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    Steven Allen Greenberg

    Steven Allen Greenberg

    4.47 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Considered one of the "Top 10", for over 30 years Steven Greenberg has been a go to litigator for serious legal cases. He lives and breathes the law. No case is too big, or too small. He realizes that your legal problem is the most important thing...
    Rating:  10
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    Tina Marie Gagliano Mandell

    Tina Marie Gagliano Mandell

    4.69 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Landlord & Tenant
    Bio: As an attorney who has been in and out of the courtroom daily for the last 10 years, I have confirmed what I have always known that I am glad that I became a lawyer. My ability to look at both sides of an issue and antcipate the way the prosecutio...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Viviana Ramirez

    Viviana Ramirez

    5.031 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Bio: When you're facing a legal issue, you want an attorney that not only knows the law and has a track record of success, but also someone who will take the time to explain your rights, and make sure you understand exactly what's being done on your be...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Melissa I. Smejkal

    Melissa I. Smejkal

    4.842 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Mellisa Smejkal is a leading criminal defense lawyer based in Chicago. She has been practicing law since 1998 and opened her current law firm in 2005. The firm largely serves clients in Cook County and the surrounding areas. Its specialty...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Tamara Alexis Walker

    Tamara Alexis Walker

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Review: "My daughter was charged with felony filing a false police report and Insurance fraud. She was in nursing school at the time, but unfortunately she lied t protect someone close to her. Her case was related to a murder investigation, so my daughter ..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Michael Patrick O'Donnell

    Michael Patrick O'Donnell

    5.011 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Michael P. O'Donnell worked at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office for over 11 years, handling all types of felony, misdemeanor and traffic cases. Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Mr. O'Donnell served as a clerk at the State’s Atto...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Cosmo Joseph Tedone

    Cosmo Joseph Tedone

    5.013 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Cosmo J. Tedone was born on December 13, 1966 in Manchester, Connecticut. Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Thomas Mark Moran

    Thomas Mark Moran

    4.823 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Thomas Moran is a partner in the law firm of Ahern & Moran with offices in Palatine, where he specializes in DUI defense. He is a graduate of Marquette University and Valparaiso University School of Law. Mr. Moran served on a felony jury trial tea...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Bradley C. Giglio

    Bradley C. Giglio

    5.019 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Court Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals for 7th Circuit; U.S. District Court Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois; State of Illinois Bar Training: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - Protection Children Online for Prose...
    Rating:  10
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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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    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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    Donald John Ramsell

    Donald John Ramsell

    5.038 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Called a Top DUI Attorney by the media, my firm has handled over 15,000 DUI, criminal and traffic cases since 1986. I am an 12-time Super Lawyer. I am a published author and speaker on Traffic, criminal and DUI Defense. I have argued before the Su...
    Rating:  10
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    Alexander Benjamin Blum

    Alexander Benjamin Blum

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Alexander B. Blum graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, with a B.A. in Psychology in 2004. He graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing MIchigan, J.D. in 2009, and received Deans List Hila...
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Adam Jordan Sheppard

    Adam Jordan Sheppard

    5.01 review
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Review: "Adam Sheppard did an excellent job for my son who was going through a Title IX disciplinary hearing in college in which the system is stacked against those who are accused of sexual misconduct. Adam is communicative and easy to talk to, very knowl..."
    Rating:  9.4
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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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    Angela Marie Aliota

    Angela Marie Aliota

    4.714 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Angela M. Aliota graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2002. She attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2005. She was admitted to practice law in the State of Illino...
    Rating:  10
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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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    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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    John Jay Eannace

    John Jay Eannace

    4.715 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Over thirty-four years of extensive trial experience. Previously served as an assistant State's Attorney for Cook County for 15 years. Responsible for the prosecution of several high-profile felony cases, served as Supervisor of the Felony Review ...
    Rating:  8.4
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