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    1,537 criminal defense lawyers serve Chicago, IL. Compare the best based on 6613+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Cook County are listed below.

    Chicago Has 1537 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6613 Reviews

    Andrew Mark Weisberg

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    5.057 reviews
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    Law Office of Andrew Weisberg
    444 N. Michigan Ave, #1200, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Former Cook County Felony Prosecutor Who Gets Results! Call For a Free Consultation
    Darryl A. Goldberg

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    4.959 reviews
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    Law Offices of Darryl A. Goldberg
    33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1830, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Whether it’s a drug crime, corruption charge, or criminal appeal, we are always prepared for battle.

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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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    Stephen L. Richards

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    Stephen Richards
    53 west Jackson Suite 756, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    I pride myself on giving expert and caring client service based on over 30 years of experience
    Dominick R. Dolci

    PRO

    Dolci & Weiland
    134 N LaSalle St, #1515, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Named 2016 Top 100 National Trial Lawyer. Unyielding criminal defense. Call for a free consultation.
    Michael Gruszeczki

    PRO

    Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP
    33 N. Dearborn, Suite 1950, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    A seasoned former prosecutor who will fight for your defense. A no-nonsense approach to your case!
    Brandon Kenneth Davis

    PRO

    The Davis Law Group, P.C.
    420 W. Huron St., Suite 212, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Experienced and Professional Criminal Defense Attorney. Free consultation.
    Emilio Moretti

    PRO

    Moretti Law, P.C.
    875 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3100, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Over 24 years representing clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors. My representation always includes customizing a strategy for each case to help obtain the best possible result. I have an excellent record of not guilty verdicts, dismissal...
    Michael D. Cheronis

    PRO

    Law Office of Michael D. Cheronis
    2502 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Civil Rights
    Mr. Cheronis has nearly twenty years of experience representing citizens of Illinois charged with criminal offenses. He has the litigation experience and temerity to successfully defends good people facing tough situations.
    Steven R Roach

    PRO

    Steven R. Roach, Attorney At Law
    8501 W. Higgins Road, Suite 420, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Tough, Effective, And Experienced Representation. Fighting For You. Call Now. 847-941-0704
    Scott Phillip Gordon

    PRO

    Law Offices of Scott Gordon, P.C.
    120 S State St Ste 200, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI
    Attempt Murder Case-Mr.Gordon is incredible at what he does. From the moment me and my family met him, we knew he was the right choice. I was facing an attempted murder charge and he was able to get me 60 days of jail and 2 yrs probat. Thank you S...
    Damon Matthew Cheronis

    PRO

    Law Offices of Damon M. Cheronis
    140 S. Dearborn, Ste 404, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    My name is Damon Cheronis and my firm aggressively defends federal and state criminal charges.
    MohammedLaw
    73 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 103, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am the founder and Managing Partner of Mohammed-Law LLC. Prior to starting this law firm, I was an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State Attorney’s Office. I worked extensively in matters invol...
    Lori Gail Levin

    PRO

    4.917 reviews
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    Lori G Levin, Attorney at Law
    161 N. Clark, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime
    Bio: When the charges are serious, you need a forceful criminal attorney. Especially if you have never been involved with the criminal justice system, the complexity and uncertainty about the process can cause fear and confusion. Lori Levin knows the s...
    Patrick J. Weiland

    PRO

    Dolci & Weiland
    134 N LaSalle St, #1515, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Former DuPage Felony Prosecutor. Named 2016 Top 100 National Trial Lawyer. Give us a call Today.
    Martin Samuel Lascola

    PRO

    Chicago Office - James Goldberg Law ("Of Counsel")
    200 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    FORMER CRIMINAL PROSECUTOR-20+ YRS. EXPERIENCE IN COOK, LAKE & DuPAGE! CALL DIRECT NOW!!
    Michael C Rosenblat

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    Rosenblat Law
    111 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Chicago criminal defense attorney Michael C. Rosenblat is an experienced trial attorney and has represented clients charged in State, Federal, and military courts throughout the United States.
    Harold L. Wallin

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    5.049 reviews
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    *By Appointment Only*
    33 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Thoughtful. Professional. Dedicated. Call now for a free consultation.
    Sean Amedee Brown

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    The Law Office of Sean Brown
    111 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Attorney concentrating in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Family Law. Real Estate Transactions, and Bankruptcy.
    Juliet E. Boyd

    PRO

    Boyd & Kummer, LLC
    20 S Clark St Ste 1620, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business
    Bio: Juliet was born in Vereeninging, South Africa. Juliet attended the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in English and International Relations. Juliet completed a year o...
    Mitchell Scott Sexner

    PRO

    5.0114 reviews
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    Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC
    2126 W Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Since 1990, the legal team that clients have come to trust.
     
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