15-minute Criminal Defense advice session - $39
Call (312) 646-3818 Message Website
Call (312) 646-3818 Message Website
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Steven Weinberg
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.5
Licensed since 1989
For experience when it matters most for all types of violent crime defense...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Sex Crime, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
Call (312) 278-3730 Message Website
Call (312) 278-3730 Message Website
Andrew Cherkasky
5.0 stars 10 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.4
Licensed since 2006
ANDREW CHERKASKY I knew I would be a trial lawyer as long as I can remember. I was one of those kids growing up that loved to argue about everything and anything. Parents, teachers, siblings, it didn’t matter — and the truth is, I won most of...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, Military Law, White Collar Crime

Violent crime

A violent crime occurs when a person uses (or threatens to use) violence to harm another person, including rape, assault, and murder. The penalties for violent crimes are stiff; conviction almost always carries substantial jail time. If you are accused of a violent crime, you need an attorney with experience defending others in that particular crime, one who will understand how to best defend you based on your facts and circumstances. Sometimes the government will offer a “plea bargain,” meaning they will drop or lower the charges if you agree to a lesser crime. A violent crime lawyer will be able to evaluate the government's case and the terms of the bargain to suggest how to proceed in your best interests.